Thank you to our Veterans!

God Bless our Men and Women in uniform for the sacrifices they have made to ensure our freedom. My Grandfather and Hero, Mike Cohen is one of them. He and Grandma Lena have been married for 68 years!

My pace group went for 6 miles along the C&O canal today. The first 2 miles saw the reappearance of foot pain, but the last 4 miles were fine! Even after stretching and new shoes, I think they need to open up...BUT THEY ENDED UP DOING GREAT!!

The run was great today. We met at 8 am and hit the trail about 8.15. There were about 60 runners today due to the holiday, my group had 4. Jenelle, Jackie, Michelle and I hung tough and finished at the proper pace. It got hot really quickly.

Today was the day we were supposed to start eating after 45 minutes. I forgot to bring this stuff called "GOO." It's basically like cake frosting and comes in a lot of different flavors including chocolate, strawberry etc. It's meant to raise blood sugar levels. Additionally, we were told to make sure we hydrate, and that I did. After every mile I chugged down H2O. At mile 3.25, they refilled our water bottles.

Interesting wildlife along the canal today: Many Parent Geese and their Goslings,--we were hissed at several times, Mother Ducks and their ducklings, a couple of snapping turtles and a dead snake. The sun was bright and fierce.

So on to Tuesday and Thursday for 2 45 minutes of individual training and then 7 miles next week!

I have had an amazing donation week nearing $6,000 in total funds raised. I can' thank my supporters enough!

Total Training Weeks: 3
Total Training Miles: 36

Thank you for your moral and financial support!