Chopperguy's TNT Blog

This has been a long and windy road, and this weekend, it was a very hilly road. From the long stretches of elevation changes, to the heat, the run was very challenging.

The Experience was life changing! Meeting everyone and hearing their stories made the countless hours training, the worry of fund raising and the pain worth while!

The whole Team In Training experience has given me the inspiration to do more for those who cannot. One person had an effect on me more than others. It was a person who had a hard battle against a blood disease and was out there walking the 1/2 marathon. At first I thought it was really strong that this "Survivor" was able to get out there and do what they did. 13.1 miles. No easy task. Then, later that evening at the Victory celebration, I found out from this person that they are now awaiting treatment for another type of cancer. The 'new" cancer was due to the chemo they received to kill the blood cancer. Facing a tough decision, chemo was postponed until after this 1/2 marathon.

People like that are the reason we do this. I can guarantee you this, it will not be my last event. I was asked to help train swimmers for the nations Triathlon, and I am looking forward to doing so!

So, if you are sitting there, reading this and saying to yourself, "There is no way I could do a 1/2 or full marathon," I was saying the same thing just a short year ago. Now I have done 2 of them. Look up the Team in Training in your area and see what they can do for you!

Do it for a child, so they don't have to suffer like Blake did.

Do it because you want to make a difference, and have an AWESOME experience.

Ever want to run a 1/2 or full marathon? Do it because you want to get in shape, get trained by some of the most experienced and professional trainers and be able to say you did it.

Whatever the reason, go to http://www.teamintraining.org/ find an upcoming meeting to get some information and just do it.

Thanks to everyone who supported me in my mission. Remember, if you haven't donated yet, you have until may 5 to do so! Help me reach my goal to help fight blood cancers.

We will be holding a fundraiser at Qudoba's Restaurant on Wednesday April 15th from 5:30-8:30 for our Team in Training campaigns!

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Ok, a few weeks back I reported knee problems. I blew it off, and hoped to suck it up. Well, that didn't work out so well. Went to a Doc today at the Commonwealth Sports Medicine clinic and it seems I may have a "Damaged" meniscus. That has caused me to put more strain on my right knee where my IT band is rubbing and getting sore.

Drained fluid, hooked me up with a cortisone shot and in 2 days, I'll be good to go. Start slow, physical therapy each week, do my long runs on a zero gravity treadmill at half my weight and get me back to where I can actually run the 1/2 marathon in 3 weeks!

Also, here is my last real plea: My wife and I are working hard to raise over $10,000 together. If we do, then all the money raised will go directly to AML research. We are not even half way to our goal. If every person who sees this donates the $52.00 minimum we are seeking, we will hit our goal! You can donate any amount you would like, and corporate matches are encouraged.

And as always, your donation is Tax Deductible!

Thank you, and please help us help find a cure!