Training Log: April 13th, 2008
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Medium long run of 14 miles this morning. I felt OK, but still sluggish from a lack of sleep and from the emotional strain of Maddie’s current treatment regimen. I kept thinking throughout the run that I hope I feel better next Sunday, because 26.2 miles is a long way to go feeling sluggish and low energy like I did.
Only 2 more days of steroids for Maddie, so my days as a short order cook will thankfully be coming to a close. Just think how much more time I’ll have in my day and how much our grocery bill will go down!
April 14th, 2008 at 10:02 am (#)
Our prayers are with Maddie and you. Your fundraising efforts are quite impressive. I went online after reading your incredible story in Runner’s World and made a donation. I have a 6yr old and an 8 yr old and work part-time. I can’t imagine where you find the time to put in the miles that you do. I’m lucky to get 35-45miles in a week. Best of luck on Sunday. I’m running on Monday so I’ll be there Sunday AM with a lot of other running friends from Orono, MN cheering you and Maddie on. GOD Bless.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:33 pm (#)
Hello Emily. You and your darling daughter are remarkable. I know your inlaws, Dick and Bobbie from LCDS,so I know how well-loved and supported you are. I made a gift towards your goal and now I will keep you in my prayers. I believe you and Maddie are winners! God bless you both!
April 17th, 2008 at 10:10 pm (#)
Hi Emily, Brad and Maddie. I saw your story on NBC Nightly News and thought it was very inspiring. I am a marathoner as well and lost my 28 year old sister to breast cancer in 2006. I know how hard it is to watch someone you love battle this insidious disease. I created a company in my sister’s memory that promotes products from companies whose proceeds give back to charity. My website and blog get over 200,000 hits a month and I wrote a blog entry on your story tonight (see link below). My best wishes for Maddie’s full recovery and an Olympic qualifying run for Emily. Take care. http://uptownliz.blogspot.com/2008/04/olympic-marathon-hopeful-trains-for.html