64K to go.....

We're getting down to the finish line!! I can't believe its been 41 days! I can't believe we've done it! Granted I should be at 45K left...still making up from France...but do not worry.  I promise to complete those 64 kilometers before Sunday Nov 4th! Just in time to relax for the election :)

I'm headed to LA on Sunday so I'll be rounding the finish line there.  Wish I could finish with my mom but we'll celebrate over Thanksgiving.  I have to say this has been such an amazing experience.  First off how humbling this is. I'm not going to lie, it's been difficult.  And my body is certainly aching much more these days.  But still, this is nothing compared to the stress cancer treatments puts on ones body.  It really puts things in perspective.  For my friends and loved ones that have fought cancer, I am in awe of your strength and reslience.  Additionally, the amazing amount of support we've received has been overwhelming.  I'm so glad that we've been able to put a dent in Kristy's debt.  Thank you all so very much!

Marcy - Run Run Run

Hello everyone,

Run, run, run...or I should say ride/walk with the elliptical bike at the rec center. My knee is much better and, in fact, I might be able to start walking around the park again. Fall is beautiful in Colorado and I like to walk among the colorful trees with that cool crisp air and great smells of autumn. Kristy Penzone is working away at Hilton Intl. in online marketing and continuing her treatments and in this October month that honors breast cancer survivors, she's one of the many courageous women I know who keep a brave face as they deal with an awful disease.

You have another two weeks to contribute to our 5k a day for 50 days fund for Kristy. Please go to  http://www.giveforward.com/supportkristypenzone 

When this ends on Nov. 3, I plan to continue my 5k's (just not every day!)

Love,

Marcy

Meghan Update

Bonjour! Hola! Hello!

Well I just got back from France for work with a nice little layover in Barcelona.  Not a bad place to work but I was SLAMMED!! Meetings from 9am-1am.  Suffice to say running was tough.  I definitely have a lot of catching up to do. The walk to and from the Palais was 1 mile.  Additionally I walked at least another mile every day going from other mtgs, back to town, back to apt...etc.

So to be safe (no shortcuts here!) I averaged a minimum of 1.5 miles a day.  So that's about 2.4K, meaning I have to make up the additional 2.6K from every day I was there.  I'm getting very scientific about this! No worries, I will make it up by November 3rd...the last day! I have to say I've really missed running and I'm excited to be back on track. Thank you all for your continued support!

Love,
Meghan

Marcy Update!

Hi to those following our blog,

50 days is a long time...haha. Walked my 5k yesterday but knee still a little iffy so have to go back to the elliptical bike. Kristy just got a job which we are so grateful for and Meghan and I have raised 68% of our goal so thank you to all who gave and others please consider putting in $10 to help us reach $4,000. http://www.giveforward.com/supportkristypenzone

Had my mammogram last week and came out normal - yay! Please make sure you get one every year.

Love,

Marcy

Article on Kristy!!

Check this out! So amazing :)

http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/health/single-thirtysomething-and-living-with-breast-cancer.php

Guest Post from Marcy :)

We are well into our 5kathon and feeling great. I had to substitute elliptical bike for walking and Meghan is walking home from work but we're getting our time in. Wasn't it cool to see the NFL football players in Monday night's game decked out in pink?!

This Sunday Denver is holding a Race for the Cure 5k so I'll be joining the thousands of men and women who are running and walking. Can't wait! It's for Kristy and those I love infected by breast cancer including my late mother Barbara Dockery, sisters Eileen and Liz, sister-in-law Linda and those that have died - my aunt Betty and friend Melanie Lee Rose, the first woman I knew with this disease. 

Breast cancer has no warning and doesn't discriminate. Please wear pink and let others know you want more money and support for research and treatment so that many women do not go uncared for. 

Thank you!

Love,

Marcy 

Day 19 - A little bit tougher now...

Hello blogworld!! So honestly check, I am one day behind on my 5 Ks. I will make it up! Don't you worry!

I've been traveling a lot which has made it a bit more difficult.  Interestingly enough my work trip to LA was actually very doable. I found a great run around the hotel through Century City/Westwood.  It was a nice run with hills. Oh how i miss hills :)

San Diego was a bit harder.  While the view was unbelievably gorgeous the heat was not...and those who know me know I don't do well with heat..haha

So I'm catching up back in NYC before I leave for France on Saturday.  Thank you all so much for your support. It really keeps me going and I know it's doing the same for my mom and Kristy!