9 Weeks Left! - 31st May

I was asked today what I would do once I reached my target to raise $1000. I replied that I would increase my target to $1500, then $2000, onwards, until the race day!

So, I've messaged Adil Ray of BBC Asian Network in the hope that he can give me a shout out!

Wouldn't it be great if all his listeners sponsored me? Just think, all those lovely £s being doubled and converted to $s!

"Come on Adil! This little experiment will be much better than the 'Dunk Dip Challenge' one. Lets see how many of your listeners you can get to sponsor me! Maybe, (and maybe this is a BIG Maybe!) we can set this as a task for Wax to see how many sponsors he can get in a week or so!"

Show us some green love!

PS: Maybe I'll find Wax a nice American girl!

Training Day 4: 2.7 Miles and Dinner!

We were invited for dinner at a relatives house this evening.

What better way to train by walking? That'll be 2.7 miles for today!

Whoohoo!

My total is now 7.3 miles, and 32% of my pre race day miles!

Now, if I just need to be able to run five miles in 59 minutes or less!

I shall keep training!

Question: What % of the Funds go Towards Administrative Costs?

A few people have asked me what % of the funds I collect will be used by CBCRP for administrative purposes? Well, I sent an email and received the following information from a lovely lady called Lyn:

"The California Breast Cancer Research Program applies 95% of all donations and funding towards research and education efforts towards the prevention, detection, and treatment of breast cancer.

Administrative costs are capped at 5%, and we are working to reduce that further."

Well thats really good to hear!


Further information can be found from the CBCRP - About Us page. Should you wish to email CBCRP directly, you may do so by clicking this link!

"Near Leathal Overdose" on H20 (Water)

I came across the following article in The Telegraph:

The young man was admitted to hospital with severe water intoxication after drinking five litres of water during a workout session.

Doctors called it a "near lethal dose" and said he was lucky to be alive after the extremely rare condition led to widespread muscle seizures and kidney failure.

The illness is usually linked to marathon runners who drink too much after a race. It causes dangerously low salt levels in the blood and can lead to fatal brain swelling, organ failure, coma and cardiac arrest.

To read the full article, click on the image.

Training Day 3: Rain and 1.7 Miles

Yesterday I worked late, so didn't get around to doing any training. Today, I cycled 3 miles to make up for this (see post below.)

I know I need to keep this up! So, when my SiL and nieces went to the Mall, my Big-B suggested I walk towards it, and they pick me up on their way home. I've come back from a 1.7 mile brisk walk in the rain! My pre race day total is now 4.5 miles, which is 20% of the way! Whoohoo!

Meetings, 3.052 Miles and a Break!

I'm having a break. I'm in the middle of a conference call from 9:00am-11:00am GMT... listening via the phone, viewing via the laptop (I love technology!) So, I though what a great way to strengthen my legs by working out on the exercise bike!

Unfortunately, I can't count these miles towards my pre-race day target. Although Mother thinks I should.

Uh-oh - I need to get back! Hope you're all having a splendid day!

Training for a 10K / 5M Run

I came across the following sites which will contain training plans for a 10K/5M run. Please be sure to check them out!

Hal Higdon’s 5 K Training Program - Novice - an eight week plan where one trains at least 4 days a week. You start off with 1.25miles a week, increasing each week as you get nearer the race day. The days which you do not train, can be used for walking, rather than a complete "rest day." After all, this is just a 5M run!


The Couch-to-5K/3M Running Plan - this is a 9 week plan aimed at beginners. "Our beginner's running schedule has helped thousands of new runners get off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just two months." The workouts are the same until you get to week 5, then one has a choice of 3 workouts to choose from. Either walking, a combination of walking and running, or pure running!



Training tips - 5 mile schedule - a simple six week program where one trains 3 days a week. It follows a very simple 6 week program which will "help get you to the finish line." Again, with each week, the number of miles run/walked are increased.

Deeply Touched...

Before I go to sleep, I must say, that I am deeply touched by everyone's support. Yesterday, I had 3 donors and a total of $166. Today, I had an additional 5 donors, taking my total up to $366. I was excited when I reached 25% of my goal during the middle of the day. Now, I go to sleep having reached 37% of my goal, a smile on my face, and tired legs!

A big hug to today's donors! :D

Training Day 2: 1.8 Miles

My legs hurt! But am happy to say I walked 1.8 miles today! My progressive total is 2.8! Thats 12% of the way towards my pre-race 23 mile requirement.

Whoohoo!

But I still have a way to go! I need to be able to run 5 whole miles!

I know one thing for sure! I'm going to have a very good nights sleep tonight! :)

Woohoo! 25% of the way!

If only this was the number of miles I have completed so far! Anyway, I'm taking a break from data... and thought I would give just a little update for this latest Woohoo I am shouting!

I've reached 25% of my target! Blessed are those who have friends returning to work in the morning, opening their emails, and actioning them right now! :)





Thanks Joey - for taking me 25% of the way! And I remember target="_blank" from the good old days, which I am using everywhere I can!

Training Day 1: 1 Mile and Google is My Friend!

Google Maps is my friend, and I used it to measue the miles in first route! One whole mile, return journey, walking/running, being blown by the wind! :)

I am really getting into blogging! I've even discovered a Google App which I can link from my online spreadsheet used to track my miles! If you look on the right hand side, you should see a section called "My Miles so Far!"

Thats another Whoohoo for today! :)

Its Progressive!

A special message for my Mother, and others, who simply do not belive that someone can run 26 miles in one go:

"Its the Progressive Marathon Maa! Thats were people like me complete 23.1 miles before the race day, and on the day I run 5 miles. So that will be a total over 28.1 miles and maybe a little more!"

I went on to explain that one of my previous colleages (Weisin) used to run ultra marathons, thats 2 marathons one after another... After the shocked expression my my Mother's face, I stopped explaining.

Right, I'm off for my first run!

2 Whoohoos and a Blah!

First Whoohoo! I sent an email to all my personal contacts yesterday/today (depending on which timezone you are in!)

Second Whoohoo! I've started receiving donations, which is great!

Only one Blah! I think some of the emails have gone a little weird... maybe I forget to tick the "Contains HTML" on some of the emails.... I could only send out 10 emails at the same time. However, the standard text with the full donations page has not been chopped off the email! So thats a plus! And I've changed my logo on the donations page to include my website address! Okay, lets end in a Whoohoo! :)

Why?

1. Why am I participating in this race?
2. Why am I blogging
3. Why is it raining outside?

1. Its part of our Company's Project Wellness program. Project Wellness is a voluntary program at our Company. Its purpose is to promote camaraderie, personal accomplishment and the mental/physical well-being of each participant, while recognizing personal capabilities and differences.

"Participants are required to select a personal goal that can be completed within the program's timeframe and submit online status reports on their progress.

Acumen Solutions affirms our core values of Teamwork and Anything Is Possible. Project Wellness provides another opportunity to support our core values and emphasizes that Our People Matter."

Members of our UK office are taking part in the The British 10K London Run. I was originally part of this race. However, since I'll be back in the US (where I hear its not raining), I won't be able to make The British 10K London Run. So, I had to do something! Especially since our names were announced during a couple of company meetings that we are participating. Plus, I have been given a running shirt to wear for the London Run! Yes, I felt guilty that I had committed to race and would not be able to run in it with my colleagues. Guilt is a good motivator!

2. Because I know you're reading this, and I hope your encouragement helps motivate me. Plus, I hope my posts being a smile to your face.

3. Because thats where the clouds are.

10 Weeks left...

I cannot sleep. I have 10 weeks to train up. And I just realized the time. 00:46am here in the UK. Its already Sunday.

Anything can happen in 10 weeks. One thing I know is that I need to start running! But first, I should sleep.

CA Breast Cancer Research Program

My sponsorship page is finally up and running! I have decided to join the CA Breast Cancer Research Program team in raising funds.

Cancer is cancer, regardless of what type, and we need to find a cure! Both my father and Sister passed away due to cancer. I am not even going to count the friends who have a relative who has passed away or is having treatment, because of cancer.

So, I hope you'll be generous and make a donation.

As Winston Churchil said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

A Pledge Has Been Made On Your Behalf!

My first donation! Thanks for helping me test out the email templates!

I've Finally Registered! Bib Number: 55153

I received my confirmation email stating that I am officially registered in the The San Francisco Marathon (TM) - August 3, 2008!

I think I need to lie down now!