Today is the day that we leave for sip town (Austin for non Aggies). As most of you know, Lori will suspend logical thinking and participate in her first marathon tomorrow. I seems like only yesterday (even though it was 5 months ago) that she was telling me about her plans, and it also seems like only yesterday (even though it was 5 months ago) I was telling her that she had lost her mind. "Honey, you just had a baby, and the hormonal imbalances in your body are affecting your judgment" (As a sidenote: do not ever use the words hormonal imbalance or even think about the words hormonal imbalance around a woman who has just given birth unless you enjoy seething retribution) Anyway, after I was told of the reasons behind her wanting to run (cancer awareness) I of course told her that made all the difference in the world for now she had at least lost her mind for a cause.
Well, here we are 4 months later, and Lori has accomplished everything she wanted to, except the very last step. She has raised awareness for Breast Cancer, and she raised $2515.00 (so far) for the cause. She has gotten herself in phenomenal shape and still had time to be a wonderful mother and wife to her family. She is a positive influence on everyone she meets, and her determination has been contagious. I am so very proud of her, and I cannot wait to meet her at the finish line on Sunday and give her a great big hug.
I could never run a marathon, not even on the moon. The thought of running 26.2 miles at a constant pace for 4+ hours is incomprehensible. Lori on the other hand, took to it like a real pro, and once she got on a training program she really (ok excuse the cheesy pun) made great strides. Let's all wish her luck, an say a little prayer for her continued good health.
If you have the opportunity to raise a glass and make a toast on Sunday night, do so, for Lori will be tired and sore, but she will also be sucking down a Margarita at some restaurant in Austin and toasting her VICTORY!
William
PS. If any of you would still like to make a donation to help Lori and her cause, you can do so at her blog page. Thank you in advance, and here is the address: http://www.active.com/donate/m4cure/lthornton
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