Why I'm training for a 5K

I think the best place to start is at the beginning.  Five years ago I was diagnosed with leukemia and I needed a bone marrow transplant to survive. March 1st was my 5 year anniversary, so what a better way to mark the occasion then to train for a 5K.  I have been active with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society(LLS)  for about a year and they do a 5K in Fairfield, CT every year. It's called Team in Training and I'll refer to it as TNT from now on.  I was the LLS Honored Hero for the half marathon last year and that is where this journey began.  Many of the employees of LLS do the 5K and they have inspired me to join along with them.  They are the most amazing group of people you could ever meet and they are setting me up for success. 

I've spoken to Coach Alan on the phone, but we haven't met yet because I just got my sneakers on Friday.  I guess I'm in the preparing my mind for all of this phase.  Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that I'm going to be able to accomplish this run and be healthy along the way.  As you can imagine, my health is my number one priority and I just pray that my knees, hips and breathing hold up through all the training.  I'm very determined or some people may say stubborn, I'm not sure which, but it got me through some nasty cancer treatments so this, I hope, will be easier. 

Tomorrow, when I have more time I will share the trials and tribulations of apparel shopping.  It's not going to be pretty and I won't hold back so be prepared, this might be a bumpy ride.
I will post a "before" picture soon.