Welcome TEAM!

We had an information session last night at the Cherry Hill Library. I cried, of course, when I was asked to speak to the group. Does this high ever go away? I hope not!

I met a lot of great people last night. Two of the runners are survivors. They're doing full marathons. Wow. I continue to be in awe of these people.

I hope I helped people feel better about the fundraising aspect of the events. It seems like the economic situation is getting people down. However, look at our totals--almost $1,000 above goal, and that was a hefty goal! I hope I helped persuade the participants that it can be done.

Tiffany was at the meeting! She started training with us with her husband, Chris. Then she had every bad thing imaginable happen. She had stress fractures in her leg, and she's been on crutches for months. She just got off of them and will be training for the NJ Half! Chris and Tiffany are pretty much the most dynamic duo I've ever met. They have four kids under the age of 10, I believe. They do everything with a smile and a sharp sense of humor. I adore them. They're hosting a ton of us for a reunion party next week. I cannot wait to see my TEAM again!

I am still letting my knees rest. I start physical therapy next week. In the meantime, I signed up for group exercise classes at my gym and started taking spinning classes. I did one at 6:30am this morning. Wow! I LOVE spinning!

I met a woman in class this morning who was saying she was bummed she couldn't get into the Philly Triathlon this June. It's full already. I told her about TNT (the only way in), and she said she was interested, because her father has lymphoma, but the Philly TNT office never called her back! She lives in Southern NJ, so I hope I convinced her to join our team. I think I did. I love Penn. So many great people work here.

What a great start to a Friday. And to think, at this time 3 weeks ago, I was the most nervous I've ever been. Nope, the high isn't gone yet!