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Autism Speaks

Well I am now registered for two 10K’s next year.  I’m starting to get my body moving and trying to be more aware of what I’m putting into my body so I can be ready to do well and enjoy the races.

The first 10K is in January at the Disney World Marathon Weekend.  As part of being on the team for Autism Speaks I need to raise some money for this wonderful organization.  I’m sure many of you know someone who is affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Although no one in my immediate family is affected I was surprised when I sat down with my son to talk about doing the race and what charity to support how many people we knew that were affected by ASD.  That is what made me choose to support this organization.

If you could possibly help me support this wonderful organization I would really appreciate it.  Please go to my fundraising site at Michelle’s Donation Site for Team Up with Autism Speaks

Thanks!

Disney 10K – Yippee!!!

Well last night was exciting and a bit overwhelming.  I registered for the Disney Star Wars Dark Side 10K in April planning this would be my first 10K.  After doing the registration I went to my e-mail to make sure I got the confirmation and there was an e-mail from Autism Speaks saying a spot had opened up through them for the 10K in January at Marathon Weekend. Oh boy now I can do that 10K with my husband but do I have time to train.  Well I accepted the offer of the spot and will now be doing both 10Ks.  I’m feeling a bit nervous as well as excited.  A 5K has never phased me but a 10K is just a bit more than I think of doing quickly and easily, granted one day I do want to do a half marathon, one day!  Please realize I walk these events.  I am not a runner.  I’m trying to do it that I run some of the distance but I will be walking the majority of it.

Well time to make a plan of action to get ready for my first 10K in January.  I will do my best to post how I am doing training and what I am doing.