The Running Backs

I AM A RUNNING BACK

I am one of a group of people who are running the LA Marathon in March 2011 to support our inspirational Michelle in her journey to improve her scoliosis by raising money towards her medical expenses.

To learn more about Michelle's journey, visit http://www.backfactor.blogspot.com/

We are also raising money to begin a scholarship fund for a young person to receive treatment from The Clear Institute in St Cloud, Minnesota, a revolutionary wholistic center that uses non-surgical chiropractic-based treatment to improve the lives of those living with scoliosis. To learn more about The Clear Institute, visit http://www.clear-institute.org/

To follow my journey to the finish line and to follow Michelle's journey to a healthier back, please follow this blog.

Thanks for the support, Rebel

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

brag then whinge...whinge then brag

On Thursday, Danielle and I ran 18 miles through the streets of Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, Marina Del Ray and Pacific Palisades.

It took us just under 3.5hours which is just on our race pace of 11 minutes per mile.

My left leg was so sore, I almost stopped about 80 times but with the support of Danielle I pushed on and made it through.

Physically I know I can do this, I just have to avoid injury and stretch.

Mentally, I know I can do this because I have amazing support around me from Michelle, to Danielle my running partner, to the other friends running the marathon and everyone else supporting us in so many different ways.

I realised last week when I was emailing the other runners is that all I seem to be doing now is bragging about my runs and whinging about the pain I am in and then bragging again. This cycle is kinda fun, and it definitely creates drama but it doesn't really honor Michelle and her treatment which is why I am doing all of this.

Michelle never complains, never ever complains about all that she has to do to keep her treatment on track. The hour and a half of exercises and sitting on her chair that she has to do every morning and every night. She never complains about having to rearrange her entire life around her treatment and her chiro appointments and having to lug her equipment everywhere.

She just gets on with the job and continues to be graceful and kind and generous to everyone around her. What an amazing gal she is. I want to be more like her. less whinging (even though it really really hurts!!!!)

The next two weeks are about speed work, intervals and hill training. I had an amazing couple of days in new york for work and drank and ate more than I should. It was my last hurrah before the race. Now time to knuckle down and start getting excited.

If you can, please sponsor me and the other running backs. All of the money goes towards Michelle's medical treatment and the Scoliosis Treatment Center in St Cloud, MN.

Every contribution is very very appreciated.

Thanks, Reb

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