For Christina

I have always tried to live a compassionate, adventurous life…and I have done a good job of it: traveling and building a well in Haiti, riding my bike 100 miles in Oregon for cancer research, running the Boston Marathon for AIDS, skiing in Austria and Switzerland...but Christina Genco's passing while riding for a cause (bike and build) has hit me harder than I ever imagined. She left this earth doing what she loved most…while helping to make the world a better place. And that has forever impacted me…I will certainly live a different...better…more fulfilled life having seen Christina live her life with such spirit, compassion, and adventure.

“It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had.”
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Christina…we will miss you…but rest in peace knowing I will keep riding for you with the same spirit for compassion and adventure....making a difference in the lives of those around me....

Training Schedule...FYI

Curious what my training plan looks like???

I have kept a solid base following my half marathon in October...and running a consistent 6-8 mile long run on Sundays...so I decided to forgo the novice training schedule and jump up to intermediate..It looks challenging, but on par with what I have been preparing for...

I am excited to start up next week with this 18 week program leading right up to Marathon Monday!!!

Week 13 and 15 look to be the biggest challenge when I total 43 miles...That's just about when the snow really starts to accumulate and I will need all of your SUPPORT!!!!

In other news:
-Thanks to all those who have donated thus far, I am up to almost $800!!!...keep spreading the word about the BLC and providing me with the support I need to keep at it!
-World Aids Day is December 1st...donate to support those living with the disease all over the world...and help the Boston Living Center provide the support system for those here in Boston trying to cope with the challenges of living with HIV/AIDS....
-We have a date set for our Boston Fundraising Party: January 9th... Save the date!!
-We have a venue set up for our HUGE FUNDRAISING PARTY!!! It will be at the Luxury Box in Seekonk with live music, free appetizers, a raffle and silent auction...get excited because it is going to be a AWESOME!!! Stay tuned for the date........

That's all the news I have for now...keep following and keep going strong out there in whatever you are reaching for!

~Keli