"I run for the truth, for all that is real"

I Run for my story

"A good movie has memorable scenes and so does a good life"

"When we look back on our lives, what we will remember are the crazy things we did, the times we worked harder to make a day stand out"
-Donald Miller, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years

In Donald Miller's most recent book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, he explores the idea of our lives being like stories, like movies where our experiences are scenes in our lives.  He contends that the same principles that make a movie interesting and exciting make one's life interesting and exciting.

It seems to be that one's story is what is true and what is real in her own life.  Running doesn't make my story, but its part of it.  Running provides challenge, interest, excitement, memorable moments... much of what Donald describes as elements of a good story.  Being part of DetermiNation, training for a race, setting goals, and dedicating it all creates one of my substories.  And running a marathon is definitely a crazy thing that makes a day stand out :-)

Running has really added a lot of special things to my life; from the things I've learned about myself to the people I've met along the way to new cities I've explored on the move.  Here's to more memorable scenes yet to come!

Marathon Substory: Towards the end of the Chicago Marathon I wanted to make a memorable photo by looking excited as I passed the cameras.  Well, I managed to get my arms up but can't say my facial expression reads excitement :-P  But it's still one of my favorite photos from that day.

I Run for the ACS so they can provide the truth about cancer

"Learn About Cancer" is one of the main tabs on the American Cancer Society's homepage.  When clicked it will direct you to a wealth of cancer-specific information meant to help people understand and deal with their cancer diagnosis.

The cancer-specific categories provide information about what the cancer is, how it may be treated, related research and clinical trials, and ways to connect with others who have the same diagnosis.  In addition to the online resources, free informational brochures about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are available to order.  Plus, the ACS has specialists ready to chat with you via a 24-hr hotline (1-800-227-2345) or daytime online live chat.

The topic of cancer breeds a lot of questions and the support of donors and volunteers allows the American Cancer Society to provide answers.  Consider contributing to their efforts via my personal fundraising page.