Loose Ends

So this is the point in the planning that I am trying to tie up all those loose ends...and boy, are there a lot of loose ends. I am off from school now for two months and this gives me the opportunity to push full speed ahead. First day off was yesterday and I was able to approve the proof of the medals, email logos to several people, help finalize the poster, check on ribbons for kids' races, check on an additional sponsor, and set up aid station instructions for my beloved Course Director, my husband! Today, I will make a few more phone calls, mail off some important papers, and put the rest on my list for next week. I will be leaving for California on Saturday and in the meantime, I have to attend my daughter's 5th grade graduation. I will also catch a quick run on Friday with my other daughter; hopefully, she slows down a little - her mile PR this last month was 6:47. Smokin'. I often try to include some of my personal life in this blog so that all of you can see that there is a balancing act in this whole picture.

I have not yet announced, in my blog anyways, our latest sponsor and beneficiary: Pennies For Nicolls Foundation. If you run the relay, all of the proceeds will benefit them. The Pennies For Nicolls Foundation is sponsoring the Relay to raise awareness of MPS. The ADT Marathon team will be providing multiple coin drop off locations to donate your pennies (any coins!) to the Foundation (locations are tbd). All donations are tax deductible. You can also donate to them during registration. I am excited to have them as part of our team this year!

All of you should be well on your way in your training. I hope it is going well, and remember to enjoy it!