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Wings for Life Foundation

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Dear friends & followers,

Like all runners, I have had a love/hate relationship with this sport since I began 7 years ago. There have been many runs during which I have deeply questioned my sanity and ultimately conceded to a level of masochism not shared by most. Despite these feelings, however, I have always, ALWAYS given thanks to God for giving me a sound body that is capable of such a primal and liberating act. How beautiful it is to exercise my privilege to run!

Wings for Life Foundation’s aim is to find a cure for spinal cord injury. Promoting advancement in spinal cord research is important to me. This year, I have decided to not only run for my own sense of happiness and freedom, but to dedicate myself to a greater cause. I want to run for those who can’t and would greatly appreciate your help in achieving my fundraising goal of $1500.

Just click on the picture below to be redirected to my fundraising page!

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100% of your donation goes directly to spinal cord research since the foundation’s administrative costs are completely covered by Red Bull!

Please join me in supporting this great organization by making a donation today.

Thanks,

Cristy

May 3rd: Pre-Race Jitters :-\

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As is tradition, on Saturday I was freaking out the day before my Sunday race.  “I’m coming down with something.”  “I think I have a sore throat.”  “I may have an ear infection or it may be water in my ear from the beach yesterday.”  I’m exhausted.”  “My knees hurt.”  ……

What the hell is wrong with me?!  I’m not only a nervous wreck because I want to do well on my races but this time I became a hypochondriac!  LOL.

I legitimately felt tired so I ended up taking a 2 hour nap in the middle of the day which is COMPLETELY out of character for me.  I loaded up with zinc lozenges, water, coconut water, ate well and went to bed early hoping for the best and expecting the worst… ;-\

I was grateful, however, that I was able to go to rest and have no worries other than a silly little race.  Life is good and I was excited for the following day’s activities….