13 days to go: Taper and Detox

To all those who have listened to me blab, donated to the cause or just read my updates from afar, the time in near. Honolulu Marathon is in just 13 days away, on Sunday, December 14th.

At the last water stop of my 17-mile long run, we were struggling. Mentally we had miscalculated and thought we were closer to the finish than we were. All we wanted to hear was that the finish was just around the corner and close by. When we asked the volunteers how much further we had to go, they replied "TNT never tells you how far you have to go, but will always tell you how far you've come." It's a simple thought, but really meaningful, especially if put into the perspective of someone fighting a disease (or in my case, training for a marathon).

How far I've come:

• 4 months of build-up towards this event
  
• successful completion of Nike Women's Half Marathon (13.1 miles in 2:37:35)
  
• 200+ miles of training (buddy runs, track runs, mentor runs and group long runs)
• $5500 RAISED FOR PATIENT SERVICES AND CANCER RESEARCH!

Come race day, I will have armed myself with as many tools for success as possible.

It is my sincere hope that if any of us or our loved ones must step up and fight the fight against cancer, we too will be armed with all the medicine, treatment and services to help us WIN that fight.

Together, WE have made a difference. YOU have listened, read, donated and/or encouraged me in my training. Thank you.

Aloha,
Kimi