So now I'm 26...

Helllooo from the running world!

Yesterday I celebrated my 26th birthday, woof! Just kidding, actually I am completely OK with my age as I feel I've accomplished a lot before the ripe old age of two-six! Received my Master's degree at age 24, ran my first half marathon and received my first promotion at work at age 25 and now my first marathon will be age 26! (Boyfriend got me a scrapbook for my birthday so I can document all of the memories that I have taken away from this Team in Training experience!!)

Two of my younger friends asked me to part some words of wisdom (insert sarcasm here) on them as they approach their 25th birthday in the upcoming week and I told them, for me, 25 was about taking risks and pushing myself. I told them to go the extra step to see what they are made of, in work, in athletics, and in everything else, because the results are usually pleasing. I really did step outside of my comfort zone this past year in terms of self advocacy for work, relationships, friendship and life in general and it made positive waves!

So with that said, bring it 26.... I'm ready for what's next!!

Training this week has been really smooth in comparison to the rough weekend I had. I have been consistent with my miles. Tuesday I ran 5, Wednesday another 5 and this evening I have 4 miles. I have been refocusing on all of my strengths to get me through. I have been training this past week on the treadmill, which i hate because running outdoors is much more enjoyable.

I will close the week with a nice and easy 12 mile run. My friend Ali and I agreed, it feels like a gift only having to run 12 miles this weekend!!

Thank you for all your continued support, i really can't thank you enough...words don't do justice! Therefore my action of thanks is 26.2 miles on February 28th! So close!!

Please continue to support my Team in Training event to raise money to wipe away blood cancers with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

http://pages.teamintraining.org/vtnt/mardigra10/lpirozzi

Happy Running!
LP