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Thanks for checking out my blog! I've decided to run 12 races in 2012 to raise money for Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) research and to promote the bone marrow registry.

DBA is a very rare bone marrow disorder. People with DBA produce very little or no red blood cells. DBA patients are typically diagnosed within their first year of life. The majority of DBA patients require transfusions or corticosteroid medication. Some have bone marrow/ stem cell transplants.

My sister, Lizzie, was diagnosed at 6 weeks old and it is for her that I run.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Cinco= Dos and the Corporate Challenge

Cinco = Dos 
No, I am not (just) bad at math cinco DOES equal dos.. that is the Cinco de Miler was my 2nd race in my 12 races in '12 challenge! On May 6 I ran 5 miles with thousands of other Chicagoans... who I assume, given the date, were hung over. I am happy to say I was not one of them- having only indulged in one margarita the previous day. This was a bit easier than the first run especially since it was a whole 8 miles less! But it was exciting and fun just the same. Some highlights from this race were:
  • Mariachis at the start line
  • Churros at the finish 
  • Pinatas shaped like cans of Modelo
    • Note the Model Pinata in the back!
  • And ALMOST doing a sub 10 min mile pace  (I finished in 50:19 )










Corporate Challenge
On May 24 my esteemed colleagues and I took on the Chase Corporate Challenge! This race is where corporations in Chicago bring out their best and take on the streets. Naturally we not only had the best looking but fastest team out there ;) This races was only 3.5 miles but was still a bit of a challenge as the first 1.5 miles were spent dodging runners or avoiding being hit by other runners who were dodging people in a more aggressive fashion. 
LLS Corporate Challenge Crew!


Both runs were exciting and fun and helped me get closer to my goal of doing 12 races this year... and now you can help me get to my ultimate goal of raising funds for DBA research! Every dollar counts! To donate please go here: http://www.dbafoundation.org/donate.php and mention my name or Lizzie's name  in the purpose to make sure it goes towards my goal. 

A big thank you to everyone who has donated so far- to date I've raised $500!




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