Saturday, November 10, 2007

Mission Moment - Spring 2008 Season Team Heroes

A personal message from Amanda Goble:

Believe it or not (more so me not being able to believe it) Thursday night was the Kick-Off for our Spring Team. It was a really good time for me to reflect on everything because I saw a whole new group of anxious, nervous and excited participants who weren't exactly sure what this experience is going to be all about. Then I thought about how you guys are so close to finishing your experience, as well as your teammates who I have already seen cross that final finish line. It really just made me proud of all the things that we have accomplished this season. All the money we raised (over $584,000!!!), and the miles we trained (I honestly don't even know how many we've put in, or if I can count that high), the relationships that have formed and then all the stories that we've heard along the way.

Thursday night at the Kick-Off I heard three survivors speak and all of them expressed the same message, "Thank you for taking on this experience, it is saving my life." Over the course of the next week think back to all that you have done, how far you’ve come individually, as well as all that we've done as a Team. Thank you for everything that you’ve done. Get excited – you are almost there!!!

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I became involved with Team In Training during the Spring 2007 season by training for the New Jersey Marathon in Long Branch, New Jersey. Prior races include several 5K and 10K events, and one half marathon. Training for an endurance event takes a lot of commitment, courage, and vision. Looking back on my casual running experience for the past two decades, I never imagined training for a marathon! Through Team In Training, I found a great training program, developed new friendships, and made a significant impact by raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma from taking more lives. I am continually inspired by our featured team heroes and the personal stories from friends, family, and teammates that were shared during my initial fundraising for the cause. Please enjoy reading the past stories of my experience.