The 5K Run - I Won!

I ran my first 5K race this morning, and I came home a winner. Did I have the fasted time and cross the finish line first? Of course not! But, did I win? You bet I did. I won because I trained, I ran, and I finished with a decent time. I was right there in the middle of the pack. There were more elite runners who finished 10 minutes before me, and the more slow and steady (but very persistent) runners who finished 10
minutes behind me. In the end, I feel that everyone who crossed the finish line is a winner. We all ran for our own individual reasons, each with our own abilities, and some overcoming enormous obstacles. I want to tell you about a fabulous runner that I read about today.
Her name is Cindy, a former marathon runner who ran some type of race almost weekly. That was until she was in a horrible car accident, spent a month in a coma and woke up to discover that she had lost her sight. She had to learn to do everyday activities while now blind. Well, running was one of her every day activities. So with the help of her niece who put bells on her shoes so that she could follow her around the track and a running partner to whom she now tethers herself during races, she is back to running the 5K again. Although she does not run as fast as she once did, she is a champion in my opinion! This brave lady credits her success to her faith in God and her desire to show others you should never give up, no matter what happens to you. She has chosen to be an inspiration to others; and that is what FABULOUS women do!

Save The Ta-Tas

Pay attention; this is very important! This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - or as I like to call it: Pinktober. 1 out of 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Do you know eight women? Of course you do. Will it be your mother, your sister, your daughter, your friend, your neighbor, your co-worker, or even you or me? Chances are that you already know someone who has either fought the fight and lost, fought the fight and won, or is currently engaged in the battle.
Make no mistake about it, this is indeed a battle. But there is good news. Most women who detect this enemy early will survive the fight. So, the best thing you can do is be vigilant. Conduct your self-exams monthly. If you are over 40, get those mammograms regularly. No excuses! If it has been more than a year since you have had one, call your doctor right away and make the appointment. Many cities even have free screenings this month. Call the other ladies in your life and remind them to get their mammograms also. All of our boobies are different. Yours may be small and perky, or they may be large and lovely. It makes no difference if they are home-grown or man-made; you need to protect them. That is what fabulous women do.