2009 Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day

I am blessed with incredibly motivated and driven friends who constantly inspire me.  It seems like every day someone is accomplishing something awesome!  Over the years, as we’ve graduated from college and gotten jobs, we’ve needed to think a little outside of the box regarding our perpetual goal-setting.  For example: one of my very best girlfriends opened a very successful restaurant a couple of years ago (more on that later), a few have planned incredibly elaborate adventure vacations and a number of close friends decided to go to law school, medical school or pursue a masters degree or a Ph.D.  A few have purchased their first homes, moved abroad indefinitely, and a sprinkle are starting their own families.  Almost everyone has trained for some sort of athletic event.  Within the past few years, a number of close friends have been running marathons.  Of all that we’ve accomplished, the commitment associated with marathon running is the one that impresses me the most.  I am very, very proud of my friends.

Pre-NYC Marathon Dinner When Dara Ran It (2007)

Due to high school cheerleading-related knee problems, I am unfit to ever be a marathon runner.  Sad.  However, a few years ago, I set a goal for myself.  I wanted to participate in the Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk.  It involved roughly six months of training to walk the 60-mile course, fundraising at least $2100 for breast cancer research and sleeping outside for the actual Walk (In case you don’t already know – I am not really that “into” nature…).  Anyway, it was one of the greatest goals I’ve EVER set.  I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in (1) setting a goal, (2) physical activity or (3) fundraising for a very worthy cause.

Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day (2006)

This year the Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day is the weekend of October 23 – 25.  While it is rather late to join or start training and fundraising, I strongly encourage everyone to read up a little on the Walk and attend the Closing Ceremonies at Turner Field.  The Closing Ceremonies are emotional, touching and incredibly inspiring.  It’s truly amazing to see how many survivors participate in the Walk each year and hear how much money was raised.  Mark your calendars!! 

Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day: Team Texas Ta-Tas (2006)

P.S. Fanny packs are HOT.

Information on the 2009 Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day can be found here:
http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AT_landing 

Please donate to someone you know who is participating in the 3-Day, tell them that you are proud of them for their efforts, look up the course online and clap for the walkers as they pass by or attend Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, October 25 at Turner Field!

Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day Closing Ceremonies (2006)

If you are an advance planner like me, you can register for the 2010 Atlanta 3-Day here: http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/AtlantaEvent2010?fr_id=1461&pg=entry 

Good luck, walkers!  (Fingers crossed for nice weather!)

xx, L