Fiesta 5k

[Just J]

Recently a friend asked me to participate in a half marathon that will take place in June. I am not a runner and never have been. In spite of this obstacle, I began a 9 week ramp up program and quickly realized that a half marathon was a bit much of a task for a first time runner. I began searching for a 5k to get my feet wet. How appropriate to come across the Fiesta 5k being held on May 1 right in my home town of Baltimore MD and it is a fundraiser for the Robert Packard ALS Center at Johns Hopkins. I began training, then signed up for the race a week ago. I have raised nearly $500 so far and hope to reach $1000.

I am in week 4 of my training. Though it is quite challenging I am 100% committed to this event and want to run for my husband and all PALS who are unable to do so.

 

[BarryG]

Way to go Judie!

 

[Twinsmom]

Impressive Judie!

Good luck to you!

 

[Just J]

Race day is May 1, training is going well. I am pleased to announce that I have raised over $1100 for the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research.

 

[halfin]

Congratulations, Judie, that is fantastic. How great that you are taking on this challenge and doing so well with it. Sounds like you should really enjoy the race.

 

[hopingforcure]

Hey Jud,
Thanks for running for all of us. We so appreciate it.. I love your avatar picture..

 

[Just J]

One week to race day. Very excited. The honorary chair is O.J. Brigance of the Baltimore Ravens (Go Ravens!). OJ was diagnosed with ALS in 2007. I hope to meet OJ and Coach Harbaugh on race day.

 

[Twinsmom]

Way to go Judie! Super impressive!

 

[Just J]

Please watch this video. This is what I am running for in the 5k on May 1.....Robert Packard Center ALS research. They truly are one of a kind.

YouTube- Johns Hopkins Packard Center/ALS

 

[Just J]

So the BIG day is tomorrow. Will be thinking of all of you during my run. If you havn't had a chance, please view the video in the post above regarding ALS research. Thanks for all your support. Running for my PALS and CALS.

 

[pepsiman]

Good luck Judie!

 

[indigosd]

RUN LIKE THE WIND for all of us! xo

 

[Erica]

Good luck!
What team are you on? My friends are on ALS Terminators team. Erica

 

[Just J]

Oh, by the way my grand total raised for the Robert Packard Center was over $1700....my friends and family were awfully generous!.

 

[Just J]

Sorry folks, I never let you know about the race! I finished in 37 minutes which was great because I gave myself 45 minutes. One 5k down, more to go. I am loving this. And I've already warned my sponsors to save their pennies for next year. I'm going to hit them all up again (and again).