NJ News 12 Phone Interview for First Descents / Half-Marathon Participation

 

Below is the video of my phone interview with Della Crews on NJ News 12 television. We discussed my participation in the More Magazine's / Fitness Magazine's Women's Half-Marathon in Central Park last Sunday, which was the first segment in my Aggregate IronMan Challenge for First Descents. So far, our team for the challenge is seven strong, and we hope to add more. While I'm home during my next chemo round, I plan to put together a team page on this blog, to highlight our athletes' progress.

 

Rob and Katelyn watched the interview live. Before hand, he situated her on the couch, with a blanket and snack. When the segment came on, Katelyn was disappointed; she'd thought they were about to watch American Idol. Sorry to disappoint, Sweetie...

Race Recap: 13.1 Miles Behind Me...

...127.5 miles to go...

 

In an impressive (not really) 2:59.43, I completed the first segment in my First Descents Aggregate IronMan Challenge. Given my bad knees, I speed-walked the full 13.1 miles. My original goal had been to complete seven miles, but I was feeling well enough at that point to continue. And good thing I did, because the medal for finishing is quite a beauty.

 

 

As exciting, some of my friends are signing up for the challenge too! It's a great way to stay focused on staying in shape over an extended period of time (Our goal is to complete all the segments of the IronMan by the end of 2014). Registration details here if you'd like to join us:

 

Team First Descents: Who's Up for a Challenge?

 

My new shoe bling,
a set of which I'll be sending to all who sign up for the challenge.

 

Deena Castor, Olympic Bronze Medalist in the Marathon,
as she lapped me on the six-mile loop around Central Park

Phone Interview for NJ News 12

Monday night, I'll be doing a phone interview for NJ News 12. It'll air live at 8:20PM, and then be repeated at 9:20PM.

The team behind the More Magazine's / Fitness Magazine's Women's Half-Marathon hooked me up with the opportunity to spread awareness for First Descents. I'll be highlighting that the half-marathon is the first leg in my Aggregate Ironman First Descents challenge.

Hopefully it generates some interest in the First Descents organization.