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Aug 29, 2009

I wanna be Forest Gump

So I got to thinking one day that it would be cool to run a marathon in my life time. So I looked into a few races and sure enough the "Two City" race being held here in Fresno is benefiting the
Leukemia/ Lymphoma society.
Well I saw that and I said to myself that I have to do that race in memory of my cousin
April Dockstader
So I have been running since July 29th and I couldn't feel any better.
It's amazing what running can do for you and your body. Not just physically but mentally as well.
So I got me a pair of new kicks and an iPod and off I went.

You can track my progress with me at:
http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,68507186,runID,671793184

I also purchased a Nike + iPod
Its a sensor that goes in my shoe and a wireless adapter that plugs into my iPod Nano and they talk to each other. It tracks everything for me and then catalogs it online.
I LOVE IT!!



I have really learned a lot about myself and running in this last month.
1. I really like, I mean LOVE running
2. Once I get a really bad side ache, it doesn't go away
3. My right calf is stronger than my left because of driving
4. Running helps loose the lbs FAST
5. Music is the only thing that helps me last, or else I get a little board
6. I enjoy the feeling after I'm done with a good run
7. I have to stretch before I run

Well wish me luck. I am only running the half marathon but it is on
Nov 8th

You want to come meet me at the finish line to cheer me to the end.

7 comments:

:Brittany: said...

Good for you, Cody! Dust & I are going to do the walk for April too on October 3rd! See you there.

Anonymous said...

i'm so there at the finish line! you go girl!

Kilner Family said...

Wish I could be at the finish line. I love you so much for this. We are doing the walk up here the week before her b-day (12th). Love ya

Jared and Sami said...

That's so great! I know how you feel I've been doing cardio for a month now and it really does feel great. We'll be there at your finish line, both of us loved April we would love to support you.

Ashley said...

Im so proud of you!

Tracy said...

You go girl! Way to stay in shape and be healthy! I have only done a 5k... maybe one day I will try going a little further. ha ha :o)

Robyn and Anthony said...

That is awesome Cody! You are going to do great. I wish I could be there to cheer you on- hope the rest of the training and the race goes great!