Everyone that donates will get a Jersey Shore fist pump in their honor when I cross the finish line

Firstly, I just have to shout out loud from the proverbial rooftops that I AM SO EXCITED TO BE AT 22% IN MY FUNDRAISING GOAL!! And I'm only two weeks into this! I mean, that is really great, and I simply couldn't have done it without all you heros! So thank you to the most wonderful people who've donated. I genuinely appreciate every single one of you who've either donated to LLS, supported or applauded my efforts in running this marathon, and/or brought me Starbucks coffee when I so desperately needed it (which turns out to be all day long, every day... thanks a lot, Starbucks. As Jake Gyllenhal so famously said in Brokeback Mountain: Starbucks, I wish I could quit you.)

Some of you might be wondering how training is going. Am I following my schedule? Or do I give the treadmill a sideways glance, shrug my shoulders and turn on American Idol instead? Well, my friends, the good news is that I am training and I've got blisters to prove it! So have faith! With every donation and word of support I become more and more determined to stay on track and meet my goals. I am taking this very seriously. I even got me some fancy new running pants!

Speaking of blisters and running pants, I discovered there are quite a lot of things that runners need that you'd never think of, like blister powder for your socks (which obviously, I've yet to purchase) and moisture wicking clothing so that when you're running you can stay mostly dry and comfortable (hence, my fancy new running pants). And let me just say I kind of feel for the male runners, because of two awkward little words that our instructors told us about at the Kickoff Party. 

Nipple Guards. 

Yeah. Nipple guards. Apparently, the guys have to wear them to prevent nipple chafing when they run and I can't help but say I find it kind of funny. I mean, the image that comes to mind when I hear "nipple guards" is pasties. I can't help it. Sometimes my immaturity prevails. Also, our coaches told us that on race day you'll see plenty of guys out there who, bless their sweet chests, didn't know nipple guards were a necessary item and will have blood trails down their shirts. Am I the only one who finds that kind of funny? Just me? Figures. Thank God for sports bras, is all I can say.

You know what else? I learned that cyclists don't wear underwear. They're going commando under all that spandex. Who knew?? TNT, you've taught me so much.

I hope all of you are having a wonderful week and are praying for sunshine as much as I am. Group training should be this week if weather permits, which will be great because we haven't had an official team training day yet. I'm ready to see my teammates! Please be on the lookout for upcoming fundraising activities! I'm hoping to come up with some pretty fun stuff.

As always, if you'd like to donate online, please visit my fundraising website at http://pages.teamintraining.org/ok/okcity10/LaceFace or mail your donation to 200 W. 15th, Edmond, Ok 73103 Attn Lacy. You all are wonderful!

Yours til the banana splits,

Lacy