We won't always know whose lives we touched and made better for our having cared, because actions can sometimes have unforeseen ramifications. What's important is that you do care and you act. -- Charlotte Lunsford

I have spent the last couple of weeks trying to figure out the best way to get some sponsors for this adventure. Not so much for me, but to get somebody to make some commitments to my charities. I have written a number of letters and sent as many emails, and some are fairly quick to respond - the we-really-appreciate-your-effort-but-can't-help kind of responses, darn it. But this elephant plods on... hopefully, somebody will step up.

I am still on the bike, swimming when I can, and running like the runner I am not. I participated in the Livestrong 5K run this past Saturday, and for 3.2 miles managed 34:47, just under 12-minute miles. I realize that this is insignificant to most of you runner types, but to see the 11 on the front of that made me very happy. Sunday we started with the 65-milers for the Livestrong Ride, but there were so many people riding who clearly demonstrated a lack of riding knowledge or etiquette that we decided at the 20-mile mark it was time to go home. This was after some knuckleheads got up on the back wheels so close but yet weaved from side to side, and after having to walk through a water crossing watching folks slip around. So we went home, and I did another ride up Parmer later that afternoon.

Monday, I got on the treadmill and tried the 4min run/1min walk routine, and managed a 3 mile run at 33 and some change. So the run is slowly coming to shape... 

Next Tuesday, we leave for Panama City Beach and IM Florida. I am going to swim a bit of the course, and then ride the bike course Friday in advance of volunteering Saturday. Sunday morning early, I am in line for registration for 2011 !! And the fun starts here!