Another chance to help: yesterday me and about 7000 others took part in the Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure." We ran in Scranton, but this series boasts being the largest 5k run/walk series in the world. They raised a lot of money for cancer research which is a very good thing. Of the 7000 or so that participated, some ran fast (at about 17 minutes) others ran slower, and some walked. There was also a "survivors" category for the race and many people wore little signs that showed who they were dedicating their run/walk to. It was a nice chance to take part in something that matters. I highly recommend doing a run or walk like this. A few people each donating a few dollars adds up to a significant amount of money. It also gives you a chance to be with healthy, like-minded people.

Outrunning cancer, with a little help from our friends

Busy Lives

Its NOT a cat's life: many of us would like to have the life of a cat: having nothing to do but lie around all day; eating when you want and all around running the house while ignoring all responsbility. But we can't do that. We have bills to pay, things to do and we are social beings. Through all of our responsibilities and duties however, we still want to do things that make us feel good and are good for us. We like to run or walk or see different things in different places. This all requires some level of fitness. It all comes down to balance. Balance is not just being able to stand on one foot, or walk without falling over (though that IS important). Balance is being able to take part in a physical activity,  a mental activity, a social activity and a spititual activity without completely ignoring the other aspects of our lives. So do your best to stay physically active and MORE. Do what you can, when you can, and perhaps even with who you can, but do something, sometime. 

Still Going

I should have been blogging, but at least I have been running and biking and working out. I have been pretty busy this summer. Working, working out, and getting away a little. I also got married this summer. A few weeks ago, Joann and I went to the beach to do a 5K to help fight colon cancer. I have another 5K next week for breast cancer. You don't have to be a great athlete or really even a good one to make a difference. You can contribute by taking part, by walking or running or volunteering at these events. When you do that you feel good about yourself and you surround yourself with active, fit, caring people. And that is a good thing. So I suggest that you run a little, walk a little, stretch a little, and do whatever you can do to make your life better, and to help make others' lives better.

Help yourself by helping others