The Little Things
July 15, 2014

Team in Training has been something that I’ve heard about since I started reading blogs back in 2010, and I knew eventually that I’d like to run a race with them. When Melissa took the leap, she encouraged me to do the same, and last week I signed on to run with them!

Team In Training, which races money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, partners with runners to raise funds to help find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. This cause is near and dear to my heart, as my grandma was diagnosed with lymphoma back in 2005. She was a silent but strong fighter, never complaining through her rounds of chemo. She kept her joking spirit as she lost her hair, and always believed she would survive. As soon as I landed back in the US after my study abroad to Greece, the first thing I did was go tot he hospital and sit with her as she got a round of chemo. Thanks to the dedicated doctors at the Mayo Clinic, along with her fighting spirit, she beat lymphoma in her early 80’s! She has since passed away from other causes, and I miss her every day.

Picture with Grandma

My very first race was in 2011, 4 days after she died. I ran the race in her memory, and her initials were on my hand, giving me strength and motivating me as I ran.

This fall I’ll run in her memory again as I lace up my shoes to run the Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon for the third time. I’m gunning for a new PR, and I’ll be training hard as I raise money for this great cause. I’d be honored if you would partner with me along the way; every dollar helps! If you have questions, feel free to contact me! You can check out my Team In Training page here!

Thanks for joining in this journey with me, whether through virtual support, or through donation!

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6 responses to “Running For My Grandma With Team In Training!”

  1. Megan says:
    July 15, 2014 at 8:14 am

    I have no doubt that you will get a PR for this race!

  2. Melissa says:
    July 15, 2014 at 8:23 am

    SO PROUD of you! Can’t wait to see you rock your race then ride around in a wagon. 🙂

  3. Kristen @ Glitter and Dust says:
    July 16, 2014 at 12:33 am

    Beautiful tribute, Caroline. The first race I did, the Houston Marathon, was done with Team in Training. What an awesome organization that brings about awareness in an inspiring and healthy way. I dedicated that race to my father. Good luck on your journey to a PR! All of us are cheering for you.