Well, I'm definitely into the home stretch. Only one more week of training before the "big one". I ran 9 miles early on Saturday morning and then drove over to our downtown area where the city hosted a 5K race as part of its annual "Italian Fest". My goal in the 5K was to break 30 minutes and was able to complete the 3.1 miles in 29:27 - it was a little tough after running 9 miles just 30 minutes earlier. It was a fun little race even though many runners of all ages were passing me by. The last and only "real" race I had participated in was back in 1984 when I ran a 10K in San Antonio while in the Air Force's Officer Training School.
There's not a whole lot more to say other than to say I'm mentally ready and anxious for the race. After putting in over 325 miles of training I feel I've done the necessary prerequisites to accomplish the mission. I completed runs of 13, 15, 16, 18, and 20 miles so if I'm not ready now I will never be.
I purchased a minature video camera to carry during the race so I can capture a "bird's eye" view of allot of the race; I'll post it up on youtube for everyone to see - it should be an interesting video.
I want to continue to thank all of my race sponsors - I have well over 60 sponsors so far. If you want, there is still time to get your name added to Leukemia and Lymphoma’s “Team Baumann”.
I have surpassed $5000 in donations and want to thank all of you (again) for your generosity. As much as your support has meant to me; it will mean a whole lot more to those who depend on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for support while fighting these deadly diseases. Team and Training will raise over a million dollars for Leukemia and Lymphoma research from just the this one race.
If you are still interested in donating there is still time
http://www.active.com/donate/tntgmo/SeeRayRun
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