Better safe than sorry.

Well, I set off early Saturday morning for my long 20 mile walk. At 5.6 miles my knee was hurting terribly. I decided better to let it rest than to push it. I will complete the marathon. I don't think my knee ever fully recovered from last weeks 15 mile walk. I will continue to do my short walks and my 10 miles this weekend. This should allow my knee to recoup a bit more before the marathon. Say a few prayers for me and keep donating! I will be collecting donations for 30 days past my walk. www.active.com/donate/tntntx/charlenecrockett I have not met my goal yet so please give if you can.

I'll keep you posted.

Charlene Crockett

Getting Nervous

Well, in just two days I will attempt 20-22 miles. Probably just 20. It is a daunting number of miles. I'm feeling pretty good. Yesterday my left knee and ankle were bothering me and this morning the same. But now they seem to be better. I keep stretching. I think I get tight and it takes me a bit to loosen up those muscles.

I just ordered my powerbars and goo for the marathon. These will help me to keep my energy up during the race. We will probably start packing Wednesday for our trip. We leave a week from tomorrow to head out to California. Stopping by Phoenix along the way.

I'll write again Saturday evening or Sunday after I have recovered a bit more from my long training day.

Remember, donate to find a cure for cancer. The more we raise the closer we get to a cure.

www.active.com/donate/tntntx/charlenecrockett

Every little bit helps.

Charlene

Happy Mothers Day!!

Hi all! Hope all who are mothers are having a great day/weekend. Well, training is going well. I did 15 miles yesterday and felt much better than I did last weekend just doing 12 miles. Thanks to my coach and his good advice. It took me about 3 hours and 53 minutes yesterday. I am just over a 15 minute mile. Of course, I had to stop and pee twice and I had to change empty water bottles for full ones as well. I think without those pauses I would have been quicker than a 15 minute mile. It's nice to know that I will be ok to stop and go potty if I need to along the way and make adjustments if needed. My feet and my left knee hurt but not too bad. Next weekend will be the big test, 20 miles! Actually, my coach suggested maybe trying 22 miles because I have never participated in a marathon before. I will keep everyone posted on how it goes. I am just three weeks away from the marathon! It's getting closer.

Remember, if you want to be a part of finding a cure for cancer go to www.active.com/donate/tntntx/charlenecrockett .

Thanks to everyone for your donations.

Charlene

Greetings to Everyone!

I am starting to get a little nervous. My Saturday walk/jog was a little tough for me this last week. I did 12 miles and managed to still keep my 15 minute pace per mile but I was completely worn out at the end. I guess missing the almost two weeks of training was more damaging than I thought. Well, I did do my 4 miles on Monday and I will be doing 4 miles today and on Friday as Well. I might do my Friday walk on Thursday because we are due for some thunderstorms again on Friday.

I still need to raise some money so if you are reading this, thank you for your donation but please pass my website onto all of your friends and family!! Remember all the funds go towards cancer research to find a cure. www.active.com/donate/tntntx/charlenecrockett

Something special happened a couple days ago. I received an email back from Dr. Yu in San Diego. He holds a special place in my life and my parents life. He saved my leg back in 1985! Thanks to him I have been able to lead a life that included backbacking, sports, and now walking a marathon! And although I was not counting on him donating to the cause he did ask for the address of where to send a check. Thank you for your support Dr. Yu!

So, if you cannot make an online donation. Send a check or moneyorder made out to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to my work address. I have to receive it by May 18th, 2007 so that I can receive credit towards my account.

East Texas Council of Governments
C/O Charlene Crockett
3800 Stone Rd.
Kilgore, TX 75662

Please send it soon.

This weekend I believe I have to do 16 or 18 miles on Saturday. This is going to be a test for sure. Then the following weekend is my longest training day of 20 miles. My coach suggested I try to do 22 because I have never participated in a marathon before. Wish me luck. I will write more later.

Charlene

Way too long of a break!

Wow, time goes by fast. Well, under the advisement of my coach and fundraising support person I took last week off due to either a really bad bladder infection or ovarian cysts. The pain has gone away so I am lucky and it was only a bladder infection. I am back to training this week and feel good. I am looking forward to doing my 12 mile jog this Saturday!

Everyone keep me in your prayers. In two weeks I will be attempting my longest training day of 20-22 miles to prepare me for the marathon on June 3, 2007. Thanks to everyone for your support!

Charlene