2008 Race for the Cure
I was happy to take part in the Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure today. My sister and I have been going to this race since 2004 when my Auntie passed away from breast cancer. It is a celebration of her life so she wouldn't have died in vain. We didn't attend it last year because my sister was fighting her own battle with cancer. (She is ok now.)
Although it was gray outside during the race/walk along the Embarcadero, it was perfect weather to go on a walk for me since I get so hot easily. We did the 5K (3.2 mile) walk but there was also a 1 mile walk for those who didn't want to commit to a longer walk. My left foot started to hurt a little while into the walk, but I perservered. A little pain doesn't compare to how much pain my Auntie went through especially during the last couple of weeks of her life so I treked on.
It is such a nice scenic walk, and my sister took lots of pics. It's been on the Embarcadero for the last 3 years. Before it used to be in the Presidio, and our view was of the Golden Gate Bridge (still cool!). There were so many people out there today. It was nice to know that we weren't alone in knowing someone who has/had breast cancer. We decided to walk to the Ferry Building after we finished the race and grabbed a salami sandwich and chocolate croissant from a local bread bakery. We also got a celebratory cupcake from an organic bakery. Their cupcakes are so scrumdiliumptious! 
My sister and I have decided that we want to volunteer one year. Once I've lost a good enough weight for my knees not to hurt when I run (and we have trained for it) we will take part in the timed 5K run. We're going to try to get a bunch of our family and friends to come with us next year since it will be our Auntie's 5 year death anniversary. We're going to have shirts made for the event so we can truly celebrate her life! It feels so good to take part in this race every year. Here's to another year under our belt! 
I'm going to eat dinner now and take some advil for the soreness in my legs and feet. I have to sit down and figure out what my plan is for this week...
Here is a pic of my sister and I this morning
