August 2 - 16th

Well as the training continues, so do the miles I run. Every week I am trying to run more miles in preparation for the Disney Half Marathon, SJ Half Marathon, SF Nike Women's Half Marathon, Cal International Marathon.

During the week of Aug. 2nd we had some high temperatures outside which created a challenge in my training. For those of you who know my history with running, I don't do well in the heat, so I either have to run early in the morning or late at night. Tuesday, Aug 4th I ran early in the morning with Brian and his South Bay teammates at Almaden Park. Getting up at the butt crack of dawn, aka 5:30am, is not my idea of fun, but once I was out there it was great....AND it was the first time Brian and I have run together! :o) On Thursday it was another HOT day, but I had to get a longer run in and I had track in the evening....so I decided to run right before track at Stanford. I was able to get in 3.8 miles around the Campus loop. Then Captain duties called and I was off to track. It was our second track workout and 2 mi. time trial. I ran another mile at track and then cheered on the participants as they ran for time. Everyone did such a great job and I got in close to 5 miles!!!

The following week (Aug. 9th) I was preparing for vacation, but needed to get in a few good runs. Tuesday I went out with Brian again early in the morning and ran 6 miles at Almaden Park. After my run I met with my teammates on the South Bay team to talk about our Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction. Wednesday I drove up to the woods (Cobb Mountain/Clear Lake) for some quality time with the family. This time of year means hill running for my training. Some stay away from hills, but personally I love them...hate them when I am running, but love how they train me, especially for Nike. While I was on vacation I ran twice, each time 4 miles. The route took me down one hill and then up gradual hills and up one very steep hill....now multiply that by 3 and you get my 4 mile route. I also played golf where I swung the club at least 4x more than everyone else and walked the course....great cross training if you ask me!! :o)

I have much more training to do, more fundraising to raise, more fun to have....

Please help support my efforts by making a donation to support cancer research in the fight against cancer!!!!

Fundraising Events:

I am having a Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction – “TNT Run At Love” on Saturday, September 12th. The venue is being held at the Zen Lounge in Mountain View and doors open at 7pm. Come out and bid on a date...you never know who you will meet!! There will be drink specials, too. $1 Coors Light, $2 Champagne, $3 Martini’s, $4 Don Julio Shots. More info to come. http://www.tntrunatlove.com

Saturday, October 3rd (still confirming date) “Get Pickled While You Pickle”. That’s right...I’m having a pickling party. I will have everything you need to make YUMMY pickles....PLUS free food and drinks.

All proceeds from my events will go towards my fundraising goal.

Online donations: http://pages.teamintraining.org/sj/honolulu09/dzlatunich