Update: Email

I haven't run since January.

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of last year so I went "home" to be with her in January while she did her radiation treatment. They did very aggressive radiation in hopes that she wouldn't have to endure chemo - so far it has worked and she is recovering. I stayed with her for a bit over a month and ran almost every day. Since I've been home I've lacked motivation - big time! There is a new-ish program called Stroller Strides http://www.strollerstrides.com/ and they have asked me to come on as an instructor. Part of their program also includes Marathon Mommies, and although I'm not a mom, they would still like me to lead group runs and training, too. SO, I will be running again this fall. I'm looking forward to it.

The puppies are doing great. Smokey is getting older and more and more picky about eating, sleeping, life... Trixie has stayed crazy. We have managed to keep weight off of her, but she could stand to go for a run. I know she misses the runs, Bella, and our talks! I sure do!

I also wanted to let you know that I've just completed my first Master Cleanser fast. After 10 days of fasting on the lemon drink and 2 days of fresh OJ, I finally got to eat vegetables yesterday! It was a good experience - not all fun - but worth it. I lost 10 pounds in 12 days and I feel wonderful. I hadn't decided how I was going to eat after coming off of the fast when I started thinking of you and how you went raw. SO, YOU are my inspiration for transitioning to a raw diet off my fast. It simply makes sense after going through 12 days of "torture" not to go back to how I was eating before. My first meal last night was raw Mushroom Walnut Alfredo over zucchini curls. It was yummy! Sven skipped the meal and went to Carl's Jr. *sigh* He's hopeless - at least he tried it first before passing on it!