Training begins... Want to make a donation?

In a little over three months, I will start one of the hardest undertakings of my life. I'll be walking 60 miles in 3 days, all in support of finding a cure for breast cancer. Last October, I watched friends cross the finish line in Piedmont Park, and I was forever changed. I knew that this was something of which I needed to be a part. And soon I will be.

This morning I walked 2.5 miles with my mom. Just shy of the 20 I will be walking a day, of course, but you have to start somewhere. Tomorrow morning I will rise again before the sun and take on 3 miles. By the weekend, I hope to be doing 4, and by the end of the month between 6 and 8 each time I walk. It's going to be exhausting, but totally worth it in the end.

My other challenge is fundraising. On top of walking 60 miles, participants are also asked to raise $2,200. I'm glad to do it, but its not exactly pocket change. If you, or anyone you know, would like to make a donation to the Susan G. Komen foundation, in support of a cure for breast cancer, while at the same time helping me reach and hopefully exceed my goal, please go to http://08.the3day.org/goto/carlenfunk and make a donation. It will be greatly appreciated, not just by me, but by everyone walking for a cure. I thank you in advance.

So for now, I will keep up my walking regimen as I break in my Nikes and build some major muscle. And don't worry, I will be back with an update soon.