OK, so the first of my three races is this Sunday. The North Shore Cancer Run 5K kicks off at 7:30 am the Bentley School in Salem, MA. I ran this last year and it was so much fun. My fellow runners were great, and the stories of hope and love were inspiring. My favorite part about this race are the customized tee-shirts. Everyone is running for someone and they make sure the world knows it.
Well, this year I get to do the same. My wife made a tee-shirt for me. On the front it says "Outrunning Cancer, In Loving Memory of Joseph Grasso". On the back it says "Team Grasso". Not only do I have a tee-shirt, but so does my pit crew. My wife and kids all have the same shirt. How's that for fun, inspiration, and love all wrapped in a tee-shirt.
Only one problem right now. I have a small pain in my left calf. It seems to be healing fine, but I am a little worried I may not be able to run. If that's the case, I'll walk, shuffle, sashay, or stroll. Whatever gets me from the starting line to the finish line. It's more important that I'm there and giving my support to the cause, than if I run fast! The first of three races. Upward and onward to the half marathon and the marathon! Wish me luck!
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