Finally Getting Started!

Happy New Year! I'm a little late getting things started this year, but yet again I will be training for the Boston Marathon with the Alzheimer's Association Run for the Memory training team. As in the last 2 years, I will be running again in honor of my grandfather, Felix Iovino, who passed away in 2005 from Alzheimer's Disease. This year I will also be running in honor of my grandmother, Frances Iovino, his caretaker and one of my most favorite people ever, who recently passed away in December.

Part of my delay this year was an injury that had me sidelined for almost 3 months this fall. A stress fracture that occurred in my foot while training for the NYC Marathon this summer had me on a spin bike, in the pool, on a yoga mat - everywhere but on the roads running - for most of September, October and November. I was a little hesitant to begin asking for donations while I was unsure if I would be able to train this winter. However, after starting a slow comeback around Thanksgiving, I have finally started running moderate distances without any pain. This weekend I completed my first 10 miles run - my longest distance since Sept 14! With that, I can finally say with confidence that I am excited to begin my training for the 112th Boston Marathon.

What I am a little less confident about is my fundraising! I set my goal at $10,000 this year. It's a bit intimidating, but I kind of like the challenge. So, to start, check out my online fundraising page to make a donation! The link is posted to the right or click here: https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=256529&lis=0&kntae256529=FC5ACD96B0F54786A3BDE5D9FD8F929E&supId=102464564
I'll update this page regularly, so check in from time to time to see how things are going!