DFMC 2011

Last week was marked with two very exciting emails from the Dana Farber Marathon and Running Programs Office. The first was the subject of my last blog post, the outstanding fundraising total of the DFMC 2010 Team. The second came later that afternoon, word that I have been accepted to run on the DFMC 2011 Team. The excitement of the DFMC Team invitations was evident as a bunch of teammates from past seasons also indicated their excitement with being selected on facebook throughout the week. We are just under 6 months to the 2011 Boston Marathon and I am already pumped to toe the starting line in Hopinkton but there is much work to do between now and then. I'm looking forward to all DFMC has to offer: Thursday night Crossroads runs, Tuesday night track, weekend group runs, catching up with old teammates, and making friends with the 2011 First timers.

After taking sometime off to deal with my nagging knee issues this month, I was back to running on Thursday night. Vic will be easing me back into a marathon training plan through the month of November with full on training beginning in December. It will be great to have the advantage of both Vic's individualized training plan for me and Jack's motivation and experience at each of the DFMC formal runs.

Here's hoping for a healthy Boston 2011!

$4,556,954.60!!!

The record setting total for DFMC 2010 was announced today. Thanks to everyone who supported our team.

With the record setting closing of registration for Boston qualifiers for the 2011 Boston Marathon on Monday there has been some internet chatter putting down the charity program. I can't think of a more fitting response than the photo of that final check to the Barr Program. The money the team raised with the support of our friends, family, and colleagues will keep talented researchers funded so that they may continue their search for clues that will bring us toward the ultimate finish line, a world without cancer. If can't think of a better reason to run from Hopkinton to Boston.

If you are a Boston qualifier and were shut out Monday, please consider it an opportunity to apply for one of the wonderful charity program bibs for the cause the speaks the most to you, your friends, and family. I can't think of a better way to honor your BQ achievement. If you choose DFMC, the honor comes complete with what feels like your own personal cheering squad.: "Go Dana Fahbah!"