Celebrity Bartender Event to Benefit LLS and TNT - Harrisburg PA July 8

8 miles in the a.m.

Thank you so much to those of you who have already donated to my Team in Training efforts for the Nike Women's Full Marathon in October. I am nearly halfway to my $7000 goal, and now that I have reached my "official" TNT minimum for fundraising, 100% of all money raised will go to finding a cure!

Tomorrow morning we head out for 8 miles - starting super early to beat the heat! Summer has definitely arrived!

If you have already given to Team in Training or LLS, thank you on behalf of everyone associated with this amazing organization. If not, please consider donating any amount via my website http://pages.teamintraining.org/cpa/nikesf10/jwarrensq2 or please drop me a check.

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June Brings Training in Heat and Thunderstorms

Training in the heat brings challenges - reschedules due to thunderstorms, getting caught in the rain, and wishing that the trail had more shade on a Saturday morning!  This past Saturday we did 6 or 9 miles in Hershey (I only did 6 because I am behind on my training due to commitments with my kids).  Tonight we train on the Greenbelt in Harrisburg - probably speed training - which should be enjoyable (NOT) since it's going to be 90 degrees.  Stay tuned!

Training miles to date: 37.5

In Memory of Mom

Today is the two-year anniversary of my mom's lost battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.  We miss you!

Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

Proverbs Chapter 31

A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.

She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.