Talk about support!

Wow, so it's been a while since I've posted something up here. I meant to really keep on this and I'm going to try to do it a bit better now. Though I wanted to share something with anyone that's reading! Today was my first long run back after an injury that I didn't know I had. Last Saturday was a 10 mile run at Cedar Creek. I started out my run feeling really good, but after a while developed a REALLY bad pain in my calf. I tried to keep going, but after 5 miles I decided it would be a good idea to stop for the day and go see a doctor. So I went to my primary and he pretty much said nothing, he thought it had something to do with an electrolyte deficiency. So I went to a podiatrist and got some answers, orthodics and a prescription for some good old Physical Therapy. I went out that night for a run and felt good, only did a few miles so I wouldn't hurt anything. Though this morning I was out with the team again for the full 10. My leg was still sore, but nothing compared to what it was the week before. It was a normal OK kind of pain. The one you get when, you know, you run 10 miles. So ok, back to the point. I was at about mile 7 or so when I started to feel a little tired, and that feeling of, "Why am I doing this again?" Came over me. See I'm really far away from my goal, and it's hard to keep up that mentality of "Go get em tiger" When something I was counting on, doesn't look like it's going to come through. I finished the 10 miles, came home, had myself some good breakfast and sat down for a little while. I woke up to a good friend of mine, Jeff, calling me to tell me he's putting signs up where he works to help me out. After we got off the phone I see an email that I've got a 50 dollar donation from him. Then I see another email a few minutes later, my buddy down in FL, Garza, donated too. Then ANOTHER email from another friends sister, Katie. Then more through out the day. Melissa, Jillian. It made me very happy. Though there is still a pretty good chance I might not make the money to get to San Diego I should have the money to run Long Island. Now, I'd much rather raise 4,600 and get to give all that money to LLS, but well I was reminded that no matter what, everyone is helping out, everyone is giving what they can. And if right now I can only raise enough to stay local, then so be it! The point is I'm doing what I can! So to those who've donated! Thank you! From the bottom of my heart you've made next weeks run, easier for me already!