Ginny Pierce Finishes RRR in record time!

Hi to all walkers, runners, bloggers and fans,
My plan to "Walk Ohio" fell through with the connection of me and a bacterial/sinus infection the day I left. I spent my two weeks in bed mostly instead of working out!! It was miserable but I did still enjoy being with my family and my grandchildren, 7 year-old-twins, AJ and Ashlea. They were my nurses and always made me feel better even when I didn't physically!!

I returned last week in time to finish fighting the worst of this awful infection off and was able to walk on Saturday. I even shaved 5 minutes off my time from last year and was I proud of that! I saw so many people I knew cheering me and all the walkers and runners on and it was an absolute wonderful feeling to cross that finish line.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee members and participants that made this happen. You all worked so hard and gave so much to the kids. I know it's truly appreciated and I'm proud to be a part of something that continues to grow each year to support our local kids and give them a safe place to go if that option arises.

See you all next year!

Ginny Pierce

RAP River Run this Saturday!!!

I am so excited that the RAP River Run is this Saturday! I am elated that this is my first 5K, and I am proud to be participating for such a great cause!

My fitness regimen has been somewhat interrupted during the past couple of weeks due to work and home/family obligations; however, I have managed to squeeze in some training time. I do feel like the heat does get to me a bit, but I am sure that I will be able to finish at around the 48 minute time. I feel a bit disappointed that I have not been able to reduce this time much...but I am at the same time quite proud of myself for being able to participate at all! My body has been through a heck of a lot during the past year, and I am going to continue to work on my fitness level. I feel so inspired by preparing for the RAP River Run...I hope to see all of you this Saturday!

P.S. I love cheering and clapping...bring it on!