I ran my first 5km race today. While I certainly didn't set any world records I was able to set my own best time by nearly 2 minutes. I set a goal for myself to finish in 30min or less. I finished it at 30:01. I knew I shouldn't have taken that extra break haha. The run I participated in was for an amazing cause. I chose the Run for the Cure because the proceeds of the event went towards an extremely worthy cause. Breast Cancer will affect more than 22 thousand women this year, and nearly 5000 will die from the disease. Over 170 000 runners took place in this years run from across Canada raising 26.5 million dollars. Participants were as young as infants to the elderly, all doing it at their own pace of walking or running. I even saw a hand full of men from the army running with their equipment on. Everyone was there to support one another and support the cause. Participating in change is as simple as showing up with your pink gear on and volunteering your time. Maybe breast cancer isn't your choice cause, but there are plenty of other runs, events, and ways you can support a cause. So get out there, participate, and make a difference. For more information on the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation click on the following link
Breast Cancer Foundation