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Bonjour! This Sunday, October 11th, I’ll be running my very first half marathon!
I only started running a year ago, when I joined The Roof Gardens run club. Since then, I’ve been running 5Ks every week, even when traveling.
When the family office where I teach weekly yoga told me about their annual team run in support of the CRIS Cancer Foundation, a charity founded by friends of friends, I was thrilled to take part and challenge myself with something new.
My goal in preparing for this half marathon has been to approach it holistically. Having partially torn two ligaments in my ankle two years ago and been unable to exercise for almost a year afterward, I wanted to be extra mindful of my body, avoid any new injuries, keep my ankle happy, and above all, have fun while training!
Three months before race day, I cut out alcohol and became even more intentional about my nutrition and sleep. Two months out, I added a second weekly run, starting with 10K, then progressing to 15K, and eventually running one 20K - always listening to my body along the way.
It’s been amazing to see how quickly the body can adapt. A year ago, 5K took me 40 minutes. Now, I can run 20K in two hours! A little reminder of what consistency, patience, and a gentle approach can do.
Thank you so much for donating and helping support the incredible work of the CRIS Cancer Foundation. Every contribution means a lot, and I’m so grateful to have your support as I take on this new challenge.
Bisousss ❤️
CRIS Cancer Foundation
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the CRIS Cancer Foundation, an international charity dedicated to funding research into pioneering new cancer treatments and giving the best possible chance of survival to patients who do not respond to conventional therapies.
Since its creation in 2011, the CRIS Cancer Foundation has been committed to identifying and supporting exceptional research talent worldwide. Through its grants and fellowships, the foundation provides scientists with the funding and long-term support they need throughout their careers to make breakthrough discoveries in cancer treatment.