I have officially signed up for Race for the Cure. Here is my fundraising page. . I have put it in the sidebar under my personal stuff (called Melissa stuff).

I love running. I am not sure exactly why I love it so much but I find that I am more relaxed and more fun after I have been running. Also, I like going out, putting on the iPod and just concentrating on one step at a time. For me, it seems like running is a type of meditation where you are moving, concentrating on breathing, and possessing a certain level of focus on what you are doing (running). For some reason, everything else seems a little bit easier after a run.

Also, there is the pride that results from accomplishing a goal that you set out for yourself. I remember the delight after I crossed the finish line after my first 5K.