Life before the race

As a busy mum, finding the time to train for the race for life along side dealing with my own life problems is extremely difficult, those who know me directly know I'm not going through the best of times right now in life.

Since my last post I've not been able to train, between dealing with emotional difficult times, my own health, having a 5 month old baby that is exclusively breastfed and and extremely active and challenging 2 year old that's definitely going through his terrible two' at full throttle!

The race for life is not only a brilliant cause to be part of and taking part in for the greater good it's also another way for me, myself to get my head out of this big black cloud I've managed to bury myself in, it's given me that little extra something to look forward too. 

I'm nervous at the challenge ahead, but I'm also excited of all the good to come from the race, the awareness, the possibilities and hope others will have. 

I'm also excited to complete this as part of my own emotional journey to help me use this as step too also breaking down yet another barrier I hold, to show my friends and family I'm strong for myself and will be for others, to show my two children the importance of supporting causes that make a difference to peoples lives, to give my children another reason to look up to me as a stronger mum and to make sure they stay proud of there mum. 

Physically I may not be 100% there yet, but mentally I'm there, I'm ready. Bring it on.

Cancer I'm coming to get you!

Jog On, Cancer!

Well... Here i am.
On the 22nd June 2014 i will be taking part in the Race For Life and doing my bit kicking cancers butt.

Cancer is a life changing illness, It make you ill, it can make you stronger, but it can also take a hold of you and pull you away. This is not needed, this pain and suffering Cancer puts us through.

This is why i have put my foot forward and decided to do bit bit for Cancer research, help build the funds they need to carry on with their research into treatments and diagnosis, and one day, maybe? possible a complete prevention to wipe cancers ugly face away forever. Lets Banish Cancer. Lets give the professionals the financial resources to help them help us, help them find new ways to protect the people who we love and care about. let them protect everyone.

I'm nervous about doing this race as, not long after having a baby... i'm not exactly in great physical form and to add to my lack of physical fitness, I also struggle with my own health, for this reason i'm opting for the 5k, as yes i want to join in and help, no i do not want to be airlifted to the nearest hospital.

My supporters will be alongside me watching from the sidelines with my two beautiful sons to help encourage me, and those faces will remind me at every second the very reason i am doing all of this.

My parents both are survivors of cancer, It was hard, emotional, a struggle, but they got through it, look how strong they are now!

My Best friend Toni, she's only 25 years old and a mother to a beautiful 3 year old, With treatment she is now too a survivor.

The research for early detection has enable my loved ones to be treated for this awful illness that captured them, I want this research to remain and grow, upgrade.. I want them to find a whole new strategy, one that will wipe the devastating effects of cancer out for good. 

Not only are these the people in my life that have lived through this, there are many other Family and Friends that have struggled through the battle, and have too survived. 

And sadly I have lost Family and Friends along the way to cancer, So this is where i say, Jog on Cancer, I'm coming to get you, I'm going to kick your butt!

Join in, Kick Cancers Butt too!

Lexi