Book List - Suggestions welcome

In an attempt to read a little more, i have decided to make a list of books that I would like to read...I have a stack at home of about 5 that are waiting for me to finish the one I have been reading for a very, very long time...at this point I have about 200 pages to finish...I have enjoyed parts of it but I have been lost in a lot of it as well. I am including an excerpt if you want to have a
taste:



http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/books/chapters/chapter-2666.html?ref=review

Now for the list:

The Mighty Waltzer:



http://www.npr.org/2011/04/02/135023324/the-mighty-walzer-ping-pong-wizard-of-sorts






And just read this review:

http://nymag.com/arts/books/reviews/the-long-goodbye-meghan-orourke-2011-5/

Please read it if you can. This part especially:

Says David Rieff, Susan Sontag's son: "I wish that I have lived, while [my mother] was alive and well, with the image of her death at the forefront of my consciousness."

New York City Half Marathon - Thank you!

Thank you everyone. The New York City Half Marathon was a total success. Because of your help, and that includes all your help, not only monetary, our team raised $866,000!!!

I am just simply amazed...

So, for some numbers...my official time was:

2:43:08... Can you believe they also gave us 1 medal each?

It was really a lot of fun and I would do it again...I mean I WILL do it again. Betsy and I had a great time, the TNT cheering posts were  everywhere...lots of purple around us, running down 7th Avenue and Times Square, music everywhere and excellent weather. And, Betsy and I even had our own cheering squad at the end of the race...so wonderful. Check the picture below. And yes, that sign is my room right now.

So, I really want to thank everyone for their help and for putting up with non-stop Facebook postings, emails, and correspondence related to this adventure. It means a lot to us and to a lot of people.

Run with us,

Carla.

20 days...

20 days left and still training and fundraising.

Last Saturday after running 10 miles for the second time in our life...yes, 10 miles, Betsy and I hosted a fundraising dinner. It was such a good time! I made lasagna for the first time, chocolate cupcakes for the first time and Betsy made a delicious pasta dish with a super tasty sauce...it was a nice mix of people, some TNT'ers from last year's Ride to Montauk, our friend and mentor Katie and good friends from a galaxy far far away called Pratt (you know who you are).

I am as of now past the 50% mark in my fundraising... I promise to run harder and faster! Will you help me help the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society? Will some lasagna help you decide? Check out that picture...I know you want it :)

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/halfnyc11/cfuquenepe

Will you help me get over the 50% hump? Running update 02-16-11

The date is getting closer...MARCH 20TH!!!

The fundraising party was a lot of fun, and we raised some good money! Thank you to all that made, all that came, all that donated, all that helped, all that played, all that drank...success! You can see some images of that evening...and early morning ;)

This week Betsy and I are attempting a 10 mile run (on Thursday)...you can check out our route here:

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/28304848

Will let you know how that goes in the next update.

Please remember that this is for a cause that is very important to me. If you have not had time yet, please take a second to visit my page, a cheer, a dollar, maybe two, maybe more helps:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/halfnyc11/cfuquenepe

Already brainstorming about our next fundraising event...are you in?

Thank you!

More training and other

An image of our group training session last weekend...field trip to the Manhattan bridge and back. We look happy, right? There was a lot of dirty slushy snow at pretty much every corner...more like an obstacle course but who is against a little cross-training?
Oh, and, that's Betsy on my right, can you tell? :)

If you want to check me out in spandex and take a look at my fundraising page:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/halfnyc11/cfuquenepe

2011 New York City Half Marathon Training - January 9

Hi! Some updates on my training and fundraising:
It has been a little over a month since I have started training and fundraising with TNT. TNT (Team in Training) is a charity sports training program that raises funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society... I joined them last year for my first endurance event (Ride to Montauk Century), which i did in memory of my father. I have joined them again this year for my first Half Marathon and yesterday...just got my first pair of running shoes and this morning...i just ran my first 5 miles ever at the Fred Lebow Classic 5 miler.


TNT coaches and mentors were there to cheer and the purple t-shirts were everywhere. I am attaching some things related so you can see where I am: fundraising page and some photos...of course running partners, advice, cheering and contributions are always welcome!

Also, as a bonus this year my very good friends Maryellen and Betsy (see photo) have joined TNT as well. Please make sure to check out their progress and pages as well.



Thank you for checking this out!

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/halfnyc11/cfuquenepe

http://www.nyrr.org/races/2011/pdf/lebow_map_2011.pdf

Betsy's page:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/halfnyc11/eirwin64gb#My-Fundraising-Page

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