Why I Run.

Last I wrote, I was hitting a major quarter life crisis. Update: I am still in the midst of a quarter life crisis whirlwind. But, I'm thinking that I've found some direction on my ever changing life compass.

2015: THE YEAR I RUN ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

No, you do not need to set down that glass of wine or get your eyes checked. You read that correctly. I will be part of a team of 18-25 year old young adults running from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD. Over the course of 4,000 miles and 49 days, the team of 30 will be raising awareness for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults while simultaneously creating memories to last a lifetime.

If you've read my blog before, you may remember 2013: the year I biked across the country. That trip is one that I cannot go a day without mentioning at least once. That trip is one that I will forever hold dear to my heart. That trip is one that brought 26 of the weirdest, quirkiest, funniest people into my life. And I can't wait to welcome a new group of crazies into my life adventure!

Whenever I tell people that I am taking part in 4k For Cancer, the first question I usually get is, "WHY?" I wish I had a better riposte than "I can't commit to the real world" or "I have a distractingly strong passion for helping others" or "well, why not?" Unfortunately, I do not.

I will shyly admit that part of this run is selfish. All of my aforementioned answers are true. I can't commit to the real world. I have yet to find the thing that makes my heart beat fastest and still pays the bills. Apparently those two things do not collide in my world... yet. So, until then I will continue finding wild adventures that fill that hole for me. But, this run has a much deeper purpose than my small selfish one.

This run is to raise money and awareness for The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, to hopefully heighten the spirits of those battling the Big C, to ensure that no adolescent or young adult feels as though they are facing cancer alone. I run for those who can't run... yet. I run for those who can't leave their hospital bed... yet. I run for those who, because of treatment, can't travel... yet. I run for those whose dreams are put on hold and haven't been achieved... yet. I also run for those families and friends who have lost loved ones to such a brutal disease. I run to raise money to help those suffering. I run to raise money to eradicate a terrible disease so that people CAN get out of their hospital beds and run, skip, jump, play, hug loved ones, laugh with friends and anything else their hearts desire. I run to remind myself to be thankful for my health. I run after a bad day to clear my mind. But most importantly, I run to make a difference.

Help me run by donating here: http://4kforcancer.org/profiles/margarett-frisby/