Team Chelsey 2010

Happy 2010 to each of you! I trust that you all have had a very blessed and happy holiday season and are settling into another year. For me, a new year always brings reflection of the previous year's celebrations, holidays, birthdays, losses, successes, accomplishments, and times of just "plain fun"......and one of those being "Team Chelsey 2009."

So....as we have entered another year, there begins a new "story" and one that will include the new chapter of "Team Chelsey 2010." That being said....it is time to put out the call for "Team Chelsey" for the Little Rock Marathon this year. Once again, I am humbled by so many of your (already) expressed interest.The Little Rock Marathon is approximately 7 weeks away (March 6-7), and we would like to get a group of you together again this year for Team Chelsey 2010.

Whether you have already been training for the full or half marathon, a relay team, or are planning to run/walk the 5K (this year is on Saturday), or maybe prefer just being a virtual runner, there is a place for each of you, and we would LOVE for you to join in the fun of Team Chelsey. In sharing the gift of Chelsey’s spirit and the warmth of her memory, Team Chelsey and your friendship adds to "our story" each year--what a blessing we, her family, have in each of you.

There has been an increased interest from a few of you about getting some relay teams together. So, in efforts to possibly coordinate such for those who want to run a relay but don't know who to put together on a team, let me know (ASAP)as we might be able to piece together 2 or 3 teams which would be FABULOUS. Remember, the relay portion of the race for each member is anywhere between 5 and 7.8 mile run. Not so bad....right? I would like to run a relay this year as well, as a broken arm has put a bit of a cramp in my style and slowed my training for the half marathon. Again, we are looking for "takers" for some relays.

Of course, there will be a t-shirt again this year, and the most important part, a “post-race” celebration. (As I say every year and will say again....Chelsey never went anywhere or did anything without a party!) If you are interested in being a part of Team Chelsey, please let me (us) know. We certainly look forward to hearing from you. Again, we send our most sincere and humble thanks to each of you.