Its easier than...

So this is my first blog, I'm a runner trying to get in shape for my first marathon and I thought some of my thoughts might be useful to others. If not, at least the process of recording them will help me.
I titled this as "It's esier than..." because when I'm running and it becomes hard or I don't feel like it, I always think of people with cancer and remind myself that whatever challenge I voluntarily have in running, is easier than having cancer.
Through work I have had the privilege of connecting with Cops for Cancer and also have a friend who did the Ride2Survive last June. Cops for Cancer do ten day bike rides through different parts of BC to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancers. Ride2Survive is a one day, 400 km ride from Kelowna to Delta. In five years they have raised $900 000 for cancer. My friend raised money to send kids with cancer to summer camp, pretty cool. From both of these events I have heard that no matter how hard the day in the saddle is, no matter how bad the head wind and rain, it's easier than battling cancer. So when I run and don't feel like it or think that it's too hard - I remember that its easier than fighting cancer.
My first marathon is 128 days away. I am in week 6 of 24 of training. I have a friend who is in week 6 of 24 of chemo - pretty good inspiration for me to go downstairs and put on my runners. When things are hard or I'm feeling lazy, I remember him and pray for his healing.