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Fight Breast Cancer—- Really, Any Cancer

on July 8th, 2010 by Rob

O.K.- This one is near and dear.

Approximately 3 months ago, my mother in law was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She is the one that helped me name this blog—- so it seemed fitting that I do a post about this.

A couple of days ago, I wrote a post about the Peachtree Road Race. Well, that particular race was NOT a race for any real benefit…. except to the people that ran it. However, LOTS of them are…. and one of the best ones is for breast cancer.

I was reading an article about cancer survivors and how more and more doctors are recommending that they exercise. It seems that it is NOT just for healthy people. Apparently the unhealthy can benefit from exercise as well. Shocking!

But, according to this article (and a Doc at UAB), people that have just completed chemo may have just swapped muscle for fat equivalent to 10 years of aging. In other words, a 45 year old woman may find herself with the weaker, fatter body of a 55 year old.

Now, don’t get me wrong… I know some pretty good looking 55 year olds—– but I can promise you, this is not a swap you want to make.

Once again, the doctors have said that making a change as small as getting up off the couch and walking, can have tremendous benefits.

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Its pretty easy being green!!

on March 25th, 2010 by Rob

Ah… St. Paddy’s day. Does anyone remember that commercial a few years back where the guys decorated a keg of Guinness like a Christmas tree? Very funny stuff.

Well, since I got on the health bandwagon… instead of going to the parade and drinking Guinness all day (like I did when I was younger… and fatter)- I ran the 5K race.

The Team!!

A big pat on the back for Garland… he wanted to break 32 mins for a 5K time. HE SHATTERED IT!!! 31:10— good job my man!!

Joel and I

See- you can be healthy- and run- and do things other than drink beer all day! Well, I just drank beer later that day.

BTW- Beth, I know you are out of town and everything, but I did NOT hit on her… it was difficult, but I restrained myself!!

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