Hi! I am back from running the 1/2 marathon in Vegas, here's a little update.

This year’s race came with a humbling reality: I showed up more de-conditioned and underprepared than ever before for this annual half marathon commitment.

My real challenge wasn’t only the miles. It was shifting my mindset.

To remember this is less about me and far more about the cause.
To lower my expectations and embrace a little humble pie (especially as runner after runner passed me by)
To reconnect with the joy of the experience; letting go of speed, performance, and personal bests, and instead being fully present to the moment… and to the reason I am committed to return each year.

What remains most is gratitude. Deep gratitude for the incredible generosity and support from people near and far. A powerful reminder that we cross the finish line together. THANK YOU.

And together, we are contributing to something truly meaningful: helping children with cancer and supporting the research that will one day end this disease.

Love, Helen