I've had a really good day today.  I woke up before the sun and couldn't get back to sleep.  After I finally got up and ate breakfast, I was ready to go back to bed!  I went to the rec. center this afternoon with my sister Mel.  She's training for the half marathon too, which is really awesome!  I was able to do the treadmill 30 minutes at 4 mph, so I was quite pleased about that!  Next thing you know, I'll be sprinting!  I'll let you know when that happens.  : ) 

I've been working with one of the trainers at the rec. center for a couple of years.  She's been very encouraging and has done a great deal to inspire and motivate me to exercise regularly.  I got an amazing e-mail from her today, which I will include on here, so you can all participate if you'd like!  I told her a while ago about a "stair climb" race I thought would be fun.  I learned about it right before I was diagnosed, so I never got registered.  She told me this week she was going to do it in my honor.  WOW!  Here's the e-mail she sent to me (and many others):

Hey, All!
          A dear friend, Kim Ulmer, was preparing to do this stair climb in Salt Lake City a couple months ago. In the course of her training, she discovered a lump in her breast and is now battling breast cancer and unable to participate.
          I am signing up in honor of her, and her tremendous will-power and strength. She is an inspiration to me.
          Please join her and me and help us raise money for the American Lung Association in Utah. They have programs in place to help fight big tobacco, prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
          On the 27th of February, I will be participating in the Fight For Air Climb by climbing the tallest building in Salt Lake. I invite you to join me - any donation would be, very much, appreciated.

http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/e01/part.jsp?rid=1103206&id=2735&acct=9001307997 (her fundraising page, each participant is strongly encouraged to raise at least $100)
          Please share this with any others who you know may be interested!  Thanks, Rachel

http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/info.jsp?id=2735 (more information about the race, if you'd like to see what programs are supported through this fundraiser)

Isn't that amazing?  I am so excited to go support her that day, even though I can't do it myself.  You can bet I'll do it in 2011 though!  This just made me smile when I got this.  THANKS Rachel!  You're awesome!