Alexa Gjonca

My dear friends, 

TLDR: I'm running a Spartan race because I easily fall into peer pressure and you should fall into it too by donating to the American Cancer Society. Thanks! 

 For the past year or so I've tested my strength and sanity at my favorite gym, Unrivaled. So when they said they were running a Spartan race at Fenway Park, I said why not! You could say I fell victim to the classic "if your friends jump off a bridge, would you?" In this case, absolutely 100% yes. Let's f'in do it! 

Am I looking forward to running a race in the cold, Boston, November weather? Absolutely not. 

Will I walk out of that course with my ego deflated? Extremely likely. 

Will I eat absolute SHIT on this course? Yes, yes I will. 

Do I expect anyone to come and watch me flail on every obstacle? You should, but you'd be crazy if you did. 

Now, Instead of just running for my ego, I've decided to run in support of the American Cancer Society. An organization that is near and dear to my family. As the daughter of a cancer survivor (shout out to you, dad, you kicked your cancer in the ass), the granddaughter of someone who also kicked cancer in the butt multiple times (love you Nena), and the friend of so many amazing people kicking cancer in the ass today (you guys are unbelievable), I am hoping the donations from my team can help support the mission to free the world from cancer. 

So please, donate a few bucks and help out a damn good cause!