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Mar21

Celebrating Ten Years of Team in Training

TweetCelebrating Ten Years Ten years ago, I signed up to train for a marathon with Team in Training….at age 52.   I walked that marathon at Disney World in 6:30….followed by two more events that year.  Ten years and 21 events later, I’m celebrating ten years of fitness and fundraising – over $100,000 I’m told. [...]

Celebrating Ten Years Ten years ago, I signed up to train for a marathon with Team in Training....at age 52.   I walked that marathon at Disney World in 6:30....followed by two more events that year.  Ten years and 21 events later, I'm celebrating ten years of fitness and fundraising - over $100,000 I'm told.  And I get emotional...because I've done this in honor and memory of 7 people I've known and loved.  Six of them are gone now...but their spirits are forever part of me, and the need to fund research, education, and family services continues.  I'm going for another $10,000 in fundraising this year, because I can (answer to husband 10 yrs ago).  Please watch the video, celebrate ten years of running, biking, triathlon, and now hiking for a cause that is dear to many hearts.  Give it a voice.  Give it a generous donation now. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/38913582 [/vimeo]
Mar08

Weekend Warriors – Training for the Cause

TweetMarch 7-8 What a beautiful weekend for riding! Our Team in Training cycle team (all present) gathered in Troutville, VA to ride 40 miles to Buchanan and beyond along scenic country roads and rolling streams. Just a week ago we were playing in the big snow, but Saturday it was 75 degrees and we rode [...]

March 7-8 What a beautiful weekend for riding! Our Team in Training cycle team (all present) gathered in Troutville, VA to ride 40 miles to Buchanan and beyond along scenic country roads and rolling streams. Just a week ago we were playing in the big snow, but Saturday it was 75 degrees and we rode in shorts and short-sleeved jerseys. It was divine! We rode in pairs and stopped to rest and refill water bottles. The group is getting acquainted, making plans for the many training rides this season, and we shared a "mission moment" to talk about our Team Honoree, Kaye Kriz, who fights an on-going battle with her blood cancer, multiple myeloma. More on Kaye a bit later. The ride back to Troutville featured a mean little grade and steady wind to keep us cranking. I was told I could add a bow to the hair sticking out the top of my helmet. We all had hat hair for sure, and were glad to rack our bikes for the day. Today I raced home from church to meet up with a local social ride down to the New River...who could resist more good weather?! Most of the ride was familiar to me, but one road was new - and gravely - then dirt - then a gravely nose dive across a RR track to the road along the river. The return ride featured big wind and climbing, over and over again...my hands ached from gripping so hard. I was grateful to land safely - and the late afternoon found me napping for an hour. What a weekend!!! GO TEAM!!!
Mar04

Day 1

TweetHey everyone!  Welcome to my blog, where I will reflect on my training and fundraising experiences with Team in Training for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – and oh yes….the fun and challenging times I have with TriAdventure Sports at home in Blacksburg.  I started doing endurance sports with Team in Training 7 yrs. ago [...]

[caption id="attachment_96" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Baby Connor a.k.a. McBaby"]AKA McBaby[/caption] Hey everyone!  Welcome to my blog, where I will reflect on my training and fundraising experiences with Team in Training for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - and oh yes....the fun and challenging times I have with TriAdventure Sports at home in Blacksburg.  I started doing endurance sports with Team in Training 7 yrs. ago and have been hooked ever since.  I've done 17 events and raised about $75,000 over these years....and I don't plan to stop anytime soon.  It keeps me fit and focused on a cause for which I have a great passion.  I know that enthusiasm is contagious, and since I can't contain my enthusiasm for Team in Training, I feel it's time to share the experience so that you can care about this right along with me.  I need companions for the journey...especially virtual ones!  Today is a "day off," that is, I'm in Richmond to visit my grandson Connor, 13 days old, his parents Josh and Kristen, and their pets Gabby and Cali.  My exercise was a walk in beautiful sunshine and snowscape, and thinking how I would connect with you.  It's good to be reminded of the miracle of life, and newborn Connor does that for me....so I'm remembering to rest as I hold him, knowing that training will come again tomorrow.  Stay tuned!  Jan
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