... has been rough. I have not been running as much as I should. Crazy storms, weird hours at work, and SHIN SPLINTS are the root. It has also been hard because I have been running alone :( I have some people that want to run with me but the schedules never seem to jive, or if they do, it is like 100 degrees or tornado weather. Boo to that.
I have been doing my workout video pretty regularly, and have some schemes in mind to raise money. This weekend I ran/walked 13 mi. It was pretty horrendous because of the shin splints. It took me about 3 hrs. This weekend, we are to run 10, so that should be okay. I will be in Marion for a class reunion so I think I will try out my old haunts. I would love to do the Sac and Fox, but Mom says it is partially closed due to flood damage. Sad.
Next weekend, Ryan and I will be going to Duluth, MN for a wedding. We plan on spending a few days up there camping. Hopefully we can stay with friends in the Twin Cities on the way up so we won't have to drive so far on the way up or back. I know it will be a challenge to get my mileage in these days too, but since we will be on the lake and it will be a teensy bit cooler, and of course I won't have to work, I plan on really getting my mileage back up. I hope my legs are feeling better by then! Wish me luck!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The long and short of it
It has been quite a while since I last blogged!
In the meantime, I have been in Davenport for a bachelorette party, in Cedar Rapids for Independence Day and to survey the extensive flood damage :( ... I have been to Lincoln, NE for a wedding, and drove to Deerwood, MN, sat on top of Iowa's state capitol, and have driven all around Iowa for work. I have been able to get my workouts in here and there, not always in the form of running, but in the form of swimming at Iowa State, jumping on a trampoline with my nephews, and last night, walking all over Ames soliciting donations from RAGBRAI riders. I made almost $100 just from that and also got the word out about Team In Training.
I have not been receiving as many checks lately, so I will probably be sending out reminder postcards soon. Recommitment is coming up soon, which means I will be locked in to the fund raising goal because TNT is going to have to start making reservations and booking flights. I don't think I am going to be able to raise all $4,300 I need to participate in San Francisco. :( I have a few more weeks to decide what the next step will be.
The way I see it, the options are simple:
1) Work my tail off and make the $4,300.
2) Work my tail off and make $4,100. This will be enough for me to go to the Rock & Roll San Antonio race and see Pat Benetar. I know the difference is only $200, but it would give me an extra month to spend raising the cash.
3) Work my tail off and raise $2,000 so I can participate in the Des Moines Marathon. I know this is a real, viable option and no matter how much I raise, just training and getting donations is an accomplishment in itself, but... I can run in Des Moines any day of the week. I would like to have the trip be sort of a reward, and Des Moines is just not that exciting to me anymore. I am down there sometimes several times a week for work and practice.
We'll see how things go.
I'll keep you posted.
... oh and I last sent in over $300 in checks that should be credited to my account soon (along with the $144 that Ryan and I raised at the Corn 500 over a month ago). Today I received 2 donations of $100 each... So by my estimation, I am almost to $800 (?) I have continued selling brownies and now M&Ms at work, so that is pretty steady, maybe like $5 per week. But it all adds up! I have some plans in the works, too. I am hoping to incorporate some sort of fundraiser with the football games when they start up.
Well, I should probably go get some miles in today before it gets too dark!
Have a good night!
In the meantime, I have been in Davenport for a bachelorette party, in Cedar Rapids for Independence Day and to survey the extensive flood damage :( ... I have been to Lincoln, NE for a wedding, and drove to Deerwood, MN, sat on top of Iowa's state capitol, and have driven all around Iowa for work. I have been able to get my workouts in here and there, not always in the form of running, but in the form of swimming at Iowa State, jumping on a trampoline with my nephews, and last night, walking all over Ames soliciting donations from RAGBRAI riders. I made almost $100 just from that and also got the word out about Team In Training.
I have not been receiving as many checks lately, so I will probably be sending out reminder postcards soon. Recommitment is coming up soon, which means I will be locked in to the fund raising goal because TNT is going to have to start making reservations and booking flights. I don't think I am going to be able to raise all $4,300 I need to participate in San Francisco. :( I have a few more weeks to decide what the next step will be.
The way I see it, the options are simple:
1) Work my tail off and make the $4,300.
2) Work my tail off and make $4,100. This will be enough for me to go to the Rock & Roll San Antonio race and see Pat Benetar. I know the difference is only $200, but it would give me an extra month to spend raising the cash.
3) Work my tail off and raise $2,000 so I can participate in the Des Moines Marathon. I know this is a real, viable option and no matter how much I raise, just training and getting donations is an accomplishment in itself, but... I can run in Des Moines any day of the week. I would like to have the trip be sort of a reward, and Des Moines is just not that exciting to me anymore. I am down there sometimes several times a week for work and practice.
We'll see how things go.
I'll keep you posted.
... oh and I last sent in over $300 in checks that should be credited to my account soon (along with the $144 that Ryan and I raised at the Corn 500 over a month ago). Today I received 2 donations of $100 each... So by my estimation, I am almost to $800 (?) I have continued selling brownies and now M&Ms at work, so that is pretty steady, maybe like $5 per week. But it all adds up! I have some plans in the works, too. I am hoping to incorporate some sort of fundraiser with the football games when they start up.
Well, I should probably go get some miles in today before it gets too dark!
Have a good night!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Website
I just updated the fundraising website with information about our honored teammate, six-year-old Natalie Borgen, from Pleasant Hill, IA.
Check it out!
Donors
Apparently the word is out! I have sent out about 60 letters to potential donors. I have gotten a few sent back (I guess people have moved since I last sent them a piece of mail!) but I have already gotten a few responses from family members, so that is very encouraging. I only sent them out last week!
$25 from Vern and Valda Schaul
$25 from Dave and Elaine Shaw
I have continued to bring in a few bucks per week by selling goodies at work.
Thanks everyone for your support-- and tell your friends!
$25 from Vern and Valda Schaul
$25 from Dave and Elaine Shaw
I have continued to bring in a few bucks per week by selling goodies at work.
Thanks everyone for your support-- and tell your friends!
Background
FYI, in case you were wondering.
I guess you could call this my athletic resume.
Currently: Training for the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco on October 19th.
I am up to 12 miles (in ~2:20), and am cross-training with weights and swimming.
My goal is to finish uninjured. I would like to be done in 6 hrs, but I don't really know what to expect at this point because I have never even ran a 1/2 marathon yet. I think I will be able to run the majority of it and I am training myself physically and mentally in preparation for the big day!
College:
ISU Crew Club, 1 semester
University of Iowa Women's Novice Rowing Team: 1 year (yes, I was a D1 athlete)
H.S.
Cross Country: 2 yrs (I was never the fastest, but I was never the last either!)
Soccer: 3 yrs (my favorite is sweeper, but any defense will do)
Volleyball: 2 yrs (I like to serve best)
Tennis: 2 yrs (terrible!)
Softball: ha- I started playing softball when I was five. I have played every position, but prefer catcher, outfield, and 3B/SS... so basically anything but pitcher or 1B. My first varsity start was in 8th grade at the state tournament. The first sign I got was to bunt and I almost died! We ended up getting 6th for 2A schools. Not bad for a roster of only 11 girls. :) Sadly, we didn't make it back, but I still love and will always love the game.
I guess you could call this my athletic resume.
Currently: Training for the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco on October 19th.
I am up to 12 miles (in ~2:20), and am cross-training with weights and swimming.
My goal is to finish uninjured. I would like to be done in 6 hrs, but I don't really know what to expect at this point because I have never even ran a 1/2 marathon yet. I think I will be able to run the majority of it and I am training myself physically and mentally in preparation for the big day!
College:
ISU Crew Club, 1 semester
University of Iowa Women's Novice Rowing Team: 1 year (yes, I was a D1 athlete)
H.S.
Cross Country: 2 yrs (I was never the fastest, but I was never the last either!)
Soccer: 3 yrs (my favorite is sweeper, but any defense will do)
Volleyball: 2 yrs (I like to serve best)
Tennis: 2 yrs (terrible!)
Softball: ha- I started playing softball when I was five. I have played every position, but prefer catcher, outfield, and 3B/SS... so basically anything but pitcher or 1B. My first varsity start was in 8th grade at the state tournament. The first sign I got was to bunt and I almost died! We ended up getting 6th for 2A schools. Not bad for a roster of only 11 girls. :) Sadly, we didn't make it back, but I still love and will always love the game.
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