Biggest Loser Fundraiser
Every year, my friend Tina signs up for multiple Team in Training charity athletic events, to help raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I just went to her latest fundraiser, which she is calling “The Biggest Loser” fundraiser, based on the popularity of the TV show with the same name.
First Official Weigh-in
We all [...]
Final Preparation for South Florida MS150
My husband and I, along with approximately 3,300 other cyclists, will be participating in the 2009 Zimmerman MS150 bike ride this weekend. The 2-day ride, which benefits the Multiple Sclerosis Society, starts from the University of Miami in Coral Gables. Riders will travel 75 miles south west, on day one, to John Pennekamp State Park [...]
Cycle the W.A.V.E. Ride
The WAVE ride, Women Against Violence Everywhere, is a women’s bike ride which benefits the Eastside Domestic Violence Program. 100% of the proceeds raised as a result of the Wave ride are donated to the EDVP, Eastside Domestic Violence Program. EDVP’s mission is to end domestic violence by changing individual, institutional and societal beliefs, attitudes [...]
Get Creative With Decorations
I’m always hosting all kinds of crazy fundraising events at my house each year. Past themes have included Girl’s Club Tea Party, Italian Dinner Celebration and Halloween Costume Party. Right now I’m putting the finishing touches on the Team in Training cycle team’s Mad Scientist’s Party.
Party Supply Stores
The Mad Scientist’s Party is like a miniature [...]
Pan Massachusetts Challenge
30th PMC Ride
The 30th Pan-Massachusetts Challenge ride takes place on August 1 & 2, 2009. Approximately 5,000 cyclists are expected to take part in the 2009 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Last year, the PMC Ride raised $35 million dollars, which was donated to the Jimmy Fund. The Jimmy Fund supports cancer research and care at Boston’s world-renowned [...]
Sports Grants Foundation
I just read a Tweet on Twitter about the Sportsgrants Foundation. I went to the Sportsgrants Twitter page and found a link to their website. Sportsgrants is managed by Scott Zagarino, a former member of the USA National Triathlon team.
Sportsgrants is an independent 501c3 charitable organization that creates, produces and fundraises through innovative sports and [...]
Host a Mad Scientist’s Party
My friends and I, who do many Team in Training events, are always looking for creative ways to raise money for our latest events.
Science Can Be Fun
This seasons Palm Beach cycle team mentor, Tina O’Brien, is a chemist. She had an idea to host a Mad Scientist’s Party. She is going to get specimen cups [...]
Fall Palm Beach Team in Training Events
Team in Training is currently recruiting participants for the fall 2009 season. Team in Training is the largest fund raising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Team in Training helps to train beginner through advanced athletes to train for a marathon, triathlon, hike or century bike ride. In return, each Team in Training participant [...]
Team in Training Hikes
Yesterday, Lori Rice wrote about Add Hiking to Your Training Routine. Hiking is a fantastic activity to do as part of a cross training routine. And on the less technical hiking trails, you may even come across a trail runner or two. When I first started running, just about a year ago, the first pair [...]
Don’t Get Lost in Details
I have a tendency to over-plan and over-think whatever project I’m working on at the moment. My husband would probably say I’m a bit anal-retentive, I just like to think of it as being extremely organized. He is a more casual person, and doesn’t do much pre planning. He thinks leaving for the airport 1 [...]
