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Dirty Dozen Endurance Run in Pinole, CA - July 10

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

So this sounds really cool! A race with no commitment on distance (guys, no commitment necessary, I think this is for us…). So what am I talking about? I’m talking about the Dirty Dozen and Half Dozen Endurance in Pinole, California which will take place on July 10th. This race offers a really interesting format, a run based on time not distance. This means that all you have to do is commit to running 6 or 12 hours (oh-oh guys, there’s that commitment word again) and run for as long and as far as you can. The race offers a beautiful 3.1 mile loop that will bring you through the start/finish area each time where you can stock-up on water, fuel, or talk-time with your friends. Sounds like a good time to me!

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Looking for Santa Claus? Jingle Bell Run/Walk in North Pole, Alaska July 10th

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Hey, don’t the people of Alaska have calendars? It’s still early summer, isn’t it??? Well, now I’m totally confused… Here I am looking on the web trying to find my next cool event and I think I found it… Heck, it can’t get much “cooler” than Alaska, can it? To make it more confusing, they almost have me believing that it is Christmas time already. Whoa, I think I need to lie down for a second…

So what has me so confused, well I’ll tell you; it is the Jingle Bell Run/Walk in North Pole, Alaska. This event will be happening on July 10th and is starting at the Santa Claus House. Are you serious? You mean old St. Nick is really gonna let a bunch of people start running/walking from his house when he is busy preparing for next Christmas??? These people must really have some “connections” with the “Big Guy” in North Pole! So what’s next, are Santa Claus and his elves also going to run the race? Well, they just might… To make this event even more interesting, they are encouraging all participants to wear holiday costumes and/or bells on themselves. So you had better watch out and be a good boy/girl during the race, Santa and his elves may join the race and watch you while you are racing…

Oh, I was so excited with all the Christmas, North Pole, and Santa Claus stuff; I almost forgot the most important part of this event. This event will support the Arthritis Foundation (what a great foundation) and offers an incentive to raise money for the foundation. The person who raises the most money (more that $3000) will receive two round trip tickets on Alaska Airlines. So come on up to the North Pole, support a good cause, and who knows, you may meet Santa Claus and get on his “nice” list. Have fun!

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I like Beer Bellies - The Beer Belly Two in Suamico, WI on June 27th

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Now this is just a cool name for a race, the Beer Belly Two! Just hearing the name makes me feel less self-conscious of the belly and “love handles” that suddenly appeared when I reach 40+ years old. It makes me want to go check-out this even and see all of the fit and not so fit participants! I may just do that…

The Beer Belly Two is a family oriented run/walk that takes place on June 27th in Suamico, Wisconsin. The purpose of this run/walk is to raise money for local family-oriented human service organizations, including Children with Cancer, Golden House, Ecumenical Partnership for Housing and Paul’s Pantry. It offers a 2-mile competitive run or a 2-mile fun walk and promises to be a great time. So please, come support some great organizations, get a little exercise, and yes, be proud to show off your own beer belly…

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Help A Greyhound in Anderson, SC - June 26

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Ok, no funny stuff to start this post… I would just like to tell everyone about a great ride that is near and dear to my heart. The Greyhound Rescue Ride will be happening on June 26th in Anderson, South Carolina and will help find “forever homes” for greyhounds and also benefit the Anderson County Humane Society and the Electric City Chapter of Greyhound Pets of America. The ride consists of a 25, 40, or 62 mile option through some beautiful country. This is really awesome because greyhounds are truly amazing dogs and so many of them are in need of a good home once they have “retired” from racing. Besides being the fastest dogs in the world (can run over 40mph!) they are also fantastic companions. They truly enjoy human companionship and are incredibly loving, expressive, and sensitive.

So, as you have probably guess by now, I am truly “pro-greyhound”. I have not had the honor of adopting a retired racing greyhound, YET, but I am the proud parent of two Italian Greyhounds (Luna and Soleil). Since they are miniature they definitely do not have the size of a greyhound, but they are just as loving, dedicated, and expressive (and extremely fast for their size)! Plus, just like full sized greyhounds, they are really cool and get a lot of people who approach me to look at them, enjoy their beauty, and generally compliment me on them.

So please, if you are anywhere near Anderson, South Carolina, please try to check out this great event and who knows, you may leave with new greyhound best-friend…

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Are We in Italy? Tour d’Italia, Italy Texas, June 19

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Whoa, now hold on a minute! I thought I watched the Giro d’Italia a couple weeks ago and saw Ivan Basso win the Pink Jersey! Talk about being confused… Now I see that the 25th annual Tour d’Italia will be happening on June 19th… Does this mean that all the Pro Tour Teams are planning to do the race all over again? Nope, it just means that the Tour d’Italia will be happening in Italy, Texas and a group of excited riders (about 2000 expected) will be ready and raring to go. This 12 to 63 ride is being put on by the Lone Star Cyclist, a group of dedicated cyclist who believe in recreation cycling, bike safety, and above all, camaraderie.

All the cyclists will be riding for some great causes which include the Italy High School, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and other North Texas charities. As if the great causes were not enough, you will also be able to purchase and enjoy an all you can eat spaghetti dinner, pancake breakfast, and fantastic lunch which will all be cooked by the Italy High School Coaches. All sounds good to me! Let’s help celebrate the 25th anniversary!

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DetermiNation to find a cure

Monday, May 31st, 2010

I used to work at the American Cancer Society. The people there care about making a difference, not just in cancer research, but in making a difference in the way people diagnosed with cancer live their lives. Their programs support people from the time of being diagnosed, thru treatment and beyond. Their events like, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Relay for Life and others help bring awareness to the community and funds to support the fight against cancer.

Well the American Cancer Society has stepped it up in the arena of athletic events. They have a new program DetermiNation. Joining forces with the Rock n’ Roll marathon series and many other events around the country, ACS and DetermiNation are looking to educate and raise money for the Fight Against Cancer!

Find out how you can get involved and find the determination to endure, and the DetermiNation to find a cure.

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Shammi N Koozies in Wimberley, Texas June 12

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

I remember the days when we use to grab an inner-tube, throw-on some sunscreen, and jump in the river to enjoy the afternoon. Ah, those were the good-old-days… Now, throw-in a bike ride along with the river tubing and you have yourself a fantastic day! Well, Wimberley, Texas has done just that with the Shammies N’ Koozies bike ride and tubing event. This event will be taking place on June 12th and will take you on a 40 or 65 mile ride through the hill country of Texas. Once you complete your ride, you will be treated to a Texas BBQ (mmmm, pulled-pork sandwiches, beef brisket, beans…) and then grab a tube and float down the Guadalupe River. Doesn’t get much better than this!!!

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Miles for smiles in Colorado, June 5th

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Want to get in a little run and feel good about yourself while doing it? Looking to support a really fantastic cause? If you said “yes” to one or both of these questions, then you need to check-out the Miles-For-Smiles run. Worchester, Washington will be putting-on a Miles-For-Smiles run on June 5th that will support the Two Angels Foundation. So you are probably asking what is the Two Angels Foundation? This foundation was organized in memory of Allyson and Rachel Mohatt, two little girls who were diagnosed with, and passed-away from Nemaline Myopathy which is a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. In memory of these two brave girls, the foundation helps to obtain the funding of adaptive equipment to be used at home and school for other special needs kids. Sounds like a great reason for me to toss on my sneakers and head out for a run…

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What’s a Skinny Raven? Anchorage AK, June 4th

Friday, May 14th, 2010

I’ve grown-up and seen plenty of well-fed Ravens flying around in my time, but never seen a “Skinny Raven”. So I asked myself, what the heck is a “Skinny Raven? That’s when I learned that Skinny Raven is actually a running apparel shop located in Anchorage, Alaska that puts-on a cool running race and has some sweet footware. The Skinny Raven Twilight 12K Run in Anchorage, Alaska is the race and it will take place at 7PM on June 4th. This sounds really cool because you can start the race and there will still be plenty of light at 7PM (not your typical evening run!!!). Another great thing is that you can actually do this run in shorts and a t-shirt because the temperatures are reasonable warm in Alaska during this time of year. Sounds like a good time to me, beautiful scenery in Anchorage, an awesome opportunity to race in an exotic area of the world and delicious pizza and beer from Bear Tooth Pizza when finished. Sign me up!

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Ramblin’ Rose Sprint Triathlon in Raleigh, NC May 23

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Calling all women… Well, all women who want to make a difference and have fun in a triathlon. On May 23rd, Raleigh, NC will be the host of the Ramblin’ Rose Women Only Sprint Triathlon. Also, as the name says, NO MEN ALLOWED… Sorry guys, I guess we can only volunteer for the triathlon and support all the women as they compete. So besides the fact that it is a really cool triathlon, why am I writing about the Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon? Well it is because this triathlon benefits The Pretty in Pink Foundation. The Pretty in Pink foundation is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance, resources, and support to under insured and uninsured people diagnosed with breast cancer in North Carolina. Now you may ask, yeah I know that breast cancer support is great, but why do you care so much??? Well, the reason is that my Mom is a breast cancer survivor and I am extremely thankful to still have her here with me!!! Because of that, I try to do all that I can to help support the various breast cancer agencies and help get rid of this terrible disease! We all deserve to keep our Mom / Sister / Daughter / Aunt / etc… around for many more years. Please check-out this great triathlon. Thank you!

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