Potty Training - Despite her initial hesitation, Dilly is rocking this whole potty training thing. Just one pee accident over the first two days, and even then, she "caught" herself. I can not express enough how ecstatic I am that this doesn't look like it's going to be a 7 month ordeal like it was with Doodle.
Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on how you look at it, Dilly is working the system. She's peeing pretty much every five minutes or so, just to get the marshmellow "reward." Yeah, I'm being played. Now if I could only convince her that she's not going to get sucked into the toilet if she goes number two ...
Thunderstorms, revisited - After missing my run yesterday morning due to thunderstorms, I had to find the time to squeeze in my run little by little throughout the day. And that's exactly what I did. Between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., I logged 8 miles over 5 runs with an average pace of 8:46. Apparently, trying to squeeze in a mile before someone freaks out will make you run fast. Also, it will prove that there is ALWAYS time to work out.
Virtual Race - In case you missed it yesterday, starting next week I will be hosting a Virtual 5K/10K. Entry will be open to anyone who has made a contribution to my NYC Marathon Fundraising (HERE). Plus, as an incentive, there will be some great prizes up for grabs from Everyday Endurance, Tommie Copper and Gu Energy. So, if you want to play along, now's the time to donate. Look for more details tomorrow.
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Running Skirts Virtual Skirt Basket Winner ...
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has already donated to my fundraising efforts and to Running Skirts for sponsoring this AMAZING Virtual Skirt Basket. As of this morning, I have raised $3161 of my $3000 commitment, a whopping 105%! Without all of your support, reaching my goal wouldn't have been possible. With that said, there is still time to make a donation to Grassroot Soccer. All you have to do is check out my fundraising page HERE.
And now for the winner! There were 494 entries and thanks to random.org the winner is ...
#212 - Judy Read (no blog)
Congrats! Please email me at racingwithbabes (at) yahoo (dot) com to claim your prizes!
And now for the winner! There were 494 entries and thanks to random.org the winner is ...
#212 - Judy Read (no blog)
Congrats! Please email me at racingwithbabes (at) yahoo (dot) com to claim your prizes!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
back to reality ...
Wow! I'm not even sure where I should begin. Hood to Coast was amazing. Nuun, and everyone who works there, is amazing. My nuun-mates are amazing.Even all the missteps were amazing (well, maybe amazingly funny or amazingly frustrating). Honestly, I'm don't even know if my recap will do my experience any justice.
But regardless, the recap is going to have to wait, as today is my first full day home since August 18th. I have no clue what's going on here and I need to get my butt in gear. So, to hold you over, here are some of my favorite pictures from the weekend ...
P.S. Today is the LAST DAY to enter my wicked awesome Running Skirts raffle. The winner will take home a COMPLETE OUTFIT from Running Skirts. Shirt. Skirt. Socks. Gear Bag. Winner takes all.
All you need to do is make a donation HERE. For every $5 you donate, you get one entry. All of the details can be found HERE. And as an extra incentive to donate, if you make a contribution TODAY, I will give you five (5) bonus entries to the raffle. Plus, you'll earn some good karma. So what are you waiting for?
But regardless, the recap is going to have to wait, as today is my first full day home since August 18th. I have no clue what's going on here and I need to get my butt in gear. So, to hold you over, here are some of my favorite pictures from the weekend ...
P.S. Today is the LAST DAY to enter my wicked awesome Running Skirts raffle. The winner will take home a COMPLETE OUTFIT from Running Skirts. Shirt. Skirt. Socks. Gear Bag. Winner takes all.
All you need to do is make a donation HERE. For every $5 you donate, you get one entry. All of the details can be found HERE. And as an extra incentive to donate, if you make a contribution TODAY, I will give you five (5) bonus entries to the raffle. Plus, you'll earn some good karma. So what are you waiting for?
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Three Things Thursday ...
Busch Gardens - Yesterday, I had the crazy idea to take the girls and meet Katye and her family at Busch Gardens. They are visiting for a few days and we didn't have plans, so it worked out quite well. Unfortunately, we only got to spend a short time with them (lunch and a few rides), but we had a blast.
And I only regretted attacking Busch Gardens with a 6, 4 and 2 year old a few thousand times. OK, I'm kidding. Mostly.
Change in Plans - As you may recall, I have been following a modified version of the Hanson Brothers plan from Runner's World. I love this plan, but, and this is a big but, a six day a week schedule leaves little room for flexibility or rest. I started feeling tied to this schedule and I refuse to sacrifice my family life to get my runs in. It just won't happen.
So, I made another slight modification to the plan. I added a rest day by making Tuesdays "double days." Easy run in the morning. Speedwork at night. This means I can still get all my miles in, but I also gain an extra rest day (or the ability to throw in an unscheduled run, if I'd like). Now my plan looks like this ...
Talk about trial and error.
Free Stuff - Have you entered my wicked awesome Running Skirts raffle to raise funds for Grassroot Soccer (My NYC Marathon Charity Team). The winner will take home a COMPLETE OUTFIT from Running Skirts. Shirt. Skirt. Socks. Gear Bag. Winner takes all.
All you need to do is make a donation HERE. For every $5 you donate, you get one entry. All of the details can be found HERE. And as an extra incentive to donate, if you make a contribution TODAY, I will give you five (5) bonus entries to BOTH the raffle and my Aspaeris Pivot Short Giveaway which ends tonight. So what are you waiting for?
And I only regretted attacking Busch Gardens with a 6, 4 and 2 year old a few thousand times. OK, I'm kidding. Mostly.
Change in Plans - As you may recall, I have been following a modified version of the Hanson Brothers plan from Runner's World. I love this plan, but, and this is a big but, a six day a week schedule leaves little room for flexibility or rest. I started feeling tied to this schedule and I refuse to sacrifice my family life to get my runs in. It just won't happen.
So, I made another slight modification to the plan. I added a rest day by making Tuesdays "double days." Easy run in the morning. Speedwork at night. This means I can still get all my miles in, but I also gain an extra rest day (or the ability to throw in an unscheduled run, if I'd like). Now my plan looks like this ...
Talk about trial and error.
Free Stuff - Have you entered my wicked awesome Running Skirts raffle to raise funds for Grassroot Soccer (My NYC Marathon Charity Team). The winner will take home a COMPLETE OUTFIT from Running Skirts. Shirt. Skirt. Socks. Gear Bag. Winner takes all.
All you need to do is make a donation HERE. For every $5 you donate, you get one entry. All of the details can be found HERE. And as an extra incentive to donate, if you make a contribution TODAY, I will give you five (5) bonus entries to BOTH the raffle and my Aspaeris Pivot Short Giveaway which ends tonight. So what are you waiting for?
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Three Things Thursday ...
Speed - Ever since returning to running (June 1) after my surgery, I have been focused on slowly building my mileage. I've skipped all forms of speedwork, despite the fact that the posse holds weekly hill repeat sessions. Part of me felt like a slacker. And the other part of me knew that I couldn't build my distance and speed at the same time (and neither should you).
Anyway, I vowed to add the speedwork back into my schedule once the San Francisco Half was out of the way. And that's exactly what I did. Last night, I hit the treadmill for 800m repeats ...
(This is how you dress to run repeats on your treadmill when no one is going to see you, right?)
After a quick warmup, I did 6 x 800m @ 7:30 @ 0% incline (equals 7:49 pace on the road/track) with a 400m jog in between. By the last one, I was definitely spent but I felt strong. And if we are being honest here, I was more concerned for my treadmill than for me. I'm pretty sure he's on his last leg. Boo!
And then this morning, after a full 9 hour rest, I met the posse for hill repeats. 1.5 mile warmup, 7 repeats (.13 mile) @ 10K pace (splits: 0:58, 0:59, 0:59, 0:58, 0:59, 0:59, 0:57), 1 mile cooldown. Basically, I am a human metronome. Be jealous.
Speedwork, you've got nothing on me ...
Running Skirts - In case you missed it, on Monday, I posted my latest raffle to raise funds for Grassroot Soccer (My NYC Marathon Charity Team). The winner will take home a COMPLETE OUTFIT from Running Skirts. Shirt. Skirt. Socks. Gear Bag. Winner takes all.
All you need to do is make a donation HERE. For every $5 you donate, you get one entry. All of the details can be found HERE. And as an extra incentive to donate, if you make a contribution TODAY, I will give you five (5) bonus entries. So what are you waiting for?
Nuun - As you know, I am running Hood to Coast later this month with Nuun Platuun. The lovely Kerrie T. made our team this sweet logo ...
Basically, I am in love.
And if you'd love to try Nuun, here's your chance. From now until September 30th, you can save 25% on your order from Nuun HERE. Just use the code "nuunplatuun" at checkout.
Anyway, I vowed to add the speedwork back into my schedule once the San Francisco Half was out of the way. And that's exactly what I did. Last night, I hit the treadmill for 800m repeats ...
(This is how you dress to run repeats on your treadmill when no one is going to see you, right?)After a quick warmup, I did 6 x 800m @ 7:30 @ 0% incline (equals 7:49 pace on the road/track) with a 400m jog in between. By the last one, I was definitely spent but I felt strong. And if we are being honest here, I was more concerned for my treadmill than for me. I'm pretty sure he's on his last leg. Boo!
And then this morning, after a full 9 hour rest, I met the posse for hill repeats. 1.5 mile warmup, 7 repeats (.13 mile) @ 10K pace (splits: 0:58, 0:59, 0:59, 0:58, 0:59, 0:59, 0:57), 1 mile cooldown. Basically, I am a human metronome. Be jealous.
Speedwork, you've got nothing on me ...
Running Skirts - In case you missed it, on Monday, I posted my latest raffle to raise funds for Grassroot Soccer (My NYC Marathon Charity Team). The winner will take home a COMPLETE OUTFIT from Running Skirts. Shirt. Skirt. Socks. Gear Bag. Winner takes all.
All you need to do is make a donation HERE. For every $5 you donate, you get one entry. All of the details can be found HERE. And as an extra incentive to donate, if you make a contribution TODAY, I will give you five (5) bonus entries. So what are you waiting for?
Nuun - As you know, I am running Hood to Coast later this month with Nuun Platuun. The lovely Kerrie T. made our team this sweet logo ...
Basically, I am in love.And if you'd love to try Nuun, here's your chance. From now until September 30th, you can save 25% on your order from Nuun HERE. Just use the code "nuunplatuun" at checkout.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Running Skirts Virtual Skirt Basket ...
This November, I will be running the NYC Marathon with Team Grassroot Soccer, a fantastic organization who's mission is to educate, inspire and mobilize youth to stop the spread of HIV.
And as you probably know by now, I am a huge Running Skirts fan. At last count, I had 32 of their skirts, in addition to several tops and five pairs of RunLove Compression Socks. Basically, I am a walking billboard for the company (Note: I wore their white running skirt in the August 2011 issue of Runner's World).
With that said, it only seemed natural that I team up with Running Skirts to raise funds for Grassroot Soccer. Thanks to the generosity of the Running Skirts twins, Cindy and Christy, I have an AWESOME Virtual Skirt Basket to raffle off.
One VERY LUCKY winner will receive the following (winner's choice of size and color):
REQUIRED: Make a NEW donation to my NYC Marathon Fundraising HERE. For every $5 you donate, you will receive one (1) entry. If you have donated in the past, you MUST still make a NEW donation. However, your total number of entries will be based on the total amount you have donated (Example: $50 previously donated + a new $10 donation = $60 or 12 entries). Once you've donated, leave a comment to let me know the TOTAL amount you've donated.
BONUS ENTRIES:
And as you probably know by now, I am a huge Running Skirts fan. At last count, I had 32 of their skirts, in addition to several tops and five pairs of RunLove Compression Socks. Basically, I am a walking billboard for the company (Note: I wore their white running skirt in the August 2011 issue of Runner's World).
With that said, it only seemed natural that I team up with Running Skirts to raise funds for Grassroot Soccer. Thanks to the generosity of the Running Skirts twins, Cindy and Christy, I have an AWESOME Virtual Skirt Basket to raffle off.
One VERY LUCKY winner will receive the following (winner's choice of size and color):
- Top
- Skirt
- RunLove Compression Socks
- Gear Bag
REQUIRED: Make a NEW donation to my NYC Marathon Fundraising HERE. For every $5 you donate, you will receive one (1) entry. If you have donated in the past, you MUST still make a NEW donation. However, your total number of entries will be based on the total amount you have donated (Example: $50 previously donated + a new $10 donation = $60 or 12 entries). Once you've donated, leave a comment to let me know the TOTAL amount you've donated.
BONUS ENTRIES:
- Become a follower. Leave a comment
- "Like" Racing With Babes on Facebook HERE. Leave a comment.
- Follow me on Twitter HERE. Leave a comment.
- "Like" Running Skirts on Facebook HERE and let them know I sent you. Leave a comment.
- Follow Running Skirts on Twitter HERE. Leave a comment.
- Repost this raffle on your blog, Facebook or Twitter (Be sure to include @tmbrunnerfirst and @running_skirts in your tweet). Leave a comment.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
NYC Marathon Raffle Winners, Week 6 ...
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has already donated to my fundraising efforts. As of this morning, I have raised $1946 of my $3000 commitment, just about 65%! Without all of your support, reaching my goals wouldn't be possible.
And now for the final three winners! There were 324 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#149 - Missy (no blog)
#300 - Tricia @ Endurance Isn't Only Physical
#107 - Stephanie Anne @ Running to Health
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or donate yet), remember that I will be launching a Running Skirts sponsored raffle on Monday that you won't want to miss ...
And now for the final three winners! There were 324 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#149 - Missy (no blog)
#300 - Tricia @ Endurance Isn't Only Physical
#107 - Stephanie Anne @ Running to Health
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or donate yet), remember that I will be launching a Running Skirts sponsored raffle on Monday that you won't want to miss ...
Friday, July 22, 2011
NYC Marathon Raffle Winners, Week 5 ...
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has already donated to my fundraising efforts. As of this morning, I have raised $1801 of my $3000 commitment, just about 60%! Without all of your support, reaching my goals wouldn't be possible.
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the next three winners! There were 356 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#238 - SarahwithanH @ Becoming a Runner, Becoming Me
#329 - Laurie P. (no blog)
#269 - Karen @ Working it out
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 3 prizes in the mix and the final three winners will be selected on Thursday, July 28. Good luck!
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the next three winners! There were 356 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#238 - SarahwithanH @ Becoming a Runner, Becoming Me
#329 - Laurie P. (no blog)
#269 - Karen @ Working it out
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 3 prizes in the mix and the final three winners will be selected on Thursday, July 28. Good luck!
Friday, July 15, 2011
NYC Marathon Raffle Winners, Week 4
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has already donated to my fundraising efforts. As of this morning, I have raised $1801 of my $3000 commitment, just about 60%! Without all of your support, reaching my goals wouldn't be possible.
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the next three winners! There were 395 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#226 - Shelly @ It's Just on Foot in Front of the Other
#58 - Courtney @ Run, Courtney, Run
#312 - Jess @ Run with Jess
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 6 prizes in the mix and the next three winners will be selected on Friday, July 22. Good luck!
P.S. - I'm also giving away a pair of Brooks (valued up to $100) from Onlineshoes.com. You can enter HERE.
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the next three winners! There were 395 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#226 - Shelly @ It's Just on Foot in Front of the Other
#58 - Courtney @ Run, Courtney, Run
#312 - Jess @ Run with Jess
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 6 prizes in the mix and the next three winners will be selected on Friday, July 22. Good luck!
P.S. - I'm also giving away a pair of Brooks (valued up to $100) from Onlineshoes.com. You can enter HERE.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Three Things Thursday ...
Vacation - The girls and I are leaving tomorrow for a week long road trip, where we will visit Virginia Beach, New Jersey and Baltimore. I'm sure it will be quite the adventure, as traveling outnumbered 3:1 always is. And since we are out of here in less than 24 hours, there are two things I have been doing a lot of recently - Packing and Working Out.
Since Friday night, I have logged 103 miles (63 bike, 40 run) over 11 workouts (and I still have today's run on tap). Knowing that I would have a hard time getting all my runs in while we are gone, I "front loaded" my schedule this week to leave the fewest (and shortest) runs left to complete during our travels. It's worked out quite well, but when bed time rolls around I am DEAD TIRED. I feel like I could sleep for 12 hours. Which of course is never going to happen ...
No Shut-Eye - Dilly, being the angel that she is, thought it would be a fabulous idea to wake up at 1 a.m. last night, and not go back to sleep until 5 a.m. Obviously, she didn't get the memo that I AM DEAD TIRED.
Every 10-15 minutes for four hours straight, Dilly got out of her bed, walked to her door and yelled for me (J was out of town).
Pure insanity.
Needless to say, I am not in a very good place right now. She, however, got up for the day at 7:15 feeling fresh and rejuvenated. I'm sure by 2:15 p.m., I'll have a monster on my hands.
Loot - I am running with Team Grassroot Soccer and have committed to raising $3000 and I need your help to reach my goal.
Right now, I am hosting an AWESOME fundraising raffle HERE. There are 9 fabulous prizes left and I will be selecting the NEXT 3 WINNERS TOMORROW. You know you want to enter. All you have to do is make a donation HERE and then leave a comment on the raffle post. Easy peasy.
And, if you want another shot at winning a sweet prize, check out my current giveaway HERE. Thanks to OnlineShoes.com, one lucky winner will walk (or run) away with a new pair of Brooks.
Since Friday night, I have logged 103 miles (63 bike, 40 run) over 11 workouts (and I still have today's run on tap). Knowing that I would have a hard time getting all my runs in while we are gone, I "front loaded" my schedule this week to leave the fewest (and shortest) runs left to complete during our travels. It's worked out quite well, but when bed time rolls around I am DEAD TIRED. I feel like I could sleep for 12 hours. Which of course is never going to happen ...
No Shut-Eye - Dilly, being the angel that she is, thought it would be a fabulous idea to wake up at 1 a.m. last night, and not go back to sleep until 5 a.m. Obviously, she didn't get the memo that I AM DEAD TIRED.
Every 10-15 minutes for four hours straight, Dilly got out of her bed, walked to her door and yelled for me (J was out of town).
Pure insanity.
Needless to say, I am not in a very good place right now. She, however, got up for the day at 7:15 feeling fresh and rejuvenated. I'm sure by 2:15 p.m., I'll have a monster on my hands.
Loot - I am running with Team Grassroot Soccer and have committed to raising $3000 and I need your help to reach my goal.
Right now, I am hosting an AWESOME fundraising raffle HERE. There are 9 fabulous prizes left and I will be selecting the NEXT 3 WINNERS TOMORROW. You know you want to enter. All you have to do is make a donation HERE and then leave a comment on the raffle post. Easy peasy.
And, if you want another shot at winning a sweet prize, check out my current giveaway HERE. Thanks to OnlineShoes.com, one lucky winner will walk (or run) away with a new pair of Brooks.
Friday, July 8, 2011
NYC Marathon Raffle Winners, Week 3
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has already donated to my fundraising efforts. As of this morning, I have raised $1545 of my $3000 commitment, just about 52%! Without all of your support, reaching my goals wouldn't be possible.
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the next three winners! There were 318 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#302 - Katie @ Blessed with Full Hands
#141 - Erika @ MCM Mama
#205 - Lesley @ Racing It Off
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 9 prizes in the mix and the next three winners will be selected on Friday, July 15. Good luck!
P.S. - I'm also giving away a pair of Brooks (valued up to $100) from Onlineshoes.com. You can enter HERE.
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the next three winners! There were 318 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#302 - Katie @ Blessed with Full Hands
#141 - Erika @ MCM Mama
#205 - Lesley @ Racing It Off
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 9 prizes in the mix and the next three winners will be selected on Friday, July 15. Good luck!
P.S. - I'm also giving away a pair of Brooks (valued up to $100) from Onlineshoes.com. You can enter HERE.
Friday, July 1, 2011
NYC Marathon Raffle Winners, Week 2
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has already donated to my fundraising efforts. As of this morning, I have raised $1525 of my $3000 commitment, just about 51%! Without all of your support, reaching my goals wouldn't be possible.
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the next three winners! There were 412 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#263 - Meredeth a.k.a Earth Momma Mer
#278 - Erin @ See Mom Run Far
#357 - Jill @ Running to Sanity
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 12 prizes in the mix and the next three winners will be selected on Friday, July 8. Good luck!
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the next three winners! There were 412 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#263 - Meredeth a.k.a Earth Momma Mer
#278 - Erin @ See Mom Run Far
#357 - Jill @ Running to Sanity
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 12 prizes in the mix and the next three winners will be selected on Friday, July 8. Good luck!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Three Things Thursday ...
Runner's World - J came home from a business trip with like 18 copies of the August 2011 Runner's World. In case you missed the memo HERE, Dizzle, Doodle and I are pictured in the cover story. We are on page 70. It's pretty much the coolest thing ever.
And since I love the photo so much, I will be shelling out $250 to purchase ALL of the photos taken of us during the shoot. There were two different set ups and about a zillion and one photos. I am so excited to see them.
Shoulder - Speaking of the photo in Runner's World (expect me to talk about this for a while), it was taken 13 days after my surgery. Bet you can't even tell. Anyway, tomorrow will be 2 months since the crash and as of this morning, my doctor has given me the "all clear" to resume my normal activity. And thanks to my active lifestyle, he thinks we can forgo the PT route. I am so psyched about this.
He even said I could try swimming, but to be prepared to doggie paddle. Doesn't he know that's the only stroke I'm good at?
NYC Marathon Raffle - Tomorrow morning I will be selecting the next three winners in my NYC Marathon Fundraising Raffle HERE. There are still 15 awesome prizes including items from Tough Chik (the maker of the shirts the girls and I wore in Runner's World), See Jane Run (race entry, people!), RoadID and Allied Medal Displays. All you need to do to enter is make a donation HERE and then leave a comment on my raffle post.
As of right now, I am $90 short of being HALFWAY to my $3000 goal. And I need your help to get there. Anyone who makes a donation today, will get 10 BONUS ENTRIES in the raffle. And if you happen to be the person who gets me to $1500, you will get 20 BONUS ENTRIES. So what are you waiting for?
Thank you for your support!
And since I love the photo so much, I will be shelling out $250 to purchase ALL of the photos taken of us during the shoot. There were two different set ups and about a zillion and one photos. I am so excited to see them.
Shoulder - Speaking of the photo in Runner's World (expect me to talk about this for a while), it was taken 13 days after my surgery. Bet you can't even tell. Anyway, tomorrow will be 2 months since the crash and as of this morning, my doctor has given me the "all clear" to resume my normal activity. And thanks to my active lifestyle, he thinks we can forgo the PT route. I am so psyched about this.
He even said I could try swimming, but to be prepared to doggie paddle. Doesn't he know that's the only stroke I'm good at?
NYC Marathon Raffle - Tomorrow morning I will be selecting the next three winners in my NYC Marathon Fundraising Raffle HERE. There are still 15 awesome prizes including items from Tough Chik (the maker of the shirts the girls and I wore in Runner's World), See Jane Run (race entry, people!), RoadID and Allied Medal Displays. All you need to do to enter is make a donation HERE and then leave a comment on my raffle post.
As of right now, I am $90 short of being HALFWAY to my $3000 goal. And I need your help to get there. Anyone who makes a donation today, will get 10 BONUS ENTRIES in the raffle. And if you happen to be the person who gets me to $1500, you will get 20 BONUS ENTRIES. So what are you waiting for?
Thank you for your support!
Friday, June 24, 2011
NYC Marathon Raffle Winners, Week 1 ...
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has already donated to my fundraising efforts. As of this morning, I have raised $1250 of my $3000 commitment, just about 42%! Without all of your support, reaching my goals wouldn't be possible.
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the first three winners! There were 398 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#186 - Rene @ The Amherst Shuffle
#121 - Giraffy @ 365 days of Awesome
#286 - Kortni @ Today is the day ...
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 15 prizes in the mix and the next three winners will be selected on Friday, July 1. Good luck!
With that said, there is still plenty of time to donate and to win some FABULOUS prizes. Just head over to my NYC Marathon Raffle post HERE, make a donation HERE and come back to enter. It's easy peasy.
And now for the first three winners! There were 398 entries and thanks to random.org the winners are ...
#186 - Rene @ The Amherst Shuffle
#121 - Giraffy @ 365 days of Awesome
#286 - Kortni @ Today is the day ...
Congrats! Please email me with your prize selection at racingwithbabes@yahoo.com
And if you didn't win (or didn't enter yet) remember that there are still 15 prizes in the mix and the next three winners will be selected on Friday, July 1. Good luck!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Three Things Thursday ...
Hood To Coast - As you may have heard, Nuun announced their Hood To Coast Relay teams yesterday. And you might have also heard, that I was selected to join this fabulous group of bloggers HERE in the running of the relay. I could not be more excited.
And if you were wondering if you missed the post where I talked about this opportunity before today, you didn't. There were only two or three people who even knew I applied. SURPRISE!
And if you were wondering if you missed the post where I talked about this opportunity before today, you didn't. There were only two or three people who even knew I applied. SURPRISE!
So, as you can probably guess, between making the Hood to Coast Nuun Team and my Runner's World announcement, yesterday was kind of a big day around here. I am so hot right now ...
Mouth Drama - On Friday, Dizzle lost her front tooth.
It was a long and arduous process with lots and lots of tears. But we survived. (It was rough there for a while).
Now, her other front tooth is hanging by a thread.
I tried to get a good picture of it, but it doesn't photograph well. Trust me though, it's migrating towards the center of her mouth and is starting to stick out instead of down. It's a total snaggletooth. And the only thing sillier looking will be the GINORMOUS gap she'll have once it actually falls out.
In other mouth news, on Tuesday night, Dilly was running around on the hardwood floors in our home with socks on both her hands and her feet. I was in the office (just off the kitchen) when I heard her hit the ground next to the refrigerator. When I went to see what happened, she turned to me and screamed. When she opened her mouth, blood poured out.
Dilly had bitten a gaping hole in her tongue. It was close to needing stitches, but the risks of the sedation were higher than that of waiting to see if it healed on it's own. She's fine, by the way.
Giveaways - If you haven't entered my HUGE NYC Marathon raffle HERE, do it today. I will be selecting my first three winners tomorrow. All it takes to enter is a donation to my fundraising HERE. Go ahead, all the cool kids are doing it.
And now for the winner of the Sportline Heart Rate Monitor and Pedometer. There were 174 entries and thanks to random.org, the winner was #107 ...
Allison @ Just Tri and Finish
Congrats Allison! Please send me an email with your mailing address so I can send you your prize!
Mouth Drama - On Friday, Dizzle lost her front tooth.
It was a long and arduous process with lots and lots of tears. But we survived. (It was rough there for a while).Now, her other front tooth is hanging by a thread.
I tried to get a good picture of it, but it doesn't photograph well. Trust me though, it's migrating towards the center of her mouth and is starting to stick out instead of down. It's a total snaggletooth. And the only thing sillier looking will be the GINORMOUS gap she'll have once it actually falls out.In other mouth news, on Tuesday night, Dilly was running around on the hardwood floors in our home with socks on both her hands and her feet. I was in the office (just off the kitchen) when I heard her hit the ground next to the refrigerator. When I went to see what happened, she turned to me and screamed. When she opened her mouth, blood poured out.
Dilly had bitten a gaping hole in her tongue. It was close to needing stitches, but the risks of the sedation were higher than that of waiting to see if it healed on it's own. She's fine, by the way.Giveaways - If you haven't entered my HUGE NYC Marathon raffle HERE, do it today. I will be selecting my first three winners tomorrow. All it takes to enter is a donation to my fundraising HERE. Go ahead, all the cool kids are doing it.
And now for the winner of the Sportline Heart Rate Monitor and Pedometer. There were 174 entries and thanks to random.org, the winner was #107 ...
Allison @ Just Tri and Finish
Congrats Allison! Please send me an email with your mailing address so I can send you your prize!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
3TT: things J enjoys edition ...
RUNNING - About a month ago, I posted a link for the Amica Newport Half Marathon on J's Facebook page. With it, I wrote something to the effect of, "We will be in RI the same weekend as this race. We should run it."
At the time, J wasn't sold. Although he ran two half marathons last year (Marine Corps Historic Half and Richmond), I didn't know if I could convince him to join me. But then, yesterday morning, when I checked my email, I found THIS GROUPON for discounted race entries to the Amica Newport Half Marathon (5K and Marathon are included too).
Jackpot.
I told J about it, expecting resistance. But instead, he didn't fight at all. In fact, he said that the $37 dollar price tag for the Half Marathon was too good to pass up. (I actually think he said that it would be silly not to get it if it's that price.)
And with that, we were registered. J's 3rd half. My 12th. We may or may not run together. The course profile is favorable for a PR and although it's just three weeks before NYC, I might just have to go for it.
(Note: If you want to run the Amica Newport Half Marathon, the groupon HERE is still available through today.)
GADGETS - As of yesterday, J and I have been together for 9 years (just about a 1/3 of my life). On the 25th, we will celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary. Most years, OK, pretty much every year, we don't get each other gifts. We just try to go out to dinner together without the kids and that's that. Neither of us really NEED anything and I like to show him how much I love him EVERYDAY. He's my best friend and the love of my life and I don't need flashy gifts to know that.
With that said, this year we did something rather atypical for us. We got each other gifts. And we went big. J got me the new Droid Charge to replace my BlackBerry (it's basically a palm sized computer). This phone is INSANE and I'm completely obsessed with it (J is too).
And I got J an iPad. Um, yeah. I am pretty sure I can do no wrong for a VERY LONG TIME. On a similar note, I may have lost my husband to a piece of machinery FOREVER.
ME - J pretty much loves me more than anything (well, aside from our kids) and he wants to see me succeed in whatever I do. So, he thinks you should all head over to my NYC Marathon fundraising page HERE to make a donation. Then you can check out my HUGE raffle HERE to be entered for some sweet prizes. There will be 18 winners in all, with the first three announced next Friday.
And if that wasn't enough, a donation will earn you extra entries in my current giveaway HERE. You know you want to. Giving back makes you feel good. And a donation to Grassroot Soccer will help fight AIDS in Africa. Come on, all the cool kids are doing it ...
At the time, J wasn't sold. Although he ran two half marathons last year (Marine Corps Historic Half and Richmond), I didn't know if I could convince him to join me. But then, yesterday morning, when I checked my email, I found THIS GROUPON for discounted race entries to the Amica Newport Half Marathon (5K and Marathon are included too).
Jackpot.
I told J about it, expecting resistance. But instead, he didn't fight at all. In fact, he said that the $37 dollar price tag for the Half Marathon was too good to pass up. (I actually think he said that it would be silly not to get it if it's that price.)
And with that, we were registered. J's 3rd half. My 12th. We may or may not run together. The course profile is favorable for a PR and although it's just three weeks before NYC, I might just have to go for it.
(Note: If you want to run the Amica Newport Half Marathon, the groupon HERE is still available through today.)
GADGETS - As of yesterday, J and I have been together for 9 years (just about a 1/3 of my life). On the 25th, we will celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary. Most years, OK, pretty much every year, we don't get each other gifts. We just try to go out to dinner together without the kids and that's that. Neither of us really NEED anything and I like to show him how much I love him EVERYDAY. He's my best friend and the love of my life and I don't need flashy gifts to know that.
With that said, this year we did something rather atypical for us. We got each other gifts. And we went big. J got me the new Droid Charge to replace my BlackBerry (it's basically a palm sized computer). This phone is INSANE and I'm completely obsessed with it (J is too).
And I got J an iPad. Um, yeah. I am pretty sure I can do no wrong for a VERY LONG TIME. On a similar note, I may have lost my husband to a piece of machinery FOREVER.
ME - J pretty much loves me more than anything (well, aside from our kids) and he wants to see me succeed in whatever I do. So, he thinks you should all head over to my NYC Marathon fundraising page HERE to make a donation. Then you can check out my HUGE raffle HERE to be entered for some sweet prizes. There will be 18 winners in all, with the first three announced next Friday.
And if that wasn't enough, a donation will earn you extra entries in my current giveaway HERE. You know you want to. Giving back makes you feel good. And a donation to Grassroot Soccer will help fight AIDS in Africa. Come on, all the cool kids are doing it ...
Monday, June 13, 2011
NYC Marathon Raffle ...
I'm sure you've heard (as I have mentioned it a zillion times), I will be running the NYC Marathon with Team Grassroot Soccer.
For those of you who don't know about Grassroot Soccer, here's a little information about their mission:
"Each day more than 7,000 people die of AIDS, and it is the leading cause of death of women globally.
At Grassroot Soccer, we see a world mobilized through soccer to create an AIDS-free generation. Our mission is to educate, inspire and mobilize youth to stop the spread of HIV. By 2014, GRS plans to reach 1 million youth with life-saving education. To date, we've graduated 393,225 girls and boys from our programs globally.
I am honored that I have been given the opportunity to use my running to give back and to raise money for such a worthy cause. For so long, running has play such an important role in my life. It has provided me with sanity, health, friendships, purpose and passion. And now, I am to use running to be an agent of change.
I have pledged to raise $3,000 for Grassroot Soccer and I know with your support, I can reach my goal. And to help with my fundraising, I will be hosting a raffle of some of my favorite products starting today and running through Friday, July 29th.
THE PRIZES:
Allied Medal Displays: Winner's choice of ANY Medal Display from their online catalog HERE Won by Jill @ Running to Sanity
ViSalus - Body By Vi: The Balance Kit HERE - includes 1 bag of ViShape (30 servings) and 5 flavor mix-ins (1 each of banana, strawberry, chocolate, peach and orange). Won by Karen @ Working it out
Back Pocket Sports: Winner's choice of running/cycling top. Won by Rene @ The Amherst Shuffle
GU Energy: (2 Winners) GU Energy Variety Pack - Includes 16 GUs (both original and Roctane), 4 GU Electrolyte Tabs (single serving), 1 GU Chomps, 1 GU Electrolyte Brew, Won by Kortni @ Today is the day ... and Jess @ Run with Jess
PartyLite: (2 Winners) $26.22 Gift Certificate
Raw Crunch Bar: Variety Box of Raw Crunch Bars HERE (4 Chocolate, 4 Goji Berry, 4 Blueberry, 4 Cranberry) Won by Lesley @ Racing It Off
RoadID: Gift Certificate for winner's choice of RoadID Won by Katie @ Blessed with Full Hands
See Jane Run (2 Winners):
Tough Chik: Winner's choice of any in-stock t-shirt HERE Won by Meredeth a.k.a Earth Momma Mer
Zensah: $50 gift certificate Won by Giraffy @ 365 days of Awesome
HOW TO ENTER:
REQUIRED: Become a follower of this blog (1 entry). Then leave a comment.
For those of you who don't know about Grassroot Soccer, here's a little information about their mission:
"Each day more than 7,000 people die of AIDS, and it is the leading cause of death of women globally.
At Grassroot Soccer, we see a world mobilized through soccer to create an AIDS-free generation. Our mission is to educate, inspire and mobilize youth to stop the spread of HIV. By 2014, GRS plans to reach 1 million youth with life-saving education. To date, we've graduated 393,225 girls and boys from our programs globally.
To achieve our mission, we continuously improve our innovative HIV prevention and life-skills curriculum, share our program and concept effectively, and utilize the popularity of soccer to increase our impact."
I am honored that I have been given the opportunity to use my running to give back and to raise money for such a worthy cause. For so long, running has play such an important role in my life. It has provided me with sanity, health, friendships, purpose and passion. And now, I am to use running to be an agent of change.
I have pledged to raise $3,000 for Grassroot Soccer and I know with your support, I can reach my goal. And to help with my fundraising, I will be hosting a raffle of some of my favorite products starting today and running through Friday, July 29th.
THE PRIZES:
Jessica's Gifts (3 Winners):
Run Like A Mother Necklace- Won by Shelly @ It's Just on Foot in Front of the Other
Miles to Go Before I Sleep NecklaceWon by Erin @ See Mom Run Far
26.2 Charm BraceletWon by SarahwithanH @ Becoming a Runner, Becoming Me
PartyLite: (2 Winners) $26.22 Gift Certificate
See Jane Run (2 Winners):
$25 Gift Certificate to See Jane Runhttp://www.seejanerun.com/MCM Mama- Race Entry to See Jane Run's I Run for Chocolate and Champagne race series in AUSTIN (10/9/2011).
HOW TO ENTER:
REQUIRED: Become a follower of this blog (1 entry). Then leave a comment.
REQUIRED: You MUST make a donation HERE. The more you donate, the more entries you get. Then leave a comment. Please let me know how much you donated and if you fit the criteria below.
- For every $5 you donate, you get one (1) entry.
- If you donated prior to today (6/13), you get a five (5) bonus entries.
- If you already donated AND you make a new donation, I will DOUBLE your entries, including the five bonus entries. (Example: a $25 donation before 6/13 (5 entries) + 5 bonus entries + a new $10 donation (2 entries) x 2 = 24 entries)
- If you repost this raffle/giveaway, you get one (1) entry each time you repost. Then leave a comment.
- If you become followers on Facebook or Twitter of any of my sponsors listed HERE (links to their Facebook and Twitter accounts included), you get one (1) entry for each follow. Then leave a comment for each "follow/like."
Friday, June 10, 2011
NYC Marathon Raffle: The Sponsors ...
As you may recall, I will be running the NYC Marathon with Team Grassroot Soccer.
For those of you who don't know about Grassroot Soccer, here's a little information about their mission:
"Each day more than 7,000 people die of AIDS, and it is the leading cause of death of women globally.
For those of you who don't know about Grassroot Soccer, here's a little information about their mission:
"Each day more than 7,000 people die of AIDS, and it is the leading cause of death of women globally.
At Grassroot Soccer, we see a world mobilized through soccer to create an AIDS-free generation. Our mission is to educate, inspire and mobilize youth to stop the spread of HIV. By 2014, GRS plans to reach 1 million youth with life-saving education. To date, we've graduated 393,225 girls and boys from our programs globally.
To achieve our mission, we continuously improve our innovative HIV prevention and life-skills curriculum, share our program and concept effectively, and utilize the popularity of soccer to increase our impact."
To learn more visit, www.grassrootsoccer.org
I am honored that I have been given the opportunity to use my running to give back and to raise money for such a worthy cause. For so long, running has play such an important role in my life. It has provided me with sanity, health, friendships, purpose and passion. And now, I am to use running to be an agent of change.
I have pledged to raise $3,000 for Grassroot Soccer and I know with your support, I can reach my goal. And to help with my fundraising, I will be hosting a raffle of some of my favorite products starting on Monday, June 13th. Entering is easy. All you need to do is make a donation HERE. The more you donate, the more entries you get.
Today, I want to highlight the companies that have made this raffle possible with their generous donations.
- Allied Medal Displays - Prefabricated and custom steel medal hangers. You can learn more about Allied Steel on Facebook HERE.
- Back Pocket Sports - Women's cycling jerseys and running tops, equipped with three back pockets. Check out Back Pocket Sports on Facebook HERE
- ViSalus - Body By Vi - ViSalus means Life, Health and Prosperity. ViSalus shake mixes are made from the world’s best ingredients and formulated by a Scientific Advisory Board comprised of the brightest minds in nutritional science.
- Jessica's Gifts - Quality hand-crafted commemorative charms, race lockets and other inspirational pieces for runners and triathletes. Check out Jessica's Gifts on Facebook HERE.
- GU Energy - Performance energy products for any endurance sport. Every product is formulated to further GU’s mission: to help athletes go faster and longer than ever before. Learn more about GU Energy on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE.
- Partylite - Home Decor items including, candles in a variety of sizes, as well as Two Sisters Gourmet Food items and spa products. Learn more about PartyLite on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE.
- Raw Crunch Bar - Handmade, uncooked, unprocessed energy bars. Every Raw Crunch bar is hand-made fresh with a personal passion for excellence and quality that only a small cottage manufacturer can offer. Follow Raw Crunch Bar on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE
- RoadID - USA's #1 source for Runners ID, Cycling ID and Medical ID. Founded by a father and son team, RoadID will speak for you, if you can't speak for yourself. Check out RoadID on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE.
- See Jane Run - See Jane Run is so much more than a running store. As a woman-owned and operated company, See Jane Run reaches out to individuals of all shapes, ages and fitness levels. In addition to selling a variety of athletic apparel, See Jane Run has established the I Run for Chocolate and Champagne race series. You can learn more about See Jane Run on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE.
- TMB Endurance Bands - Non-Slip Headbands handmade by yours truly
- Tough Chik - Performance clothing designed by women for women. Tough Chik is not just a clothing line, it is an outlook on life. Check them out on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE.
- Zensah - A seamless performance apparel company with products ranging from compression socks to arm sleeves to everything in between. Check out Zensah on Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE.
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