Tag: fundraising

I can’t control it, so I better get busy doing it

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It makes no sense to worry about things you have no control over because there’s nothing you can do about them. The activity of worrying keeps you immobilized. ~ Wayne Dyer I like to be in control – of decisions, of events, of consequences, of my life. I’m a triathlete and a college professor. The addition of the word “control freak” to this list seems redundant, doesn’t it? In the past few weeks, I’ve learned some tough lessons about control. In sum: I have very little control. Therefore, I need to stop worrying about controlling things, and just get busy doing …

Spirit of the Holidays: Exodus 10 mile Holiday Run

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The sounds of “Eye of the Tiger” awoke me as my alarm went off at 6:30 a.m. Race morning! I can almost hear the blare of trumpets in my head on race mornings. I walked into the kitchen to get the coffee started, and took a quick peak at the thermometer. 18 degrees. Hmmph. That’s cold. Er, I mean, invigorating… John and I were running the 10 mile Exodus Holiday Run, hosted  by Exodus Wellness in Ocean City, NJ. To give you a sense of the spirit of this race, the announcement from Exodus Wellness founder Amy Godfrey started with …

Mooseman 70.3 Part 2: Some things I learned along the way

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This post will be a bit more technical than my previous posts. If you prefer a more narrative report of the Mooseman 70.3, please check out part 1 by clicking here. As I mentioned in my previous post, I learned more in the six and a half hours of racing Mooseman 70.3 than I did over the course of the entire triathlon season last year. And, I’m thinking that some of this information could be quite useful to other triathletes, or athletes considering triathlon. I’m breaking this post into more easily digestable segments, which should allow you to pick and …

Thanks for the Recent Donations to the Iron Scholarship!

Much thanks to my supporters Dan & Mary Shaw, Kim & Rick Cote, Franny & Paul Kircher, and Lynn Barbato. Their recent generous support has brought my fundraising total to $590.60! Since we started training for the Ironman in January, we’ve swum, biked,  ran or weight trained for 125 hours, which translates into anywhere from 9 to 15 hours of training per week, and about 620 miles. While we push the limits of our physical celebrex endurance, your support will help students whose academic endurance is helping them realize their dreams. If everyone who visits this site donates just $5, …

25 Minutes of Bliss & Lessons Learned from Injury

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“Before you come back next time, go for a short run. We need to see where that leg is at,” said Dr. Terry Andrus, my physical therapist. Wait, did I hear that correctly? Did he just clear me to go for a run? *Big smile* I guess he was reading my mind because he added, “Don’t make it a half marathon or anything. Easy and short. 20-25 minutes.” “Okay,” I replied, laughing. “I know. I know.” I was excited, but also a little bit fearful. The last time I had tried to run was February 2nd. I ran only 10 …

Life’s a little different now: Some observations on Ironman training

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I’m a little over 25 weeks out from Lake Placid Ironman. During this early phase of base training, along with the training I did in preparation for the HIM Bassman in October, I’ve noticed several changes in my life. I thought I’d share some. Maybe some of you can relate? Observation #1: Positive Correlations Most athletes preparing for an Ironman expect that the longer the race distance, the longer the training times and miles. What I didn’t account for was the fact that those training distances aren’t the only times that increase. While the training plan may have anywhere from …

A quick fundraising update

I am blessed with a wonderful support system.  I’m raising money for the Iron Scholarship Fund, as part of my Ironman Lake Placid 2010 journey. I first posted about the charity just two short weeks ago, and I’ve already received contributions from several friends and family. Much thanks to Mary & Adam, Jeanne & John and John. Your support means so very much to me – and it will cymbalta also mean a lot to the lives of the students who receive the scholarship. If you would like information about how to donate to the Iron Scholarship, please visit the information page. And, by …

Giving Back: The Iron Scholarship Fund

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College is a significant and life-changing accomplishment, with value for enhancing self-esteem and confidence, civic involvement and lifetime earnings. While some first decide to attend college for “a piece of paper,” upon graduation many students realize their lives have been enriched in ways they never imagined on their first day as a college freshman. Yet, for some students this accomplishment is either out of reach or made exceedingly difficult by the costs associated with a college education. Rising tuition costs have increased the sacrifices that many students must make, including attending only part-time, working full or part time jobs, sacrificing study …

Balancing life’s demands: Work, training and helping others

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As of late, my available “spare” time has dwindled to almost nonexistent. Despite a reduced load in training, I’m experiencing an increased load in work expectations. So, that “extra time” I dreamed of after the Bassman? It’s never appeared. But, I suppose that is the rhythm of life, our priorities and expectations ebb and flow into and out of the different responsibilities and interests that make up a life. At least, that’s what I’ve been thinking lately: priorities need to be organized and reorganized as we hit each major and minor goal we set for ourselves. Even as the pressures of …