Well...it always seems I am raising money for something. If you feel like not reading the rest of this post, I understand, but please just take the time to read it even if you are unable to donate.
As many of you know, I am a Running Leader for Students Run Philly Style which is a mentoring and marathon training program for students in Philadelphia. It is one of the best things I have ever involved myself in. I am humbled by the accomplishments of my students who ran the marathon (check out this post about the marathon) in the fall and excited about our new group that started training about three weeks ago.
I recently raised money for the Lasallian Volunteer program and that money went directly to the LVs, which is a great cause. Now Students Run Philly Style is starting a fundraiser in conjunction with the 10 mile Broad Street Run at the beginning of May. I couldn't pass this up even though I just raised money.
I am not doing a large mailing, but simply posting this on my blog and maybe sending a few emails. My goal is a modest $250. I know this is tough economic times, but if you have a couple bucks and want to support any amazing cause please considering donating.
If you would like to donate, please visit the following website to donate online. You can also submit a check and the instructions for how to do so are on the webpage.
http://studentsrunphilly.org/future/donate.asp
I also have a small cameo on the website....feel free to check out this page to see me:
http://studentsrunphilly.org/future/fundraising.asp
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Victory for MSU Women
Anyone that knows me knows that I am a huge MSU fan...and that is probably the understatement of the year. Well our ladies pulled off the upset of the women's tournament so far defeating #1 seed Duke....against their former coach no less. Here is a short article about the win.
What I love most about this win is that many of the players from the men's team were in attendance and definitely cheering the women on. Also my man Izzo was at the game.
http://www.wilx.com/sports/headlines/41793842.html
What I love most about this win is that many of the players from the men's team were in attendance and definitely cheering the women on. Also my man Izzo was at the game.
http://www.wilx.com/sports/headlines/41793842.html
Bring on the Fixie
Over Easter Break (I wish it would get here sooner) I am going up to Maine to visit my friend Suze who is an AmeriCorps Volunteer at Community Bike Works. CBW is basically a neighborhood bike shop where kids come and learn to build bikes, ride safely and well have a good time.
Anyway, I am planning on visiting Suze but we are also building a fixed gear bicycle for myself when I am there. She already has the frame and I am basically trading volunteer hours at the shop where Suze works in exchange for this bike. All in all it is a great deal. I really only have to buy the back flip/flop tire. If you don't know what a fixed gear bicycle is well it is basically a bike that only has one gear and the pedals keep moving all the time.
I am excited to work hands on building a bike. One of my life goals/dreams is to learn how to work well with bikes. I am learning as I go but there is a lot more too it than most people realize.
Here is a picture of the frame of my bike. We are removing the chain ring, crank arm, and seat and replacing it so it will look different than what you see now. Although that awesome Schwinn frame will remain the same. I will be sure to send you a picture when the bike is complete.
Anyway, I am planning on visiting Suze but we are also building a fixed gear bicycle for myself when I am there. She already has the frame and I am basically trading volunteer hours at the shop where Suze works in exchange for this bike. All in all it is a great deal. I really only have to buy the back flip/flop tire. If you don't know what a fixed gear bicycle is well it is basically a bike that only has one gear and the pedals keep moving all the time.
I am excited to work hands on building a bike. One of my life goals/dreams is to learn how to work well with bikes. I am learning as I go but there is a lot more too it than most people realize.
Here is a picture of the frame of my bike. We are removing the chain ring, crank arm, and seat and replacing it so it will look different than what you see now. Although that awesome Schwinn frame will remain the same. I will be sure to send you a picture when the bike is complete.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Contests Actually Work
Last week I randomly entered a contest with Landmark Theaters here in Philadelphia which basically runs the Ritz Theaters. They show mostly independent films and foreign language films. They are an awesome theater company and I have seen a lot of great movies there including Sunshine Cleaning which just came out on Friday. It was a great movie and if it is coming to a theater near you I strongly endorse it. Emily Blunt, Amy Adams and Alan Arkin are the main actors and they do a great job.
Anyway, I am a Film Club Member with Landmark Theaters which means they send me emails with the new movies coming out. Last week they had a contest where you just had to name the character played by Emily Blunt in the movie and if you were correct and your name was randomly picked...well you would win a soundtrack to the movie.
Look at this little email I got today....
Dear FiLM Club Member,
Congratulations! You were chosen to win a soundtrack from the movie SUNSHINE CLEANING, courtesy of Overture Films! Please include your mailing address in a reply message, and I will ship it out. Enjoy your prize!
Best,
Stephanie
Stephanie Harasewych
Publicity Coordinator
Landmark Theatres
Stephanie just made my day. After a hard running practice with the students at school, this is exactly what I needed. I am excited to get my new soundtrack in the mail.
Moral of the Story - Enter those little contests...you win them sometimes.
Anyway, I am a Film Club Member with Landmark Theaters which means they send me emails with the new movies coming out. Last week they had a contest where you just had to name the character played by Emily Blunt in the movie and if you were correct and your name was randomly picked...well you would win a soundtrack to the movie.
Look at this little email I got today....
Dear FiLM Club Member,
Congratulations! You were chosen to win a soundtrack from the movie SUNSHINE CLEANING, courtesy of Overture Films! Please include your mailing address in a reply message, and I will ship it out. Enjoy your prize!
Best,
Stephanie
Stephanie Harasewych
Publicity Coordinator
Landmark Theatres
Stephanie just made my day. After a hard running practice with the students at school, this is exactly what I needed. I am excited to get my new soundtrack in the mail.
Moral of the Story - Enter those little contests...you win them sometimes.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Running Again
I meant to post about this forever ago....but well it didn't happen until now. Students Run made it into Runner's World for the January or February issue. Lucky you...you don't have to buy the issue to read the article. Just click on the link below and read away:
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297--13048-0,00.html
I know all of the students and the Running Leader in the photo and in the article. I think it would be so awesome to open a nationally read magazine and see your photo and a magazine article about you. I took great pride in knowing I was a part of the program.
On a side note, we have started training with our students again. We have anywhere between 15-20 students depending on the day. They are a great group and are excited about completing this challenge. We are currently training for the Broad Street Run which is a ten mile run at the beginning of May. I will try and update you about our progress as the season progresses.
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297--13048-0,00.html
I know all of the students and the Running Leader in the photo and in the article. I think it would be so awesome to open a nationally read magazine and see your photo and a magazine article about you. I took great pride in knowing I was a part of the program.
On a side note, we have started training with our students again. We have anywhere between 15-20 students depending on the day. They are a great group and are excited about completing this challenge. We are currently training for the Broad Street Run which is a ten mile run at the beginning of May. I will try and update you about our progress as the season progresses.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wipe Out
I wiped out on my bike today....really hard.
I was probably going about 15 mph....not too fast but enough that I couldn't stop the fall and get my feet out of my clipped in pedals.
It didn't help that the ground was snowy and icy. I thought I would be okay because the snow and ice was only sporadic....well it was but I am not an accomplished enough rider to not fall. I learned my lesson.
If the bruises get bad enough I will definitely be taking pictures for the blog. Right now everything is just scraped, red and a little swollen....but I am only writing this an hour post-fall....let's give it some time.
Lessons for the future....don't ride your bike two days after a huge snow fall. If you do ride your bike anyway, be prepared to fall and wear a helmet. My head hit the ground pretty hard but that helmet saved me.
I was probably going about 15 mph....not too fast but enough that I couldn't stop the fall and get my feet out of my clipped in pedals.
It didn't help that the ground was snowy and icy. I thought I would be okay because the snow and ice was only sporadic....well it was but I am not an accomplished enough rider to not fall. I learned my lesson.
If the bruises get bad enough I will definitely be taking pictures for the blog. Right now everything is just scraped, red and a little swollen....but I am only writing this an hour post-fall....let's give it some time.
Lessons for the future....don't ride your bike two days after a huge snow fall. If you do ride your bike anyway, be prepared to fall and wear a helmet. My head hit the ground pretty hard but that helmet saved me.
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