Ironman Holiday Fundraiser, completed with style

Well it's all relative what style might be. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder right?!

Dave, Ted, Jess and I hosted a "festive holiday sweater" party to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of our Iron Man.

It was a HUGE success, about 100 people attended, cocktails, appetizers, dessert auction, raffle prizes and of course the best dressed prize.

We raised $2500 + for LLS! It was awesome.

Here's our picture in our handmade Santa sweatshirts, they are swim, bike, run and finish Santa's, of course.

You can check out some others at the below link.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=6k42fskp.6p7fugnd&x=0&y=zbq0su&localeid=en_US&cm_mmc=site_email-_-site_share-_-core-_-view_photos_button

Just Keep Spinning

Every other Tuesday @ 6:30 the east bay contingent of our team sets up our bikes on trainers in front of Sports Basement in Walnut Creek to spin. Our coach Dave leads an outdoor spin class.

He plays some random music, quizes us on who the artist is to keep our minds away from the workout. I never guess the artist and win the prize. But my cadence and bike drills are improving. That's the point I guess. Come out an visit if you're in the WC on a Tuesday night.

OK, I was #1 at kick off - THANK YOU!!

I was #1, but not for any time trial for swim,
bike or run, but for fundraising! I'll take it.

I was awarded a bobble head of our head coach Wayne!!

I made it through day one/kick off for Iron Team on Nov 8th and had the most $s raised so far for anyone on our team. $3967 so far on a goal of $8000.

A big THANK YOU to everyone so far.

We're off and training..... stay tuned.

Happy Halloween 20.2 Miles Later...

Just did 20 miles with Dave on Friday as I knew I would not want to run on Saturday after Halloween. Did 10 mile loop and then refueled for a couple of minutes in the parking lot and then did the 10 mile loop again. Did fine, don't know about 6.2 more, but am sure I can make it.
2652 calories, total time 3:21:47, 10:04 average pace. I think I'll shoot for a 4:30 marathon, we'll see. Iron Man kick off is this Saturday!!! Counting down to Louisville.