Showing posts with label goals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label goals. Show all posts
Friday, April 17, 2009
Monday, October 27, 2008
How to Save a Life
Who knew that I could run 10 miles in a couple of hours?! It was an amazing accomplishment for me. Sure, I might be sore and my right knee is bothering me, but that's nothing compared to what blood cancer patients go through. This past week I ran for two victims of blood cancer: Matthew Thompson, cousin of Sonia Samora (Gabe's football team mom) who died of ALL at the age of 18; and Esther Turbyfill (Shane Chaney's mom) who died of leukemia in 1998.
75 cents of every dollar you donate benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its mission. More than 823,000 Americans have leukemia, Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma. Every five minutes, someone new is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every 10 minutes, someone dies.
I still have a little less than $1,250 to raise with only one week to go. Your contribution of any amount is greatly appreciated, and of course, tax deductible. To make a donation to this great cause, please go to my web site at http://www.monicatarantino.
I'm training to participate in the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training on Sunday, November 16th. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop blood cancers from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling these horrible diseases. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!
I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Please pass this email on to any of your friends and family. Every effort counts.
*Did you know that Mary Travers, from Peter, Paul and Mary, has been battling Leukemia since 2004?*
Thank you for your support!
I hope you will visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. Please pass this email on to any of your friends and family. Every effort counts.
*Did you know that Mary Travers, from Peter, Paul and Mary, has been battling Leukemia since 2004?*
Thank you for your support!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
$2000
It's time to make a difference...and contribute to my fund raising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training!
So, visit the following link...Mango's Team in Training Site!
Come on now...what are you waiting for?!
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Listening to: Kim Virant - Constant Motion
via FoxyTunes
So, visit the following link...Mango's Team in Training Site!
Come on now...what are you waiting for?!
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Listening to: Kim Virant - Constant Motion
via FoxyTunes
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
13.1
It's official. I have registered for the San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. Oh, and I am not doing this alone. Not me. I'm a social person, driven by friendly competition and motivated by a cause.
That's why I joined The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. They provide you with training for 4-5 months, group training sessions, clinics, and other fun stuff. Everything I need to begin this new adventure. All I have to do is raise funds to go towards cancer research on their behalf. How cool is that?!
Tonight was the information meeting and let me tell you...I'm SO PSYCHED!! Just talking to some of my new "team mates" has totally energized me. They are also pushing me to do the full marathon. Pfft!? Are they crazy?! Then again, it's early in the training and anything is possible at this point.
Pre-season training begins this Saturday at 7 a.m. Early, right?! As God has planned it, I am now used to rising early on Saturdays, so nothing new. (With the adoption of Moco, I have not had a day to sleep late; and Moco wakes up Saturdays at 6:30 a.m. on a regular basis.) It's a simple 2 mile run through Brackenridge Park. The official training season begins June 7th. As of today, I have 5 months and 26 days until the gun goes off!
I ask that you keep me in your prayers as I begin training and to block out Nov. 16th on your calendar so you can see me cross the finish line! ^_^
That's why I joined The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. They provide you with training for 4-5 months, group training sessions, clinics, and other fun stuff. Everything I need to begin this new adventure. All I have to do is raise funds to go towards cancer research on their behalf. How cool is that?!
Tonight was the information meeting and let me tell you...I'm SO PSYCHED!! Just talking to some of my new "team mates" has totally energized me. They are also pushing me to do the full marathon. Pfft!? Are they crazy?! Then again, it's early in the training and anything is possible at this point.
Pre-season training begins this Saturday at 7 a.m. Early, right?! As God has planned it, I am now used to rising early on Saturdays, so nothing new. (With the adoption of Moco, I have not had a day to sleep late; and Moco wakes up Saturdays at 6:30 a.m. on a regular basis.) It's a simple 2 mile run through Brackenridge Park. The official training season begins June 7th. As of today, I have 5 months and 26 days until the gun goes off!
I ask that you keep me in your prayers as I begin training and to block out Nov. 16th on your calendar so you can see me cross the finish line! ^_^
Thursday, April 17, 2008
15/1
That's a 15 minute mile. At a pace of 4 mph, I've got some work to do. It would take me 45 minutes to finish a 5k (about 3 miles), which is not horrible but not great when you think about a half-marathon...3.2 hours to finish. Even then, it's not accounting for the terrain, etc. Bleh. I know, I know - it's only day 1 of official training.
I also did the following:
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Now playing: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
via FoxyTunes
I also did the following:
- 3 reps of pull-downs
- 3 reps of lateral fly
- 3 reps of pectoral fly
- 2.5 reps of drop hang knee lifts (for lower abs)
- 3 reps on the hip abductor machine
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Now playing: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
via FoxyTunes
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
7 months
That's about how many days are left until the San Antonio Rock 'N' Roll Marathon.
My New Year's Resolution was to get into better shape. My best friend "Moe" decided to up the ante. She decided that we could both run a half-marathon together. "Great," I thought...only Moe had already been training & completed a half-marathon. Being the friend that she is, she encouraged me that it would be a good thing and we could do it together.
January comes along and I begin researching running. I check out books, search the Internet for good training programs, and Moe buys me some running gear - now we both have matching socks & caps. [Side note:You may think me crazy to "research running" but there are a ton of things that one wouldn't know about the sport if you had never, ever attempted it before. So there!]
We're finally into February and I've dabbled with working out & running - nothing serious. Then I get a phone call from Moe. She delivers the message as such:
Towards the end of March, our new family was getting into a rhythm and Moco wasn't taking so much of my time. That's when I finally decided that I needed to do something for myself. I once again set my goal to complete a half-marathon. I'm going to gym, cracking open the books again, and trying to stay motivated. It's going to be a long journey for me - the novice runner. However, I am sure it's one I can do. :)
After all, I have 7 months to make it happen. Right?!
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Now playing: Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends
via FoxyTunes
My New Year's Resolution was to get into better shape. My best friend "Moe" decided to up the ante. She decided that we could both run a half-marathon together. "Great," I thought...only Moe had already been training & completed a half-marathon. Being the friend that she is, she encouraged me that it would be a good thing and we could do it together.
January comes along and I begin researching running. I check out books, search the Internet for good training programs, and Moe buys me some running gear - now we both have matching socks & caps. [Side note:You may think me crazy to "research running" but there are a ton of things that one wouldn't know about the sport if you had never, ever attempted it before. So there!]
We're finally into February and I've dabbled with working out & running - nothing serious. Then I get a phone call from Moe. She delivers the message as such:
Moe: hey there...what ya doing?There went my training partner and coach. Selfish, I know...but I had these dreams of a glorious accomplishment as I crossed the finish line. Then again, I thought to myself, I hadn't started training so nothing was lost.
Me: At Moco's soccer practice. What's up?
Moe: Have you started training for the marathon yet?
Me: I wish. Moco has consumed my life and I haven't even truly started.
Moe: Well, it looks like you are going to have to do it alone.
Me: Huh? What do you mean?
Moe: If I did run it, it would be with a baby stroller.
Me: WTF?! Are you trying to tell me you're preggers?! *jumping up and down*
Moe: *laughing* Yes.
Towards the end of March, our new family was getting into a rhythm and Moco wasn't taking so much of my time. That's when I finally decided that I needed to do something for myself. I once again set my goal to complete a half-marathon. I'm going to gym, cracking open the books again, and trying to stay motivated. It's going to be a long journey for me - the novice runner. However, I am sure it's one I can do. :)
After all, I have 7 months to make it happen. Right?!
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Now playing: Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends
via FoxyTunes
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