This blog started as a way to share my training and fundraising progress with my first marathon with TNT and then it evolved through the next two. From there, I fell in love with Scuba Diving and I was able to use it to help gain support with my dream to move to Bali (which didn't work out - but that is okay). And now it is just kind of a way to share what is going on with my crazy ass life.
BUT, now...drum roll please... I have something I never thought would happen... the chance to combine my two favorite things... Team in Training AND Scuba Diving.
No, it is not some new extreme event that dives and raises money for cancer (humm--- bright light.... idea!!!) -- BUT it is a chance for me to participate in a TNT event in a location that is known for the amazing dive opportunities, which just HAPPENS to be one of my favorite places in the world...
The LAVAMAN TRIATHLON on the Big Island of Hawaii on April 1, 2012.
Now, yes, that does mean I need help because right off the bat, I have a 2 big ssues:
1) I have never done a triathlon before. Yes, I've done three marathons, but by NO MEANS have I mastered that. Frankly, I SUCK at running... (who are we kidding, we all know it is true).
BUT I am kinda good at swimming (Um, yes, that would be me, the one that was at one point 28th in the nation in breaststroke and swam in college - feeling okay about that leg).
Oh and I teach 3 cycle classes a week and have a pretty badass bike... so not feeling too shabby about that leg too... and even though I SUCK at running, hopefully my kickassness (yes that is a word) at the other two parts will help make me look a lot less horrible through the entirety of the race. So wait, I might actually not SUCK at this.
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2) My goal is to raise $8500.
Yes, you read it correctly, $8500. I know that is a lot of money... but that is why I have wonderful friends and family like YOU!
SO...
I need YOUR HELP. I know times are tough. I know it is the holidays, but I no matter how small a donation, every dollar helps. And I mean EVERY DOLLAR.
I am not stupid - most, if not all, of my friends have children and I know it is the holidays. I know times are tough - BUT with that said I have a few arguments as to why you should donate to me and TNT:
- It is YOU - not me - that are the heros. I can't tell you how many times that I wanted to quit or give up during my previous races and trainings but there have been random people that have come up to me and said "THANK YOU -- YOU ARE THE REASON WHY (insert, mother, father, child, grandmother, boyfriend, girlfriend) IS STILL ALIVE" It is these people who give me the belief, energy and drive to continue running and to continue to affiliate with this charity.
- TNT donates 75% of all donates directly to families, patients and research. The reason why our donation minimum is so high is because the overhead (ie - administrative costs) are so low. If you don't believe me, take a look at some of the other charities and you will find that LLS and TNT have one of the highest direct donation percentages out there.
- Let's face it - Hawaii is a pretty kick-ass destination -- AND of course, I am looking for people to come and be my personal cheering section. Conveniently, with every donation, you are automatically entered to be a member of my personal cheerleading squad. All squad members that join me in Hawaii will receive at LEAST a "TEAM SAM" tshirt, an honorary "HO" to wear, and possibly (ok most likely) an AWESOME scuba dive with me.... oh and wait, duh, did I mention it is in HAWAII??
Anyway, anything you can do to help is appreciated. Anything you can do to help is appreciate... so please use the link below to donate... and continue to check back at my blog to follow my training and fundraising progress.
http://pages.teamintraining.
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