triathlon love

LL from Team in Training sent this article out to the team today.
It is really cute!
Love at Cha Cha Coconuts...what could be better?

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/09/fashion/weddings/09Weil.html?_r=1&ref=weddings&oref=slogin

Ironman 2009?

I never ever imagined I would do a triathlon let alone a Half Ironman.
If you told me even five years ago that I would not only complete a Half but sign up for ANOTHER one the next year I would have told you that you are insane.

Imagine my surprise then when thoughts of an actual IRONMAN started creeping into my brain. You can't be serious! Still, I can't help but think of the possibility.

The signs pointing to yes are starting to align:

• In 2009 I will be turning 30. What better way to mark that milestone than with a crazy endurance event?
• After years of Lake Placid and the NJ state triathlon taking place the same weekend next year they are a week apart. I won't have to worry about trying to be in two places at once (you can basically only sign up for Placid on site the year before).
• I have done a Half so why not a whole?

Obviously this is still just a seed in my head. Nothing has been finalized yet. We'll see how this training/racing season goes and then make a decision! Anyone else feeling slightly insane?

Fundraising website is up!

I have finally created a Fundraising website for the TNT Season.
I know you all have just been itching to donate money to this great cause. ;)

Here it is, for all your season's end donation needs:
http://www.active.com/donate/tntnca04/trainerteen

TNT season has begun!

Another year, Another TNT race.
Hard to believe that I have been involved with the society for 4 years now. Time does go by fast! It seems like just yesterday that I was racing my first triathlon at Fort Delaware and now I have about 12 races under my belt, including a 1/2 Ironman. Yikes!

This year is a little different as I will be serving the Spring Teams as Training Captain. In addition to keeping track of weekly workouts beyond TNT organized sessions I will be responsible for food at practice, checking people in after runs and leading stretching at the end. I will also take part in leading some of the clinics early on and offering my knowledge on nutrition ant strength/core training. I am excited! We should have a great season!

There are lots of familiar faces this season as well as some brand-new ones. The whole experience will culminate at the St. Anthony's triathlon on my 29th birthday. It really doesn't get any better than that!

freerice.com

My friend EE sent me this. It is a really great idea....a vocab game that actually helps people! Play here and donate 20 grains of rice through the United Nations to help fight World Hunger. It is easy and educational!

It's really official

I received my grades and Certification in the mail today!

Theory (includes Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology, Theory and practice)- A
Practical- A
Total Program- A

Sweet.

So now I am really a Certified Personal Trainer with a separate certificate in Basic Nutrition. We'll see what this does for me.

Anyone out there need a trainer?

I found this scribbled down in a box in my room today during a cleaning expedition. I have no idea where it came from, or even who wrote it. I'll have to do some research because I really like it.



Fear Less
Hope More
Eat Less, Chew More
Sigh Less
Breathe More
Hate Less, Love More
and
All Good Things are yours