It's strange how sometimes things come together effortlessly. While mulling over how to approach training for IM Mont Tremblant next year, I received a postcard in the mail from Team in Training. Usually I throw them out without opening them. Though the events that they train for sound like fun, I know there's no way I can fit them into my schedule. But they had a picture of a swimmer on the outside of the card, so I opened it. Lo and behold! One of the events that they are training for is IM New York, one week before IM Mont Tremblant!
So I contacted them with questions- one of which was who provides the coaching for the event. And what was their answer- TriLife, and specifically Scott Willett! Sound familiar? Well yes, because I approached TriLife over the summer about training with them. I wanted to know if I'd be able to race Mont Tremblant while training with the IM NY team. After contacting Scott, TNT told me that it wouldn't be any problem. They were also planning to do the Rev3 Quassy Half as a required race before the full 140.6 which I've been eyeing as well, since I've been really disappointment at this year's performance in that race. More good news.
I decided that while I was celebrating turning 40 by pushing my body to the max, it would also be great to celebrate my health at this milestone year by making the race about more than just personal accomplishment. Instead, raising money to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society means that my journey takes on a greater meaning, particularly in the year following the passing of my great-uncle from leukemia. He was one of the kindest and most gentle souls I've ever known, and I will be thinking of him often on this journey.
While I no doubt can get training with more bells and whistles by selecting a private coaching option, I've decided instead to donate the money I would have spent on training with a group to LLS, in the intervals that I would have paid for coaching, and will also try campaigning through Facebook, emails, etc. When I did the Twin Lights bike ride in NJ a month ago, I rode with a group of 3 other women, one of whom does PR for Team in Training, and I mentioned my reluctance in the past to join had a lot to do with asking other people to contribute, essentially, to pay for me to be coached and to race. She assured me that corporate sponsors donated services, etc. I still feel better knowing that the amount I will personally be donating would be the amount that outside training would cost, and that any contribution my friend and family make will be over and above that.
When I mentioned to my girls that I'd partnered up with Team in Training, their immediate and generous response was to donate some of their allowance. Amit also called a friend of hers and the two of them are planning some bake sales to help raise some more money. I don't doubt that with my daughters in charge of my fundraising efforts, we will quickly reach our goal of raising $3,900 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
I'll keep a widget in my sidebar showing how much we are raising. Thanks to anyone who reads this and decides to contribute!
P.S. I'm very shy about soliciting donations, but they are very much appreciated!!
So I contacted them with questions- one of which was who provides the coaching for the event. And what was their answer- TriLife, and specifically Scott Willett! Sound familiar? Well yes, because I approached TriLife over the summer about training with them. I wanted to know if I'd be able to race Mont Tremblant while training with the IM NY team. After contacting Scott, TNT told me that it wouldn't be any problem. They were also planning to do the Rev3 Quassy Half as a required race before the full 140.6 which I've been eyeing as well, since I've been really disappointment at this year's performance in that race. More good news.
I decided that while I was celebrating turning 40 by pushing my body to the max, it would also be great to celebrate my health at this milestone year by making the race about more than just personal accomplishment. Instead, raising money to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society means that my journey takes on a greater meaning, particularly in the year following the passing of my great-uncle from leukemia. He was one of the kindest and most gentle souls I've ever known, and I will be thinking of him often on this journey.
While I no doubt can get training with more bells and whistles by selecting a private coaching option, I've decided instead to donate the money I would have spent on training with a group to LLS, in the intervals that I would have paid for coaching, and will also try campaigning through Facebook, emails, etc. When I did the Twin Lights bike ride in NJ a month ago, I rode with a group of 3 other women, one of whom does PR for Team in Training, and I mentioned my reluctance in the past to join had a lot to do with asking other people to contribute, essentially, to pay for me to be coached and to race. She assured me that corporate sponsors donated services, etc. I still feel better knowing that the amount I will personally be donating would be the amount that outside training would cost, and that any contribution my friend and family make will be over and above that.
When I mentioned to my girls that I'd partnered up with Team in Training, their immediate and generous response was to donate some of their allowance. Amit also called a friend of hers and the two of them are planning some bake sales to help raise some more money. I don't doubt that with my daughters in charge of my fundraising efforts, we will quickly reach our goal of raising $3,900 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
I'll keep a widget in my sidebar showing how much we are raising. Thanks to anyone who reads this and decides to contribute!
P.S. I'm very shy about soliciting donations, but they are very much appreciated!!
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