Posts tagged Team Red White & Blue
Buzz: Happy Skin, GoPro Mission, & A Shiny PR
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Recently I received word that Skin Sake was looking for Ambassadors. You may be asking, “What is Skin Sake?” Well, Skin Sake makes several skin care products that help treat and prevent skin rashes, etc. Quite obviously, the one of importance for me is their Athletic Ointment.
Why would I need Athletic Ointment? Well, I have big ol’ thighs. Seriously. I do. Those thighs rub, chafe, and get gnarly in the process of my long workouts. Athletic ointment doesn’t necessarily have to be used on thighs, but anywhere else that you may have issues. Possible problem point? Lube up! Workouts without some sort of glide would be absolutely miserable for me.
What had me intrigued about Skin Sake is their product is all natural and VEGAN. That means no animal products in the product and no animal testing. Yes!
So I went ahead a submitted this video to become a Skin Sake Ambassador…
And guess what? I received word last week that I was named one of their ambassadors. Woohoo! So even though I have a gouged up leg with stitches right now, I’ll be having Happy Skin throughout my training while I prepare for my Half Rev3!
On Friday I received even more fun…..
Yes, I received a camera compliments of GoPro. As I’ve stated previously, I’ll be heading to Sedona in a couple weeks. During this trip the Columbia OmniTen will have a mission to complete….
I can’t wait to put this bad boy to use!
Lastly, after I had my accident last week I remembered I had registered for a 5K this past Saturday. I debated whether to run and literally waited until the last minute to decide whether I was going to run or not. Ultimately I decided to run my race. I wasn’t able to run the Glass City Half Marathon and rock out my Team RWB gear, so with it being Memorial Day weekend I thought this would be a fantastic opportunity to make my Team RWB debut. 
And boy, did I debut! I immediately found myself going out faster than I usually do, but I felt good. More importantly, I was able to keep the pace. I was totally surprised with myself, but just went with it. In the end I finished with a new PR….nearly 1 minute off of my best 5K…ever. What?! Totally crazy and I don’t know how I did it. I guess it’s safe to say that I didn’t let my sutured up leg hold me back! I’m not one to worry about time or PRs, but I will admit that I’m one happy girl.
And what may be even better than a PR? Having a guy come up to me after the race and say, “I just want to let you know it was so hard to follow you today…” in reference to having to run behind a girl in a tutu. Yeah dude, you got chicked 
So fun!
Hope everyone else had a fantastic weekend!
Keep Smiling and Be Grateful =)
Go Team RWB!
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I don’t pride myself in being all that crafty. Actually, it’s not that I’m not crafty it’s just that I’m not all that patient with the process of doing crafts. I don’t necessarily find it relaxing and oftentimes just want it to be done. With the help of Janine from The Purple Giraffe I came to the conclusion of making my own tutu for my half marathon next month. I’m not exactly sure how the weather is doing to be so I may have to tweak a few things, but here’ s my initial plan with my new tutu….
I wasn’t sure how it’d turn out, but I am pretty happy with my result. I also ordered some Zensah red, white, and blue tie dye calf sleeves to go with all of my gear. Go Team RWB!
Are you crafty??
Keep Smiling and Be Grateful =)
Shaq, You’ve Been Challenged!
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For those who don’t know, Shaquille O’ Neill has a show called “Shaq Vs”. On his show he challenges athletes in their respective sports to try and prove that he’s “the greatest athlete.” Well, my fellow Team Red, White, and Blue teammate, Jim Wilkes, has issued Shaq a challenge: Run a sprint triathlon. Say what? Tis true. Jim Wilkes wants Shaq to come to Sandusky, Ohio, when Rev3Tri rolls into town, and run a sprint triathlon.
Check out Jim’s challenge to Shaq:
I think that this is an excellent idea and hope Shaq accepts the challenge. Not only would it be great to see Shaq attempt a triathlon, but I think it’d be great for my hometown of Sandusky, Ohio.
Please retweet, repost, and get the word out. Hey Shaq, accept Jim’s challenge!!
Choo! Choo! The Decision Train Is Rolling!
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I have been having minor wig out moments recently. As you know, I have some OCD-like tendencies. I like to feel like I have control of the situation. If I don’t, enter my wigging out. I know the future is uncertain. Heck, tomorrow is not guaranteed. However, I was at the point where I didn’t know what decisions to make or how to implement them since my future is so uncertain.
On top of that my head has been spinning about planning a vacation for our 10 yr wedding anniversary, creating a race schedule, figuring out a training schedule, getting a coach or not, deciding if I want to join a triathlon team, keeping up with all of my jobs, and becoming a FitFluential Ambassador. Believe it our not, most of these are somehow all interconnected.
As Elphaba would say: It’s time to trust my instincts, close my eyes, and leap. So I did.
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For well over a year we’ve said, “Let’s book a trip to Italy.” Well, we finally booked it! This past weekend D and I booked our flights to Italy to celebrate our 10 yr wedding anniversary. It’s always been my dream to travel to Italy. Having married at such a young age, having little time to savor our wedding, and having very little funds, a honeymoon wasn’t in our cards. Thankfully after 4 yrs of marriage we were able to go on vacation and have since been on several wonderful vacations. With that being said, we always say that we choose our vacations to “make up for our missed honeymoon.” This definitely fits the bill, as either of us has been to Europe. We’ve spent countless hours researching, trying to find the best places to stay, which fit into our budget and style. We area beyond stoked to head to Italy in just a few short months. I’m sure you’ll be hearing more about this in the future.
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As for creating a race schedule, figuring out a training plan, and deciding on a coach…well that’s still a work in progress. This is my first off-season as a triathlete and I’ve been kind of like a deer in headlights. What do I do? I’ve just been rotating my workouts to cover all of my bases. Then, adding in trying to train for a half marathon put another spin on it. Thankfully Laura has come to my rescue and shuffled me along. I swear I’m beginning to think we were separated at birth or something. She can read my fears and anxieties as if she’s been through them (maybe she has?) and has provided an abundance of knowledge, guidance, and reassurance just when I thought I was losing my mind. With her assistance this is what I’ve come up with. Tentatively I am planning for the Glass City Half Marathon in early spring, have several ideas for smaller triathlons throughout the summer months, finishing up with my “A” race, the Half Rev3, in September. I plan on focusing on the half marathon throughout the winter months using Hal Higdon’s training schedule, which also includes cross training/strength training days. Finally, as for a coach/Half Rev3 training plan, I’m still working on that. I think there’s something coming to fruition that will fit the bill. I’ll fill you in on that when it becomes available!
I already posted that I have chosen to join the Team Red, White, and Blue Triathlon team, so that’s not really any news. This was one of the first decisions I made and it helped get the decision train rolling.
Lastly, I have to keep up with my jobs along with adding in FitFluential Ambassador duties. As you guessed I am a very organized person. Keeping up isn’t necessarily hard, I just have to use any spare time to my advantage and optimize any time that I do have. Making lists and crossing off items definitely helps.
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Since I’ve already made some major decisions other things will begin to fall into place. Now, instead of saying, “What if…” I can say, “When this happens….” I feel more prepared and more in control. Ahhhh.
Be Grateful and Keep Smiling =)
Team Red, White, And Blue
2December 18, 2011
in Triathlon
In 2011 I signed up to volunteer for Revolution 3 Cedar Point. Just a few days prior to the race Beyond Transition released an article on Jim Wilkes of Team Red, White, and Blue. I was immediately inspired. Here was a wounded veteran overcoming all obstacles set in front of him, and proving everyone wrong. Come race day I got to see Team Red, White, & Blue in action. Oftentimes Team Members run with full-sized American Flags.
Team RWB’s vision is to transform the way wounded veterans are reintegrated into society when they return from combat and exit their position in the Active Duty force or National Guard. This idea struck a cord with me. As you know from a previous post, I am a wife of a former Marine. Although D never served in a war zone, I understand firsthand the struggles that veterans go through whether during their time in active duty or thereafter. In addition, I’ve also seen and experienced the strain veterans and their families have while filing and awaiting a ruling for disability compensation. This is just one of the many struggles that veterans face. Team RWB was recently featured on the Today Show. The feature can be seen here.
I have been looking to join or be accepted by a triathlon team for the 2012 racing season. I figure a team would provide camaraderie and guidance to me as a triathlon newbie. Upon research, I found that I could become a member of Team RWB. By doing so, I will not only be part of a team, but I can raise awareness and funds for an incredible organization, with a mission that’s close to my heart. All while doing what I love….swim, bike, and run. I have since “met” Jim Wilkes and Team RWB on Twitter and Facebook and am proud to join such a great group of people.
I must admit, fundraising isn’t something I’ve ever excelled at. Although I’m straightforward, I am a non-confrontational person and hate to be seen as pushy. I know that most funds from any fundraising efforts go towards wonderful organizations, but the actual activity of fundraising often makes me uncomfortable. Of course it is my hope that I am able to raise some sort of funds for Team RWB, but my main goal is to focus on awareness and giving back to veterans in any way possible.
I’m very excited to be representing Team RWB throughout 2012 and look forward to the adventures ahead. If you would like to donate, please head over to my Team RWB page.
