Wednesday, March 2, 2011

"Tri" ing For A Cause


In case you haven't noticed...I'm Fund Raising For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and would love your support for this fabulous charity that is so deeply close to my heart. I'm training for a 1/2 Ironman for 149 Days (I'm gonna kill IT this time around) with Team in Training and I would love your words of wisdom and encouragement during my journey even if you cannot give in a financial type of way.

Although you will find lots of elite looking people doing triathlons,you will probably also notice quite a few people that look ...say...not so elite. Those would be MY people! Hardly ever in the aero position, but always with a smile on our face. Join me in a grand ol' time as this tri season gets A GOIN' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I truly believe the following quote:
"Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more" - Anthony Robbins

...and my something more right now is with Team in Training and a dedication to help fight this disease called cancer.  I believe that TNT is helping me to become something more and I endeavor to continue their cause.

ROCK ON!

17 comments:

Nikki Kendall said...

YAY!!! So happy you are doing a TNT event!!

Abby @ Have Dental Floss, Will Travel said...

That was me during my ironman, and I had a blast! You'll be great :) Which half are you doing?

Elizabeth said...

LOVE that quote! Can’t wait to follow your training :) you will ROCK it! GO TEAM!!

A Prelude To... said...

Abby - Pac Crest at Sunriver in June. It's a great course! Hot and climbing up Mt Bachelor. Who could ask for more??!!

Aimee said...

That picture with your faces on the swim, bike, run things is too funny!!

That quote is awesome!

Raina said...

Love the photo montage and the cause!!! You are such a great ambassador!

Jen said...

I think it's so awesome what you're doing. And I love your quote. I think you're little photo needs to go on the blog permanently. Very cute!

Amanda@runninghood said...

YOu're awesome Julie!

Terri said...

That's such a great cause! :) Good for you - I'll definitely visit your fundraising page!

Unknown said...

I'm sure there is much more motivation in training for a race when there is a cause behind it. I love the quote, by the way

Anonymous said...

Ok I have to tell you how awesome I think your pic is!! Sooo cool!!!!!! Life is a gift.. amen!

Chris K said...

I give at the office. Really, every two weeks and my company matches it. And, I applaud you for what you are doing.

A Prelude To... said...

Chris - Love you! Love your company! Giving is WHERE IT'S AT!

Chris K said...

Wow, crazy comment you made about how when you sent a gift it had to go to your friends husbad. And, U.A.E. is the most progressive.

Jess @ Blonde Ponytail said...

Julie, Thank you for your sweet comments--I'm going to tell myslef to fahgeduboudit!!

This quote is going in my running journal!

5 Miles Past Empty said...

Wow! TNT is the way to go for a half iron!!!! Thank you for dedicating to this cause! I am doing it to for Seattle Rock n Roll! Such a wonderful feeling, isn't it!? I will come back and donate after April 1 if you remind me!!! I have been trying to donate a little to a lot of friends who are doing it as well! I told one friend that it is so awesome, every time I got the email about a donation made you would think the money was going to my own personal shopping account, I got THAT excited!!! It just feels SO good to be doing something! THANK YOU!

Simply Life said...

what a great cause to raise support/awareness for!