Happy New Year everyone!! I hope this finds you warm and safe. I am so excited for 2011 I can't stand it. Two big things happen this year: Ironman, of course, and this also is the year I turn 40. My plan is to celebrate my 40th birthday feeling better than I ever have. So far, so good.
As we enter the new year, I wanted to share with you another of my goals. Part of my Ironman training includes an Olympic-distance triathlon in Boulder on June 4th. This race will be an important piece to the whole picture: as my only pre-Ironman triathlon, it will be my "warm-up" race, my chance to dial everything in and practice my race prep and execution, as well as my transition strategies.
More importantly, this race provides me an opportunity to contribute to something near and dear to me. This triathlon is part of the "Tri for your cause" series and, as such, requires all athletes to raise money for a charity of their choice. I have chosen the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Several years ago, my father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, cancer of the plasma. Since then, I have witnessed his very aggressive treatment, a significant part of which is two stem-cell transplants. He's still fighting the disease, and researchers continue to work to discover not just the most effective treatments, but hopefully, someday, a cure.
Aside from supporting him from afar (he lives in Florida), I can raise money for this cause. I have set my fundraising goal for this triathlon at $200--an amount that's both very achievable and respectful of the less-than-stellar economy we currently live in. I realize that many of us have little room for donations such as these. My request for your contribution comes from love, not from presumption. If you can give, it is deeply appreciated. If you are unable to, it is completely understood.
For a secure way to make donations in my name online, go to my page: http://www.yourcausesports.org/members/fundraising/?id=478. If you have any questions about this race, about the MMRF, or about donating in other ways, do not hesitate to drop me an email.
Wishing you all a healthy start to your 2011. Thank you, everyone.
Jen, My heart goes out to you, your dad, and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts. I am sure he very much appreciates your support. What a great cause to race for -- I hope you meet your goal!
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