Fundraising

I'm doing some shameless self promotion here. My last post mentioned that I'm training for a marathon with Team in Training and therefore raising money for blood cancer research and treatment. One way I'm going about this is surveysavvy.com I take surveys and earn money, plus if I refer others I get a portion of their surveys as well. Of you'd like to help me out link to them here: surveysavvy.com/?m=2659003 . I'm doing some reading up on sports nutrition so expect a post on that soon.

Running for a cause

I've taken some time off of blog writing for some personal reasons.  In the meantime I've signed up to run the Nike Women's marathon with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Team in Training is the largest endurance sports charity training program. Since 1988 Team in Training participants have raised over $1 billion to support blood cancer research and patient services. In exchange for coaching you through an endurance event you pledge to raise money for blood cancer research.  When I first signed up for Team in Training 5 years ago I didn't know how the disease would impact my family. I just wanted to run a marathon.  I ran two half marathons that years and raised $3,000+.  There are many benefits to training for an endurance event in connect with an organization such as Team in Training.  The coaching staff is incredible and there to answer your questions.  Local running stores have come out to discuss gear, tape running sessions so runner can review form and provide a discount to get you started off right.  On course knowing that there are other racers on your "team"  is an incredible mental boost.  And when you need It most as you are struggling up a hill or gasping on your last mile out comes coach to talk you through it.  Sports nutrition has always been an interest of mine so I'll add some handy tips as I study up on the subject.  Check out my fundraising page for updates and to leave your support: http://pages.teamintraining.org/SJ/nikesf13/shousman . I'm also partnering with Pampered Chef 10% of the total show earnings will go directly to the cause. 

To place an order, follow these directions:
1. Go to www. pamperedchef.biz/jessicamedina
2. Click on "Shop Online"
3. Type in "Sara" as the host and choose her name.
4. Start shopping! 
*You may have your items shipped to Sara (in Salinas) for a flat rate shipping of $5.25, or you can have them directly shipped to you for a rate based on how much you spend. Many thanks and much love to all of you.