Congratulations!!!
You have been selected to be a team member for the 2009 ING NYC Marathon with Team Autism Speaks On November 1, 2009 in the city that never sleeps. We are so excited to have been chosen as a charity partner once again this year marking our third year of Running for the Cause. This year we are fortunate to have been awarded 125 positions for the 2009 ING NYC Marathon to be used for fundraising and awareness.
As a runner on Team Autism Speaks you will receive:
· Guaranteed Entry position with Team Autism Speaks in the ING NYC Marathon
· Team clothing – singlet to run in on race day and long sleeve top
· Training shirt to raise awareness while you train for the big race
· Pre-race private team dinner on October 31, 2009, for you and 1 guest, location TBA
· Customized fundraising page for your usage to raise money online
o If you already fundraise for Autism Speaks your login and password will remain the same
o If this is your first time fundraising for Autism Speaks a login and password will be emailed to you
· Bi-Monthly team emails to help motivate and keep you on track for fundraising.
· Discounts from our team sponsors including Modell’s Sporting Goods
· Message boards to talk with other team members regarding training
· Online coaching from our Official Training Partner “Train4Autism”
· Fundraising Tips and Opportunities
· Dedicated Autism Speaks staff to answer questions you have and assist
Fundraising required
· All Team Autism Speaks runners are required to raise either through fundraising or direct donation a minimum of $2600.
· All monies are due by race day, no exceptions.
As soon as I have a fundraising page set up, I'll let everyone know. Let the fun (draising) begin!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
I Joined Team Autism Speaks
OK, you guys win! I joined the team!! I'll post details about how and where to donate later. I'm nervous and excited. Also, I've created a Facebook page, just because I've decided to be "hip" and "cool!" Please feel free to check it out and add me as a friend. "Rick Held" P.S. Since there's lots of people with my name, look for the picture of a guy wearing a grey shirt and a Garmin watch and holding a water bottle.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
I Love You Guys
Linear Trail: Temperature 74 degrees. Splits 9:43; 9:51; 9:53; 10:25; 9:55; 10:03; 9:58; 10:07; 9:58; 9:50; 4:39; 1:44:22 total for 10.5 miles; 9:56 per mile pace.
WOW! I didn't expect the support that I received after my post on Thursday. Thank-you so much for your words of encouragement. I'm probably going to join Team Autism Speaks and raise the $2600 needed to be on the team. The scary part about joining is this:
"On August 17th I am expected to have $1,300 raised. If I have not raised $1,300, I authorize Autism Speaks to charge my credit card for the difference between $1,300 and the amount I raised. On October 17th I am expected to have raised the minimum of $2,600. If I have not raised $2,600, I authorize Autism Speaks to charge my credit card for the difference between $2,600 and the amount I raised. All accounts must have reached the minimum, $2600, the day prior to the race, October 31st." I have a few contacts at work that may be able to help me with the $2600. My goal is to not only enter the NY City Marathon and support "Team Autism Speaks," but also to then have people pledge $$ per miles that I run in the marathon, and give the proceeds from that to ASCONN, which is the Autism Society of Connecticut. So it's a win-win situation.
Perfect day to run. Since I had a 10 miler scheduled, and had too much fun yesterday at Happy Hour, I decided to run the linear trail. I did learn something about drinking and running. The last time I had too much fun at Happy Hour, I was punished with Sam Adams beer burps as I ran the next day. My beer of choice yesterday was Guinness, and guess what? No beer burps! So, now I know to drink Guinness beer if I'm going to be running within 24 hours. I guess that's one tip you're all writing down right now, especially you Irish Creme. I must once again comment on how much I like Jeff Galloway's marathon training plan. Today I was scheduled to run either 9 or 10 miles, at a pace of about 10 minutes per mile, and take walk breaks every 4 to 6 minutes. I tweaked it so that I ran for a mile, and walked for a minute for the entire 10.5 miles. Even by walking, I still averaged a 9:56 per mile pace. As I did my last long run a week ago, I felt great the entire time. I tried the Blueberry Pomegranate GU Chomps that Lindsay recommended, taking one every 20 minutes. They taste great, and I believe they helped. Also, I've always used "Hammer" products, and today I had a Hammer gel prior to running, and also drank the Hammer Heed while I was running. If you're interested in trying Hammer products, click on the link in my blog. As I said a week ago, it's a "win-win" situation, since you save 15% off your first order, and I get a 25% credit in my account for whatever you order. Please use referral number 128750. Thanks in advance if you order!
Tomorrow I won't be running. Instead I'll be riding my bike for 25 miles, in support of MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Thanks to the generosity of friends and family, I was able to raise $225 for MS. Oh, and I'll also be catching up on all your blogs.
WOW! I didn't expect the support that I received after my post on Thursday. Thank-you so much for your words of encouragement. I'm probably going to join Team Autism Speaks and raise the $2600 needed to be on the team. The scary part about joining is this:
"On August 17th I am expected to have $1,300 raised. If I have not raised $1,300, I authorize Autism Speaks to charge my credit card for the difference between $1,300 and the amount I raised. On October 17th I am expected to have raised the minimum of $2,600. If I have not raised $2,600, I authorize Autism Speaks to charge my credit card for the difference between $2,600 and the amount I raised. All accounts must have reached the minimum, $2600, the day prior to the race, October 31st." I have a few contacts at work that may be able to help me with the $2600. My goal is to not only enter the NY City Marathon and support "Team Autism Speaks," but also to then have people pledge $$ per miles that I run in the marathon, and give the proceeds from that to ASCONN, which is the Autism Society of Connecticut. So it's a win-win situation.
Perfect day to run. Since I had a 10 miler scheduled, and had too much fun yesterday at Happy Hour, I decided to run the linear trail. I did learn something about drinking and running. The last time I had too much fun at Happy Hour, I was punished with Sam Adams beer burps as I ran the next day. My beer of choice yesterday was Guinness, and guess what? No beer burps! So, now I know to drink Guinness beer if I'm going to be running within 24 hours. I guess that's one tip you're all writing down right now, especially you Irish Creme. I must once again comment on how much I like Jeff Galloway's marathon training plan. Today I was scheduled to run either 9 or 10 miles, at a pace of about 10 minutes per mile, and take walk breaks every 4 to 6 minutes. I tweaked it so that I ran for a mile, and walked for a minute for the entire 10.5 miles. Even by walking, I still averaged a 9:56 per mile pace. As I did my last long run a week ago, I felt great the entire time. I tried the Blueberry Pomegranate GU Chomps that Lindsay recommended, taking one every 20 minutes. They taste great, and I believe they helped. Also, I've always used "Hammer" products, and today I had a Hammer gel prior to running, and also drank the Hammer Heed while I was running. If you're interested in trying Hammer products, click on the link in my blog. As I said a week ago, it's a "win-win" situation, since you save 15% off your first order, and I get a 25% credit in my account for whatever you order. Please use referral number 128750. Thanks in advance if you order!
Tomorrow I won't be running. Instead I'll be riding my bike for 25 miles, in support of MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Thanks to the generosity of friends and family, I was able to raise $225 for MS. Oh, and I'll also be catching up on all your blogs.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Another Way to Run in This Year's NY City Marathon
I work with students with Autism, and this sounds like a great team to join. Raising $2600 won't be easy, but it's guaranteed entry into this year's NY City Marathon. I'll have to sleep on it...
"Autism Speaks" is proud to be a part of the NYRR Charity Partner Program, and as such, we have been awarded 125 entries to this year's race. We are the only official autism charity recognized by the ING NYC Marathon. In exchange for a marathon number, participants must pledge to raise a minimum of $2,600 to support Autism Speaks.
To receive a guaranteed entry into this year's marathon, Autism Speaks invites you to join a very special group of people who will band together to make a difference. As a part of this commitment, you will be asked to raise funds to support Autism Speaks and its mission to raise awareness and funds for autism research and programs. Currently we still have a limited number of spots on Team Autism Speaks. Please fill out the attached form and send it back and someone will be in touch with you regarding availability.
"Autism Speaks" is proud to be a part of the NYRR Charity Partner Program, and as such, we have been awarded 125 entries to this year's race. We are the only official autism charity recognized by the ING NYC Marathon. In exchange for a marathon number, participants must pledge to raise a minimum of $2,600 to support Autism Speaks.
To receive a guaranteed entry into this year's marathon, Autism Speaks invites you to join a very special group of people who will band together to make a difference. As a part of this commitment, you will be asked to raise funds to support Autism Speaks and its mission to raise awareness and funds for autism research and programs. Currently we still have a limited number of spots on Team Autism Speaks. Please fill out the attached form and send it back and someone will be in touch with you regarding availability.
I'm So Freakin' Bummed...
Thank you for applying for the ING New York City Marathon 2009. Unfortunately, you were not selected in the lottery drawing.
I have automatic entry in 2010....that doesn't even matter to me right now. OK, I'm done whining.
I have automatic entry in 2010....that doesn't even matter to me right now. OK, I'm done whining.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tomorrow's the Day...Am I the Chosen One?
Temperature 62 degrees. Splits: 8:22, 8:35, 8:18, 47 seconds. Today's goal: Run between 25 and 35 minutes at a pace of 8:40 per mile. Ran for 26:02 at a pace of 8:23 per mile. (3.1 miles) SUCCESS!
From the official website of the ING New York City Marathon: "ING New York City Marathon Lottery Results"
"Lottery results for U.S. residents will be available on Thursday, June 4, at noon."
I've got the butterflies. I want to run in it SO bad. Lindsay http://www.chasingthekenyans.com/ is running in it. A woman I work with at Weight Watchers is running in it. Laura http://absolutlyfit.blogspot.com/ will also be running it. It's the last marathon I want to run, and call it quits as far as marathon running. My next marathon will be my third. At age 52, I still feel as young as you guys out there who read this. But my body knows I'm 52. It reminds me quite often with various aches and pains (none serious) that I'm 52. If I don't get chosen to participate this year, I have guaranteed entry next year, since it will be 3 years in a row I was turned down. I don't want to wait another year. I could run for charity this year, but that involves raising about $3000 in order to run. Maybe I can find 3000 people willing to donate a dollar towards my cause?! OK, I need to stop. I need to log in at 12 noon tomorrow and see if I'm chosen. If not, then I'll go to Plan B. There, I'm better now. Time to go read your blogs. P.S. My next race: Dear Rick,
Congratulations! You are now registered for Stratton Faxon Fairfield 1/2 Marathon. (June 28)
From the official website of the ING New York City Marathon: "ING New York City Marathon Lottery Results"
"Lottery results for U.S. residents will be available on Thursday, June 4, at noon."
I've got the butterflies. I want to run in it SO bad. Lindsay http://www.chasingthekenyans.com/ is running in it. A woman I work with at Weight Watchers is running in it. Laura http://absolutlyfit.blogspot.com/ will also be running it. It's the last marathon I want to run, and call it quits as far as marathon running. My next marathon will be my third. At age 52, I still feel as young as you guys out there who read this. But my body knows I'm 52. It reminds me quite often with various aches and pains (none serious) that I'm 52. If I don't get chosen to participate this year, I have guaranteed entry next year, since it will be 3 years in a row I was turned down. I don't want to wait another year. I could run for charity this year, but that involves raising about $3000 in order to run. Maybe I can find 3000 people willing to donate a dollar towards my cause?! OK, I need to stop. I need to log in at 12 noon tomorrow and see if I'm chosen. If not, then I'll go to Plan B. There, I'm better now. Time to go read your blogs. P.S. My next race: Dear Rick,
Congratulations! You are now registered for Stratton Faxon Fairfield 1/2 Marathon. (June 28)
Running is EASY!
Linear Trail: Temperature: 77 degrees; Splits 9:31; 9:28; 9:35; 9:03; 9:12; 46:49 total for 5 miles; 9:21 per mile pace.
Yesterday's goal: Run between 45 and 50 minutes at a pace of 9:40 per mile. Ran for 46:49 at a pace of 9:21 per mile.
Perfect day, perfect weather, perfect run. Is that possible? Yesterday's run, especially the last half, was effortless. True, I was scheduled to run at a slower pace, but who's complaining? I don't have anything amusing or inspiring to report...sorry! So, that's all for now. I'll be catching up on everyone's blogs later today. Happy effortless running everyone.
Yesterday's goal: Run between 45 and 50 minutes at a pace of 9:40 per mile. Ran for 46:49 at a pace of 9:21 per mile.
Perfect day, perfect weather, perfect run. Is that possible? Yesterday's run, especially the last half, was effortless. True, I was scheduled to run at a slower pace, but who's complaining? I don't have anything amusing or inspiring to report...sorry! So, that's all for now. I'll be catching up on everyone's blogs later today. Happy effortless running everyone.
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