Friday, August 12, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Kelly's best roast beef and seafood in town!
This is a throw back to the streaming blog days of the 90s.... I typed as i fundraised at kellys
Great jams playing at kelly's.
Just heard boogie wonderland by ewf and Keep your Head Up by Andy grammar earlier this evening!
The Fundraiser is a big success. I've spent more time at Kelly's than at home or in my office...or on my bike. It's a really lovely place.
A really neat story, a bus full of Teleflex employees caravanned for lunch down the street. The nice woman at the cash register asked how she could find out more information about Bottom Line. She has a son in 10th grade and admitted she doesn't know how to guide him in this process but knows the importance of starting early!
She asked how she could search the Internet for info... Luckily it's as easy as BottomLine.org, buti also had the handy info sheet and got to pass it on. She seemed really thrilled to be closer to helping her son.
See! Kelly's was a success. Spreading the word about bottom line. Hopefully the profits from the fundraiser are good too!
Great jams playing at kelly's.
Just heard boogie wonderland by ewf and Keep your Head Up by Andy grammar earlier this evening!
The Fundraiser is a big success. I've spent more time at Kelly's than at home or in my office...or on my bike. It's a really lovely place.
A really neat story, a bus full of Teleflex employees caravanned for lunch down the street. The nice woman at the cash register asked how she could find out more information about Bottom Line. She has a son in 10th grade and admitted she doesn't know how to guide him in this process but knows the importance of starting early!
She asked how she could search the Internet for info... Luckily it's as easy as BottomLine.org, buti also had the handy info sheet and got to pass it on. She seemed really thrilled to be closer to helping her son.
See! Kelly's was a success. Spreading the word about bottom line. Hopefully the profits from the fundraiser are good too!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Thank you Karen, John, Monica and Uncle Howie & Aunt Sue!
Thank you for your donations today! What a thrill... I am such an emotional girl that I tear up each time I see that little "Congratulations" announcement and email about the donation. FUNdraising is lots of fun and a little overwhelming too.
Speaking of FUNdraising. Tomorrow is the big Kelly's profit share event! I am thrilled to be partnering with such a staple of MEDFORD. Their food is so tasty and variety for everyone!
Please support me by eating some Tasty Food and - Feel Great about Yourself for It!
Print out and Present on August 10th, 12 - 8pm
At the suggestion of Sue Cameron, wonderful colleague of Teleflex, I walked around to all the businesses near Kelly's. I delivered my pitch, handed out my Bottom Line material and provided some coupons. The response was very positive. Starbucks told me to come back in the morning to place more at their register! So if you forget yours, grab it over there!
My name is on a Starbucks register. I'm basically Famous! Nike and Trek will be calling me anyday about that sponsorship contract!
Off to the Somerville Track workout. Running in the rain again - it's the only safe thing to do! I will not bike in this weather. I ride for safety :)
Speaking of FUNdraising. Tomorrow is the big Kelly's profit share event! I am thrilled to be partnering with such a staple of MEDFORD. Their food is so tasty and variety for everyone!
Please support me by eating some Tasty Food and - Feel Great about Yourself for It!
Print out and Present on August 10th, 12 - 8pm
At the suggestion of Sue Cameron, wonderful colleague of Teleflex, I walked around to all the businesses near Kelly's. I delivered my pitch, handed out my Bottom Line material and provided some coupons. The response was very positive. Starbucks told me to come back in the morning to place more at their register! So if you forget yours, grab it over there!
My name is on a Starbucks register. I'm basically Famous! Nike and Trek will be calling me anyday about that sponsorship contract!
Off to the Somerville Track workout. Running in the rain again - it's the only safe thing to do! I will not bike in this weather. I ride for safety :)
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Best News of the day........
This weekend has been very busy, productive, and historic!
This morning, I woke up at 4:00 AM and departed my house at 4:30AM for the Inaugural Providence Rock & Roll half marathon.
Yes, you are correct... it was absolutely pouring all morning long. Luckily, this was a running event and not a biking event! And also luckily, I love to run in the rain. I'm not sure there is any better weather for a red headed Katie with fair skin? Unfortunately, I am still learning. Today could definitely been a huge Personal Record (PR) day, but I didn't train especially hard because I ... took Statistics, fell off my bike and I also figured it would be 90s and sunny. Another lesson learned in my long athletic career.
The exciting biking related outcome of today involved meeting with up some of my Greater Framingham Running Club members - Karin, Katiya, Dotty and new Best Friend Jeff. He huddled, attempted to stay dry, and laughed about our luck with races. They all gasped at my large bruise. Who knew my bruise would be a segway into asking for fundraising? I should have! Anyway, I mentioned my big upcoming challenge and Jeff gave me the good news:
Everytime, I hear Jeff say the words in my head, I hear sweet bells and flashes of bright lights. I think it's the "hope" sound effects being brought it. I'm trying to creat the same effect for my blog. Anyway, Flat ... Flat will be very helpful for 100 miles. I cannot, I repeat, cannot tell you how good it was to hear... Sigh of Huge R.E.L.I.E.F. I am looking forward to the challenge of the ride, but honestly I think the distance will be tough enough without adding great heights.
Oh yes, and the race, I did well. I ran consistently and felt great for the entire race. My unofficial time is 1:43.48. And here is the official results:
1:43 - I'll take it!
Tip of the Day: I tried something new for this race. I packed cut up salt covered Twizzlers in a pouch. This is not an original recipe - Rick Muhr, my old Boston marathon coach eats these for all his races. I discovered their power and my personal need for salt during the Hyannis Half marathon last winter. My stomach starts to cramp up after eating goos or drinking water on the course so the salt is awful tasting, but perks me up nicely for the miles ahead. The course was very delightful. I would say one of the flatest and the hills were a perfect grade and length. They offered enough of a challenge that you needed to add some gas, but not unbearable. I also only recall four hills - maximum five throughout the course. I will be checking out the Cox Providence half for the Fall, the Rock & Roll is logistically too tough and not accommodating. The medals were also very intense and nice, which matches up with the entry fee.
It was a good training for the ride. 13.1 miles = 35 - 50 miles biking, right? I think I can guage these things correctly now. What do you all think?
It weighs 3 lbs!
This morning, I woke up at 4:00 AM and departed my house at 4:30AM for the Inaugural Providence Rock & Roll half marathon.
Yes, you are correct... it was absolutely pouring all morning long. Luckily, this was a running event and not a biking event! And also luckily, I love to run in the rain. I'm not sure there is any better weather for a red headed Katie with fair skin? Unfortunately, I am still learning. Today could definitely been a huge Personal Record (PR) day, but I didn't train especially hard because I ... took Statistics, fell off my bike and I also figured it would be 90s and sunny. Another lesson learned in my long athletic career.
The exciting biking related outcome of today involved meeting with up some of my Greater Framingham Running Club members - Karin, Katiya, Dotty and new Best Friend Jeff. He huddled, attempted to stay dry, and laughed about our luck with races. They all gasped at my large bruise. Who knew my bruise would be a segway into asking for fundraising? I should have! Anyway, I mentioned my big upcoming challenge and Jeff gave me the good news:
The Rodman 100 mile bike course is FLAT.
Everytime, I hear Jeff say the words in my head, I hear sweet bells and flashes of bright lights. I think it's the "hope" sound effects being brought it. I'm trying to creat the same effect for my blog. Anyway, Flat ... Flat will be very helpful for 100 miles. I cannot, I repeat, cannot tell you how good it was to hear... Sigh of Huge R.E.L.I.E.F. I am looking forward to the challenge of the ride, but honestly I think the distance will be tough enough without adding great heights.
Oh yes, and the race, I did well. I ran consistently and felt great for the entire race. My unofficial time is 1:43.48. And here is the official results:
1:43 - I'll take it!Tip of the Day: I tried something new for this race. I packed cut up salt covered Twizzlers in a pouch. This is not an original recipe - Rick Muhr, my old Boston marathon coach eats these for all his races. I discovered their power and my personal need for salt during the Hyannis Half marathon last winter. My stomach starts to cramp up after eating goos or drinking water on the course so the salt is awful tasting, but perks me up nicely for the miles ahead. The course was very delightful. I would say one of the flatest and the hills were a perfect grade and length. They offered enough of a challenge that you needed to add some gas, but not unbearable. I also only recall four hills - maximum five throughout the course. I will be checking out the Cox Providence half for the Fall, the Rock & Roll is logistically too tough and not accommodating. The medals were also very intense and nice, which matches up with the entry fee.
It was a good training for the ride. 13.1 miles = 35 - 50 miles biking, right? I think I can guage these things correctly now. What do you all think?
It weighs 3 lbs!
Friday, August 5, 2011
"Dedicate Yourself to Being Someone Who Cares." - George N Parks
Today, I had the honor and pleasure of golfing in the Inaugural George N. Parks memorial golf outing. It was a beautiful day with sun and temps in the 80s. It was a tough day, but I managed a few pretty shots. It was just nice to be on the course and helping to support the GNP band scholorship for future band members. Mr Parks was my college band director, almost like a Dad during my 4 years at UMass. He passed away last Fall, but his "starred thoughts" or lessons and advice live on today through thousands of high school Drum Major Academy graduates, UMass students and me!
"It is Never Too Late to be What you Might Have Become." -GNP
"You will move in the direction of your thinking." I always thought this had more to do with marching, but it defniitely applies for life... and biking!
And Mr. Parks is one of the main reasons why I loved my college experience and why I successfully graduated. One of the reasons why I'm dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams of college graduation with Bottom Line. Mr Parks also said, "Dedicate Yourself to Being Someone Who Cares."
GNP Golf Outing - "Neverland" - Mr. Parks often referred to band as Neverland and he was Peter, especially after the the band's 1992 production of Hook
"It is Never Too Late to be What you Might Have Become." -GNP
"You will move in the direction of your thinking." I always thought this had more to do with marching, but it defniitely applies for life... and biking!
And Mr. Parks is one of the main reasons why I loved my college experience and why I successfully graduated. One of the reasons why I'm dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams of college graduation with Bottom Line. Mr Parks also said, "Dedicate Yourself to Being Someone Who Cares."
GNP Golf Outing - "Neverland" - Mr. Parks often referred to band as Neverland and he was Peter, especially after the the band's 1992 production of Hook
Thursday, August 4, 2011
I have one terrific bruise.
Yes, I bought my fancy pedals on Wednesday night. I consulted with the Landry's bike shop staff, took polls, ran tests, and made the decision that the Specialized Ember are the ideal shoe for Katie Weinmann's quest to ride 100 miles for Bottom Line. They spoke to me, or maybe it was the YouTube video that captured my heart strings.
Specialized Ember Shoe.
The shoe has a fancy technology called BOA, "With the right gear everything just clicks." The lady sold me, butI think it's necessary to present to other bikers exactly when you entered into the biking arena with displays of updated equipment. No one buys new bikes shoes ever, so it will be very apparent that I started around 2011 for years to come. If I bought velcro shoes, I could easily be mistaken for a wise older person, but I have very limited biking information to offer so I don't want to confuse anyone.
Please see below evidence that I have tried my fancy biking pedals and shoes. Terrific Bruise evidence.
Actual size is 3 quarters and a couple dimes.
To be honest, I am very pleased with my first attempt on the pedals. It wasn't as difficult as the many horror stories I've been told. That's another thing that biking community needs to work on - displacing the myth that biking shoes are a tragic accident waiting to happen! Anyway, perhaps it was my years of University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band training, but I felt the process to release my toe from the clips was elementary to say the least. For those of you that aren't familiar with road bikes, clips, and gears, these shoes are suppose to help with efficiency because you no longer need to waste energy keeping your feet in place. The odd part is you are clipped onto the pedals and to detach, you must "kick your heel out" to untwist the clip. As for my marching band training, a common move is the left and right hace or pivotal turn made in two motions while standing in one place. This marching band move requires the bando to kick their heel. Anyway, this made the pedal release so easy. It was my first time though, so I obviously stopped moving, while not being clipped in, and slammed my leg into my bike to result in this glorious bruise - at least, I didn't get more road rash!
Now, clipping into the bike was more than I could handle at points during my ride.
Specialized Ember Shoe. The shoe has a fancy technology called BOA, "With the right gear everything just clicks." The lady sold me, butI think it's necessary to present to other bikers exactly when you entered into the biking arena with displays of updated equipment. No one buys new bikes shoes ever, so it will be very apparent that I started around 2011 for years to come. If I bought velcro shoes, I could easily be mistaken for a wise older person, but I have very limited biking information to offer so I don't want to confuse anyone.
Please see below evidence that I have tried my fancy biking pedals and shoes. Terrific Bruise evidence.
Actual size is 3 quarters and a couple dimes.To be honest, I am very pleased with my first attempt on the pedals. It wasn't as difficult as the many horror stories I've been told. That's another thing that biking community needs to work on - displacing the myth that biking shoes are a tragic accident waiting to happen! Anyway, perhaps it was my years of University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band training, but I felt the process to release my toe from the clips was elementary to say the least. For those of you that aren't familiar with road bikes, clips, and gears, these shoes are suppose to help with efficiency because you no longer need to waste energy keeping your feet in place. The odd part is you are clipped onto the pedals and to detach, you must "kick your heel out" to untwist the clip. As for my marching band training, a common move is the left and right hace or pivotal turn made in two motions while standing in one place. This marching band move requires the bando to kick their heel. Anyway, this made the pedal release so easy. It was my first time though, so I obviously stopped moving, while not being clipped in, and slammed my leg into my bike to result in this glorious bruise - at least, I didn't get more road rash!
Now, clipping into the bike was more than I could handle at points during my ride.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Annnnd we're ROLLING.
My favorite phrase used during group riding session is "ROLLING." It keeps me coming back. If someone decides to change the lingo to be - Go! or Moving! or Forward!, I don't think I would bother with group rides anymore. It's not a universal term yet, but by September 24th, I believe I will bring all road bikers under the great umbrella of ROLLING. It's the term yelled when the group can start moving again after hitting a light, or other bothersome item in our way.
Ok, I admit it. I skipped track tonight! I usually am 110% on board for a track workout and usually delight in the thought of a rainy track workout, but don't be too worried - I woke up early for a swim at Walden Pond with fellow Teleflex atheletes Kristen Williams and Kelly Church. So I let the evening slide by with other priorities taking hold.
The evening hours flew by with my intentions resting on a visit to the gym. I am taking my quest for Bottom Line very seriously. I am currently plugging away at a local Starbucks laying out my training calendar and researching possible fundraising venues. In reaction to Nick LaPete's text this morning, "I am excited for your fundrasiers! They are the social events of the year!" How convenient that he thinks so because I also just enjoy hosting an event to see my friends, have them all meet each other AND all for a good cause!
Speaking of raising funds, Thank You to Anthony Leonardi, Kokou Amefia and Cathleen McGarry for your generous donations! The early support is literally like a hug for me and the Bottom Line students! Thank you!
Ok. Training plans are plentiful in every form on
Bicycling.com. I almost have too many to choose from - what a tragic dilemma. Not only can you train for biking, but there are several versions for a century ride. I want the training focused on Staying On My Bike. I'm sure I will figure it out eventually, here is my first schedule . Turns out - this isn't even a plan... but it did bring up excellent points and more homework for me. The other links - Crash Course to Century seems very applicable, but did not provide an actual schedule either. When I have a real plan I will let you know, and touch base with TJ Jourdan and Leighton Paris in the shipping department of Telflex. I had the chance to catch up with them today and I think they are genuinely concerned for my health in undertaking this crazy goal. Perhaps they have a point, I am a little in over my head at this point. But fully invested to ride 100 miles and "wake up at 3AM to do so."
Maybe clipless pedals tomorrow? Today was devoted to the roommate search and training research.
Ok, I admit it. I skipped track tonight! I usually am 110% on board for a track workout and usually delight in the thought of a rainy track workout, but don't be too worried - I woke up early for a swim at Walden Pond with fellow Teleflex atheletes Kristen Williams and Kelly Church. So I let the evening slide by with other priorities taking hold.
The evening hours flew by with my intentions resting on a visit to the gym. I am taking my quest for Bottom Line very seriously. I am currently plugging away at a local Starbucks laying out my training calendar and researching possible fundraising venues. In reaction to Nick LaPete's text this morning, "I am excited for your fundrasiers! They are the social events of the year!" How convenient that he thinks so because I also just enjoy hosting an event to see my friends, have them all meet each other AND all for a good cause!
Speaking of raising funds, Thank You to Anthony Leonardi, Kokou Amefia and Cathleen McGarry for your generous donations! The early support is literally like a hug for me and the Bottom Line students! Thank you!
Ok. Training plans are plentiful in every form on
Bicycling.com. I almost have too many to choose from - what a tragic dilemma. Not only can you train for biking, but there are several versions for a century ride. I want the training focused on Staying On My Bike. I'm sure I will figure it out eventually, here is my first schedule . Turns out - this isn't even a plan... but it did bring up excellent points and more homework for me. The other links - Crash Course to Century seems very applicable, but did not provide an actual schedule either. When I have a real plan I will let you know, and touch base with TJ Jourdan and Leighton Paris in the shipping department of Telflex. I had the chance to catch up with them today and I think they are genuinely concerned for my health in undertaking this crazy goal. Perhaps they have a point, I am a little in over my head at this point. But fully invested to ride 100 miles and "wake up at 3AM to do so."
Maybe clipless pedals tomorrow? Today was devoted to the roommate search and training research.
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