yep, once again I am asking for your help!
Last night, after the fitness hour was over, they mentioned that if we wanted to get a tee shirt for participating in the fitness program, to meet afterwards. We did, and we are needing a design for our shirts.
So, any of you "artistes" want a piece of fame (sorry, probably no fortune), help us design our shirts! The catch is (and you knew this was coming, right?!) is that I need it by THIS Thursday, Sept. 17th. We'd like for it to have "Fitness for the Cure" and "Making History" somewhere in it.
so come on, all you creative thinkers--whip up something fabulous for your fellow racers!
And before I paste & copy the 2nd plea for help, I will have to report that Miss Betty and I both sat on the sidelines alot last night. I didn't have any energy to totally make it thru the whole program, but I did manage to pull my middle-aged body around the field about 4 or 5 times before I called it a night. Getting old is rough!
anyway, here is the call for help from Komen--if you'd like to help, email them at the email they have listed in the letter.
Thanks! Judi
Volunteers Needed and OFFline Deadline Posted: 14 Sep 2009 09:32 AM PDTSorry to be behind in updating you. It has been crazy!
First, I wanted to remind those of you with OFFline team members that the deadline to have your packets postmarked is Wednesday, September 16. Please include SIGNED entry forms for each of your team members, your reconciliation form, the money, your spreadsheet and anything else that pertains to your team. The spreadsheet is available online or you can email me to send it to you. Your completed spreadsheet should be emailed to ar.rftc.teams@gmail.com.
The Offline Team Processing consists of three parts which we loving refer to as Data Processing, War Room and Pick Pack and Ship. Data Processing makes sure that your spreadsheet reconciles to the amount of money received, etc. We then upload that information into an Access file and run labels and reports on your team which are sent to the War Room. The War Room puts the labels on Race Bibs, pulls Pasta Party tickets, counts out coupons, etc. to prepare your team. They bag everything up along with the Team Captain Gift and the reports. Pick Pack and Ship then gets the bag to pull t-shirts, survivor hats, etc. to pack them and prepare to ship if applicable. All of this to say that many people are involved in this process and we are looking for additional volunteers.
We will begin processing your packets in Data Processing at the end of this week. This area is taken care of and no volunteers are needed. However, the War Room will begin their processing next Monday, and Pick Pack and Ship should then begin on Wednesday. Our warehouse is in the Riverdale area near the soccer fields and USA Drug's corporate offices. We work Monday through Friday evenings and as needed and available all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon. It usually takes about 2 weeks to complete all processing.
If you or your group are interested in helping us out, please contact me at ar.rftc.teams3@gmail.com. We would love the help and it's always interesting for our Team Captains to see behind the scenes as to how we process your teams. And we have lots of fun!
Jill
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
just do it!
Okay, I'm giving you all reminders--
tonight, at 6:30pm, at War Memorial Stadium, is the **FREE** Komen Fitness program!
just show up wearing comfy clothes & sneakers, and you will also have the bonus perk of having entertainment as you watch me trying to slog around the stadium tonight with you...so come get some FREE exercise, and some FREE entertainment!
(Did I mention it was all FREE???!)
Judi
tonight, at 6:30pm, at War Memorial Stadium, is the **FREE** Komen Fitness program!
just show up wearing comfy clothes & sneakers, and you will also have the bonus perk of having entertainment as you watch me trying to slog around the stadium tonight with you...so come get some FREE exercise, and some FREE entertainment!
(Did I mention it was all FREE???!)
Judi
Friday, September 11, 2009
gold (pink?) stars
Okay--I will just come right and tell you I deserve a BIG gold (or maybe pink?) star for last night. Thursday night was Night 2 of the free Torture, er, Fitness program that Komen is sponsoring this year. I actually made it through the WHOLE program last night!
Okay, I will admit they didn't do the 5 minute walk before they started the 1st 8 minute walk, but they did add it on the end, and I stayed on course the whole time. Also, I will admit that I didn't speed up my pace during the 2nd & 3rd two minute fast walk, but I kept right on trudging around that stadium field!
Miss Betty, the 84 year old survivor, was back again last night. She made it around 2 laps before she had to go sit down. But Marty (one of the walker leaders) walked with me after she made sure Miss Betty was doing okay.
Now, after the training was over, I had to make it back to my car and drive myself back home, (I hope none of you were on the road at 7:50 last night!) then tried not to sit anywhere on any of the furniture before I had a shower. And, then I realized I still had to stand in the shower! Whoo boy! When I finally got to the couch, I didn't move for a looooooooong time. But I'll go back again, and again, and I hope you all will join me. The next session is Monday night at 6:30 at War Memorial stadium. It's **FREEEE!!****You just have to show up in comfortable clothes & walking shoes, and slog around the stadium field for a half hour. They do have speakers come in (last night was the skinniest kid I'd ever seen--he works at Easy Runner. He's been running 8 years, and you could tell he was a runner. Like I said, skinny! But he was funny and had some good info about shoes and different products.
So please come and have fun, get some exercise, and meet some new friends every Monday & Thursday. Remember, it's FREE!
Okay, I will admit they didn't do the 5 minute walk before they started the 1st 8 minute walk, but they did add it on the end, and I stayed on course the whole time. Also, I will admit that I didn't speed up my pace during the 2nd & 3rd two minute fast walk, but I kept right on trudging around that stadium field!
Miss Betty, the 84 year old survivor, was back again last night. She made it around 2 laps before she had to go sit down. But Marty (one of the walker leaders) walked with me after she made sure Miss Betty was doing okay.
Now, after the training was over, I had to make it back to my car and drive myself back home, (I hope none of you were on the road at 7:50 last night!) then tried not to sit anywhere on any of the furniture before I had a shower. And, then I realized I still had to stand in the shower! Whoo boy! When I finally got to the couch, I didn't move for a looooooooong time. But I'll go back again, and again, and I hope you all will join me. The next session is Monday night at 6:30 at War Memorial stadium. It's **FREEEE!!****You just have to show up in comfortable clothes & walking shoes, and slog around the stadium field for a half hour. They do have speakers come in (last night was the skinniest kid I'd ever seen--he works at Easy Runner. He's been running 8 years, and you could tell he was a runner. Like I said, skinny! But he was funny and had some good info about shoes and different products.
So please come and have fun, get some exercise, and meet some new friends every Monday & Thursday. Remember, it's FREE!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
aches & pains
I am tired. I am achy. But I feel good!
Last night I participated in the first ever Arkansas Komen Race for the Cure Fitness program. You should have been there! (where were YOU, anyway??!)
A few hundred of us gathered at War Memorial stadium at 6:30, where, after meeting the volunteer chair and fitness leaders, they took us out on the field where we stretched, warmed up, and started walking. and walking. and walking. That was just the warm up! Then we did 8 minutes of walking, 2 minutes of fast walking (well, some people RAN, but that's another story), then back to 8 minutes of walking, 2 minutes of speeding up, etc.
I did okay during the warm up! But I, who have not been able to walk for quite some time for any length of distance, just kept a slow pace and kept at it. Yep, I got passed up by quite a few folks several times, including my minister and her daughter, but I fell in step with a fitness leader who was walking with an older lady. Marty, the leader, and Betty, were just as nice as they could be. And I just about fell over when Betty told me she was 84 YEARS OLD, had had a double bypass and a mastectomy. I thought, my gosh, if an 84 year old can get out there and walk, well, then, I just couldn't let her outdo me! So the 3 of us walked around the field a few times, then Miss Betty had to go sit down for awhile. I continued slogging on, and then I eventually had to go rest myself. But I have to pat myself on my back--I made it almost all the way thru the training session! And I as creakingly got back in my friends' car, hot, sweaty, stinky, I felt good about what I'd just accomplished. And you know what? YOU can do the same thing! They still have spots open for the fitness program--and it's **free**. You just have to show up Mondays & Thursdays at War Memorial stadium at 6:30, and join in the fun! Go to the Komen web page, www.Komenarkansas.org, for more info or call them at 202-4399.
Happy Trails!
Judi
Last night I participated in the first ever Arkansas Komen Race for the Cure Fitness program. You should have been there! (where were YOU, anyway??!)
A few hundred of us gathered at War Memorial stadium at 6:30, where, after meeting the volunteer chair and fitness leaders, they took us out on the field where we stretched, warmed up, and started walking. and walking. and walking. That was just the warm up! Then we did 8 minutes of walking, 2 minutes of fast walking (well, some people RAN, but that's another story), then back to 8 minutes of walking, 2 minutes of speeding up, etc.
I did okay during the warm up! But I, who have not been able to walk for quite some time for any length of distance, just kept a slow pace and kept at it. Yep, I got passed up by quite a few folks several times, including my minister and her daughter, but I fell in step with a fitness leader who was walking with an older lady. Marty, the leader, and Betty, were just as nice as they could be. And I just about fell over when Betty told me she was 84 YEARS OLD, had had a double bypass and a mastectomy. I thought, my gosh, if an 84 year old can get out there and walk, well, then, I just couldn't let her outdo me! So the 3 of us walked around the field a few times, then Miss Betty had to go sit down for awhile. I continued slogging on, and then I eventually had to go rest myself. But I have to pat myself on my back--I made it almost all the way thru the training session! And I as creakingly got back in my friends' car, hot, sweaty, stinky, I felt good about what I'd just accomplished. And you know what? YOU can do the same thing! They still have spots open for the fitness program--and it's **free**. You just have to show up Mondays & Thursdays at War Memorial stadium at 6:30, and join in the fun! Go to the Komen web page, www.Komenarkansas.org, for more info or call them at 202-4399.
Happy Trails!
Judi
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Sept. 10th party & other info
OMG! The Race is going to be here before we know it and there is so much going on.Next Thursday, September 10, is a Volunteer Kick-Off. This is an opportunity for volunteers to come and sign up for work shifts. It is also an opportunity for our Team Captains to come see where we process. Of course, you (and your team members) are also welcome to sign up for some additional volunteering. This will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 2201 Brookwood, Suite 107, Little Rock. This is in Riverdale close to the soccer fields in the building next to USA Drug Corporate. Papa John’s Pizza will be providing dinner. Please email emily.story@baptist-health.org or call 501-202-4399 by Friday, September 4, if you plan to attend. (flyer attached) When some of you registered, you were given an incorrect email address to contact if you had questions. I do apologize for that and hope it has not caused you too much frustration. The correct email address for questions is ar.rftc.teams3@gmail.com. Don’t forget the Team Blog, http://arrftcteams.blogspot.com. I try to keep you up to date on everything that is going on. There’s not much action, but we also have our social network, www.komencaptains.com, as another means of news and communication. Currently, there are spots available in the Fitness Program. Encourage your team members to sign up for this when they register. If they (or you) have already registered online for the Race and failed to sign up for the Fitness Program and want to participate, they can call the office at 501-202-4399.Plans are to start mailing t-shirts, bibs, etc. to those who have registered online, so encourage your team members to get registered if they haven’t already done so. Deadline for online registration with t-shirts mailed is September 30. Deadline for online registration with t-shirts NOT mailed is October 14.If you have some team members that are registering offline, the deadline to have everything postmarked is Wednesday, September 16. If you are submitting a spreadsheet for offline team members, please email those to ar.rftc.teams@gmail.com. It just helps me to keep the spreadsheets separate from all of the questions.Hope to see you next Thursday. And please contact me if you have any questions.
Jill Winholtar.rftc.teams3@gmail.com
Go to komenarkansas.org
Jill Winholtar.rftc.teams3@gmail.com
Go to komenarkansas.org
gearing up
All right Racers--
The Komen Fitness Training Program starts this coming Monday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 pm. It will be at War Memorial Stadium. They've asked, if you have registered to train, to come a little early to turn in your waiver sheet and get your wristband. I've pasted below the tips from Komen for making the training easier and more comfortable.
Happy Trails!
Judi
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Get Fit for the Cure Expectations and Tips
What to expect from the clinic
The clinic will begin the week of September 7, Monday, and will meet twice a week through the week of Oct. 15, 2009
Meetings days will be Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 at War Memorial Stadium.
The sessions will start with a few minutes of instructions, tips and speakers on occasion. This will be followed with stretching exercises. We will start with 5 minutes walking to warm up and then go into our training program for each group. The program will last about 30 minutes, followed by cool down stretches. Plan to be there for an hour to an hour and 15 minutes at the most. You are then free to leave after the cool down, or if you have questions, the leaders will be available at that time to answer any questions or concerns you might have.
You can expect to have some pain and discomfort at first, especially if you are a beginning walker or runner. This is normal so do not let this stop you from coming to clinic sessions. You may possibly have shin splints at first, also. Your body is using muscles that you have not been using and it will hurt some, but it will go away after a few sessions. If you are already a walker and are in the beginning running group, you will probably have some pain at first because you are using different muscles to run. You need to walk or run through it, which will help to strengthen the muscles and make the pain stop. If your pain continues, even when you are not walking or running and does not go away, then you should mention this to your leader to see if there is something else going on and may possibly need to see your Doctor.
Tips to help you through your training session:
Necessary equipment
Shoes: You should have your running or walking mechanics analyzed before you purchase shoes to make sure you get in proper shoe for your arch type and running or walking style. A specialty running store's staff should be able to watch you run or walk to determine your type and running or walking style. Do not choose your shoes based on looks. The proper shoe and fit is first priority. Your running/walking shoe should be 1/2 to a full size larger than your street shoes.
Socks: You should get socks that have the moisture wicking materials that will bring the moisture to the top of the sock so it can evaporate. Cotton socks start rubbing and cause friction that can cause blisters when they get wet.
Bras: You should have a good supportive sports bra that eliminates bounce when you walk or run. While in the dressing room, jog up and down to see if most of the bounce is eliminated.
Other things to make running and walking more pleasant:
These are niceties that you can reward yourself with as you reach certain goals.
Tops and bottoms: It is best to stay away from cotton as when it gets wet and heavy it can cause chaffing. You will stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer is shorts, pants, tights and tops that are made of moisture wicking materials such as coolmax, dry it, dry release, etc. These should be worn next to your body so they will bring moisture to the top of the shirt over the technical shirt and it will take the moisture to the outer layer, keeping you dry and warmer. The technical clothing is more expensive, but it lasts forever.
Headbands and Gloves: These are items that will also help to keep you warmer in colder weather. It is better to get these in the moisture wicking material as when you and your hands sweat, for example, your hands will be wet and they will get cold if the material does not wick away the moisture.
Reflective Clothing: It is most important to wear some reflective clothing or vest or safety lights when running or walking in the dark so that cars will be able to see you. You should also run or walk facing the traffic.
Identification: Do not go for a walk, especially alone, without having some type of identification on you in case of emergency. There are dog tag type IDs that you can wear or fasten on your shoes that work well for runner and walkers.
The Komen Fitness Training Program starts this coming Monday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 pm. It will be at War Memorial Stadium. They've asked, if you have registered to train, to come a little early to turn in your waiver sheet and get your wristband. I've pasted below the tips from Komen for making the training easier and more comfortable.
Happy Trails!
Judi
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Get Fit for the Cure Expectations and Tips
What to expect from the clinic
The clinic will begin the week of September 7, Monday, and will meet twice a week through the week of Oct. 15, 2009
Meetings days will be Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 at War Memorial Stadium.
The sessions will start with a few minutes of instructions, tips and speakers on occasion. This will be followed with stretching exercises. We will start with 5 minutes walking to warm up and then go into our training program for each group. The program will last about 30 minutes, followed by cool down stretches. Plan to be there for an hour to an hour and 15 minutes at the most. You are then free to leave after the cool down, or if you have questions, the leaders will be available at that time to answer any questions or concerns you might have.
You can expect to have some pain and discomfort at first, especially if you are a beginning walker or runner. This is normal so do not let this stop you from coming to clinic sessions. You may possibly have shin splints at first, also. Your body is using muscles that you have not been using and it will hurt some, but it will go away after a few sessions. If you are already a walker and are in the beginning running group, you will probably have some pain at first because you are using different muscles to run. You need to walk or run through it, which will help to strengthen the muscles and make the pain stop. If your pain continues, even when you are not walking or running and does not go away, then you should mention this to your leader to see if there is something else going on and may possibly need to see your Doctor.
Tips to help you through your training session:
Necessary equipment
Shoes: You should have your running or walking mechanics analyzed before you purchase shoes to make sure you get in proper shoe for your arch type and running or walking style. A specialty running store's staff should be able to watch you run or walk to determine your type and running or walking style. Do not choose your shoes based on looks. The proper shoe and fit is first priority. Your running/walking shoe should be 1/2 to a full size larger than your street shoes.
Socks: You should get socks that have the moisture wicking materials that will bring the moisture to the top of the sock so it can evaporate. Cotton socks start rubbing and cause friction that can cause blisters when they get wet.
Bras: You should have a good supportive sports bra that eliminates bounce when you walk or run. While in the dressing room, jog up and down to see if most of the bounce is eliminated.
Other things to make running and walking more pleasant:
These are niceties that you can reward yourself with as you reach certain goals.
Tops and bottoms: It is best to stay away from cotton as when it gets wet and heavy it can cause chaffing. You will stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer is shorts, pants, tights and tops that are made of moisture wicking materials such as coolmax, dry it, dry release, etc. These should be worn next to your body so they will bring moisture to the top of the shirt over the technical shirt and it will take the moisture to the outer layer, keeping you dry and warmer. The technical clothing is more expensive, but it lasts forever.
Headbands and Gloves: These are items that will also help to keep you warmer in colder weather. It is better to get these in the moisture wicking material as when you and your hands sweat, for example, your hands will be wet and they will get cold if the material does not wick away the moisture.
Reflective Clothing: It is most important to wear some reflective clothing or vest or safety lights when running or walking in the dark so that cars will be able to see you. You should also run or walk facing the traffic.
Identification: Do not go for a walk, especially alone, without having some type of identification on you in case of emergency. There are dog tag type IDs that you can wear or fasten on your shoes that work well for runner and walkers.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
hellloooooooo!
Hello all of our lovely Racers--
Have you missed us??? We've not written ANYTHING since last week. I don't know about Wendy, but I know I'm slowing down! I guess that's what happens when you're 357 in dog years.....
Updates-updates-updates!
We have turned in the team tee shirt order for **32** shirts! yeah! This library will be covered in pink and purple pretty soon!
We are really excited about getting them--and we hope you are too.
Komen finally emailed the spreadsheet to turn in our team registration today, so we will get that taken care of this afternoon.
Komen will still take online registrations up to Oct. 2nd, I believe, and people will still be able to register in person at the race space up to Oct. 16th.
I (Judi) have turned in our team's Race Space volunteer info to Komen--and sent an email to the ones who signed up to volunteer on Oct. 6th or Oct. 8th. If you sent me an email about volunteering, but haven't gotten a reply back from me, PLEASE let me know so we can add your name to the list.
We want to thank all of you who volunteered for the Race Space, so everyone give a BIG shout out to:
Wanda, Margie, Debbie, Crystal, Elizabeth D, Tina, Abbie, Karm, Wendy, and Barbara D!
Thank you Ladies--you are very appreciated! (we hope you know that, tho!)
Remember, if you have a hunky man who wants to help out with Three Miles of Men, whisper some sweet nothings in his ear and get him registered quickly!! Or, if you know of someone who has a great talent for entertaining people, have them volunteer to entertain the runners/walkers along the race route on Oct. 17th. Komen will appreciate their efforts--and who knows, they may get filmed by one of the TV stations, which may get picked up by the national news, YouTube,CNN, and they may become FAMOUS!! (just a thought!)
Once again, we could not be doing this without your generous support, so give yourselves a big shout out as well!
You are AWESOME!!!
Pinkingly yours,
Your Co-Captains
Wendy & Judi
Have you missed us??? We've not written ANYTHING since last week. I don't know about Wendy, but I know I'm slowing down! I guess that's what happens when you're 357 in dog years.....
Updates-updates-updates!
We have turned in the team tee shirt order for **32** shirts! yeah! This library will be covered in pink and purple pretty soon!
We are really excited about getting them--and we hope you are too.
Komen finally emailed the spreadsheet to turn in our team registration today, so we will get that taken care of this afternoon.
Komen will still take online registrations up to Oct. 2nd, I believe, and people will still be able to register in person at the race space up to Oct. 16th.
I (Judi) have turned in our team's Race Space volunteer info to Komen--and sent an email to the ones who signed up to volunteer on Oct. 6th or Oct. 8th. If you sent me an email about volunteering, but haven't gotten a reply back from me, PLEASE let me know so we can add your name to the list.
We want to thank all of you who volunteered for the Race Space, so everyone give a BIG shout out to:
Wanda, Margie, Debbie, Crystal, Elizabeth D, Tina, Abbie, Karm, Wendy, and Barbara D!
Thank you Ladies--you are very appreciated! (we hope you know that, tho!)
Remember, if you have a hunky man who wants to help out with Three Miles of Men, whisper some sweet nothings in his ear and get him registered quickly!! Or, if you know of someone who has a great talent for entertaining people, have them volunteer to entertain the runners/walkers along the race route on Oct. 17th. Komen will appreciate their efforts--and who knows, they may get filmed by one of the TV stations, which may get picked up by the national news, YouTube,CNN, and they may become FAMOUS!! (just a thought!)
Once again, we could not be doing this without your generous support, so give yourselves a big shout out as well!
You are AWESOME!!!
Pinkingly yours,
Your Co-Captains
Wendy & Judi
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)