Aquatic Park

Saturday was quite the adventure. Dee, Lindsey and I started off our day a swim in the ocean. The water was the rough (the worst I’ve been in at Aquatic Park). As always, Dee and Lindsay impressed me with their tenacity and spirit; it’s easy to be inspired around these two.

The morning was rounded out with brunch at The Buena Vista and yes, Blue Bottle Coffee. To Dee’s disappointment, there were no ducks.

Shopping Party at the Sports Basement!

Hello Team!

We have a shopping party at the Sports Basement in Sunnyvale scheduled for Sept. 8th, 6 PM to 8 PM. We will receive 20% off all purchases so, if you need any last minute items for the race or???, it will be a great time to buy. Please feel free to invite family and friends but let me know how many will be attending as I will need a headcount.

Cheers!

Jonna

Fund raising - GO!

Hi.

News reports lead us to believe that people are not donating to charity this year. Not true! Betsy, Lindsey and Dee have proved the reports wrong by actively asking their friends, colleagues and family for their support, and offering them the opportunity to make a difference. They have proved with absolute certainty that people are willing to give and make a difference if asked and given the opportunity.

This is a team of wonderful, caring people. We are nearing the starting blocks, or should I say sandy beach, of the Pacific Grove Triathlon. It's a mere 16 days away. You are stronger mentally and physically, and better prepared, than you were when we began training in June. Your confidence and strength show. Let's enter our final stretch with strong fund raising efforts, with the strength of the Mighty Broncos that we have become. All we ask is that you send one letter from your heart to your friends, family and colleagues; just one letter asking them to support you, the team, and LLS. I know that we are all overwhelmed and that fund raising takes too much time and is "too hard," but we can do this.

I am not asking you to do more than I will do. This week I will send my final letters to my contacts who have not yet contributed, and ask for their help. I don't know how many will give, but I know with absolute certainty that if I don't ask, no one will give. Of the 42 people I email, maybe three will answer the call and move us closer to reaching our common goal to support LLS as it works to eliminate blood cancers.

Please be strong in the stretch. This event isn't about us as individuals, and it is much more than swimming, biking and running. It is about giving and working together. It is about self-actualization, leadership, volunteering and making a difference in the world.

I am here for you if you need my help. Go Team!

Bill

BillHirsch1@gmail.com
cell: 858-213-9088

Aquatic Park - Saturdaty August 28th

Anyone interested in going for a swim at Aquatic Park this Saturday? I would like to do another cold water swim before the big event, but I don't want to swim alone! Let me know if you are interested.

Dee

Sunday Ride

Matt and I will ride on Sunday, and you're welcome to join us!

30 miles: Start at Bol Park (Palo Alto, near HP headquarters), Junipero Sierra, up Alpine (hill work!), R on Portola, down Woodside (downhill!), out on Canada for a few miles, then down and around Alameda de las Pugas, back to Junipero Sierra and Page Mill. Good practice riding with cars... there are tons of cyclists on the road too!


We'll start at Bol Park (See the map) at 9am. Otherwise, if you want to do 14 miles only, you can ride on Canada Road!
14 miles: Canada Road (8 miles is closed to traffic on Sundays... so it's car free). The total distance of Canada road is about 14 miles. Read more about Canada Road.

Everyone is else doing it, why not you?

Wednesday Swim practice, that is.

I hope to see everyone tomorrow night at practice! I have a few special treats in store for you ~ swimming, fun, & food.

If you're on a relay team and have been avoiding the swimming pool, come out and join us. If there is one day to show up (and get in the water, or not) tomorrow is the night.

Need Your Vote

Two weeks ago I put out a challenge to the group. Find someone in a SCU cycling kit.

Specifically; While you are out cycling this week look for this rare kit and do one of the following.
1. Take a photo of the rider (can not be on campus)
2. Bonus point if the photo includes you

Here is what I got back. This looks like campus and who rides in flip flops? tee hee hee.

Tell us what you think- should these ladies win??

Pac Grove Photo

Here's a photo taken at Lovers Point last weekend! Sorry to Jonna... you just missed it! And sorry Nick, I guess you were visualizing the swim already.

run workout 8/12

Sorry team, but I won't be able to lead our track workout tomorrow... need to work at an event.
Feel free to run on your own! Or, do a bike ride instead and try to win this week's challenge. :)

Lindsey

This weeks Challenge

Find someone in a full SCU Bronco kit (jersey & shorts).

I’ve been cycling in the area for almost 20 years and have never seen anyone wearing SCU gear.

While you are out cycling this week look for this rare kit and do one of the following.

1. Take a photo of the rider (can not be on campus)
2. Bonus point if the photo includes you

The winner will get a great prize!

Bellomy Field Closed

Just a reminder: The Bellomy Field track will be closed August 9 - Sept. 20 for annual field work.

How is your training going?