1 comment Even though this is about the TNT cycle team, we are all part of the same Team (In Training) supporting the same cause. This video is so powerful, showing video of the camaraderie of cyclists, and images of the children affected by the disease. It’s very heartfelt, and the song is “Star” by Zoo Story. It’s a great video to keep looking back at for motivation, reminding of us all why we do the things we do.
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Sure, we do know how to have fun, but TNT Liquor? What are the directions?
0 comments I have a huge interest in online marketing, web design, and running. This video covers all three. Sure, it’s a marketing video trying to get people to use the Google Website Optimizer, but it was some great insight by the VP of eMarketing of LLS on why certain aspects of the TNT website exist. I bet you never knew how much effort is put into a website like that?
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A few months ago, my friend Michelle, from NY TNT, had a brilliant campaign, Sponsor-A-Mile. This season, I’m recycling that idea for my next TNT season. I’ve only been promoting this campaign and i’ve already filled up half the slots – a half marathon of sponsors, if you will. It’s really great because each of the sponsors follow up with an encouraging e-mail telling me of how much they have my back and love how I’m involved in the community.
What do you get if you donate $50 or more? Your name and/or business name and URL will be listed on my fundraising page, Running WIthout Music Facebook Group page, and on this blog’s redesigned front page. You will also get a Twitter update (to over 1,000 followers), a Facebook status update (to approximately 750), and a MySpace bulletin (to about 900). Since most of these broadcasts are going out to my close friends and family, expect to get several visits, because they trust that I don’t blast spam links, and most are curious who is sponsoring. I’ve been told from some friends that they like to see who has sponsored, and most have been something they show an interest in. It’s a win-win for a $50 donation, and if you look at it, it’s less than $10 a month in marketing, AND you’ve contributed to a good cause.
Please sponsor a mile today, and help save lives!
Here are the sponsors, so far (THANK YOU!):
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For the past three years I’ve heard nothing but great things about this race. Schedule has always stopped me from registering because it has always been a few weeks before the big race, the San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon. It’s up in the Bay Area, and people dress up from crazy themed outfits, to body paint, to nothing at all. I’ve heard stories of people pulling beer kegs on pull wagons, no one really taking the run seriously, and meeting some cool and interesting people. Damn! I wish I could go this year, but I’ll be vacationing in cancun the week before for a bachelor party. What would you choose? I guess Bay to Breakers will have to wait.
If you want to register, you can do so here.
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Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), a manufacturer and supplier of peanut butter for many food companies and manufacturers, is under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. Due to that investigation, certain Clif Bars with the possibility of having this product are under recall. I know a lot of runners use Clif Bars as a source of energy for runs, so I thought I’d spread the word.
0 comments This just insane! I was just browsing for some interesting videos on active living, then I came across this extreme sport of kite surfing. Imagine being on a snowboard, then getting a huge kite to pull you through, BUT in extreme winds. Results are potentially dangerous… look at this guy.
0 comments Wanna play tag? These guys ran, climbed jumped through the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland. This technique is called Parkour, which is the “activity with the aim of moving from one point to another as efficiently and quickly as possible, using principally the abilities of the human body.” You’ve seen this technique in commercials, movies (Casino Royale), and even video games (Assassin’s Creed).
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The Westside LA Chapter of Team in Training is now accepting participants! I will be the Web Captain for this season and I can’t wait to get started! If you’re interested, below is where you can get more information.
Please join us for one of our upcoming information meetings to learn more about our fundraising and training program.
Upcoming information meetings:
Tuesday, January 13th at 7:00 pm
Sporteve
3849 Main St, Culver City
Sunday, January 18th at 10:30 am
Niketown
9560 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills
Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30 pm
Will and Ariel Durant Library
7140 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood
Sunday, January 24th at 10:30 am
Montana Branch Library
1704 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
If you cannot attend the meeting or would like more information about Team In Training please contact Kristen McManus at (310) 846-4727.
Together we are saving lives one mile at a time!
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Themed parties are always fun. Here’s an idea for an interesting one for the holidays. Do the usual donation at the door, discounted if you dress up. You can host it at your own house or apartment, or at a bar or club, depending on your budget. What should you have inside the party? A DJ of course, playing some dance tunes of the 80s and 90s keeping the theme fun. Maybe you could get someone to sponsor or donate a photobooth, which seem to be a very successful goodie at weddings or small dances. Have a silent auction to help boost donations, or opportunity drawings of even more prizes. You could even have ANOTHER ugly sweater as a prize to make it interesting. At the end of the night, announce an Ugly Sweater winner for the night, with some grand prize. Be sure to market that prize when you start promoting your event, too. If you end up throwing one of these, let me know how it goes!
