Having Some Fun Between Training...

OK, I'm breaking my own rule:  "No posting pictures of events to which everyone was not invited!"  However, I can't resist posting the above picture of the "before" party of seeing Sex and the City 2.  We literally scrambled to pull off this girls night out, but had fun doing it!

Laura and I passed on the "after" party so we could ride in the rain the next morning:

Swim is ON tonight - see you at the pool!  Saturday brick workouts are ON - come meet Steve Sherlock at the track on Saturday, June12th at 8:30 a.m. (after our 10-mile bike which starts at 7 a.m.) Check out his blog at http://passionaterunner.blogspot.com/ (note the links on the left to beginning running podcasts)

Let's Go Strong in June!

Kara and Lesa on May 29th before their 7 a.m. run

There wasn't a scheduled bike ride over Memorial Day weekend as I figured some of you would be traveling, but I caught a picture of Kara and Lesa going out for a run on Saturday morning!  Brick workouts will resume tomorrow, June 5th, and continue through the month of June and July.  (Meet in the Franklin Horace Mann Middle School parking lot.)  Join in for a 10-12 mile bike ride, and then a short run around the Franklin High School track.  (We will do what we can on the track, which will begin between 8 and 8:30 a.m.) 

(I've labled the 4 Saturdays in June so if you were directed to this post from a date chosen on the bottom left of this page, the event is the Saturday morning Brick workout.)

July 4th 10K

Wanna run a 10K in one month from now?  You're invited to sign up on my company's team:  Active Akibia Athletes.  Yup, I signed up my company as a team to participant in the corporate challenge part of the this inaugural 10K on July 4th at Patriot Place.  One can choose to walk, (as I am) if you're not ready to run 6.2 miles.  The benefit to signing up on our team (open to friends and family of Akibia employees) is that you'll receive a red, moisture-wicking t-shirt and be a part of our team and enjoy some comraderie.

Check out the website at Harvard Pilgrim 10K

Need a Change of Scenery or a Group Ride on Sunday, June 6th?

Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 2:00 PM--Bike Ride on the Assabet Rail Trail in Hudson, MA

This group ride is organized by mentor, Lisa Schliker. The ride will begin at the start of the rail trail on the Hudson side. There is plenty of free parking. The ride will be out and back along the six mile trail that goes from Hudson into Marlborough. Lisa will hold a brief cycling etiquette clinic prior to the ride's start. Please RSVP to Lisa at lpattonvb@yahoo.com.

I grew up in Hudson and this trail is so new I've only been on it twice!  Very beautiful, and Lisa will be leading a group.  I plan to do what I can and catch up with the group at the ice cream stand.  Mark your calendars!  (Hudson is only 30 minutes north on 495 from Franklin - if interested, email Lisa for directions.)

A Chance to Hear Karen Smyers and Elaine Vescio on the Same Night in Framingham, MA!

Dear SheROX Webster Registrants,


Come to REI Framingham on Tuesday, June 8 at 7 PM to learn how to prepare for the SheROX Webster Triathlon that will take place on July 25, 2010. Karen Smyers, world champion pro triathlete and motivational speaker, SheROX Series Director Barb McKeever and Head Mentor Elaine Vescio will be on hand to cover key race information. Come learn about the gear and apparel you need for training and racing, basic training tips, setting up your transition area, a general course review, and the SheROX Mentor Program.

REI Framingham Store
375 Cochituate Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 270-6325

Learn what you need to know to prepare for a successful race day and enjoy a unique shopping experience at REI. Sign up for this event online at Register for REI Event

Pictures from the Past Week

Karen and Laura after finishing 8 miles - training for a 1/2 marathon next weekend!

Gary going solo this morning....keep up the good work, Gary - I promise you there are women who have signed up for this triathlon on July 25th!!

Michelle, Donna, Lee and Lesa after our swim workout on May 19th

Looking forward to continuing the pool workouts on Wednesday, May 26th and June 2nd at the Franklin YMCA - starting at 8:15 p.m.

Group Swim - Wednesday Nights - Franklin YMCA - 8:30 p.m.

Swim is on for Wednesday nights, May 19 and 26th!  Last week I met Michelle (pictured on the right) and we did a sample workout from Elaine's presentation.  Working with fins, board, buoy and the clock really breaks up the workout!  Email me if you need a guest pass and I will meet you in the lobby.  Happy training!