Here's the post-race shot of a very cold, and wet me -- just finished my first half marathon!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
I'm done!!
And I've got 4 medals and 4 t-shirts to prove it!
Here's the post-race shot of a very cold, and wet me -- just finished my first half marathon!
Here's the post-race shot of a very cold, and wet me -- just finished my first half marathon!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Bermuda!
Two races down, and one to go! It has been a fun little time in Bermuda so far! Here's a quick set of pix!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Bermuda.... HERE WE COME!!
I'M SO EXCITED! AND I CAN'T HIDE IT!!!
If you donate to my continued donating efforts for Team In Training, and if you donate before 1/16, then I'll put your name on my race singlet which I'll wear for at least one of the races!
DONATE HERE AND SPONSOR ME!
http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/nyctri13/sarahthomas
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Thank you + an ankle update :)
Thank you to EVERYONE who attended our happy hour on 12/7. It was an amazing success, and I was able to raise a ton of money. The space was really cool, and people were really loving the food from the tequeria next door! We stayed and danced the evening away and everyone had a really great time (and some folks won some awesome raffle prizes too!)
I'm back in Singapore now, and my ankle is quickly getting better. That said, my right foot is almost like dead weight to the point that when someone is about to step on it, or I'm about to drop something, my reflexes just aren't working quick enough to get my foot out of the way. (either it's the injury, or I'm now just a million times more sensitive to the fact that I have a sprained ankle, and I keep dropping things on my foot.)
Yesterday was my first full workout since my last swim in NYC (about 2 weeks ago). I was able to do 40minutes in the pool (plus some) and swam just shy of a mile. I was worried that my ankle would start acting up, but luckily I was able to pull through and really get going! The pool here (pictured above) is absolutely beautiful and slightly longer than the Y I go to, so I was really enjoying myself. Looking around at all the guys around me, I was definitely one of the better swimmers, and probably the one with the most endurance (which doesn't say a lot since I'm still a weaker swimmer, and about 20-30 years younger than most of the guys that were there...) Excited to get running again soon! My ankle feels like it's at about 75%!
It's a busy month for sure, but Bermuda is right around the corner! This is what my travel looks like through the end of January, but I'm thrilled to finally have BERMUDA in my list of upcoming trips!!
I'm back in Singapore now, and my ankle is quickly getting better. That said, my right foot is almost like dead weight to the point that when someone is about to step on it, or I'm about to drop something, my reflexes just aren't working quick enough to get my foot out of the way. (either it's the injury, or I'm now just a million times more sensitive to the fact that I have a sprained ankle, and I keep dropping things on my foot.)
Yesterday was my first full workout since my last swim in NYC (about 2 weeks ago). I was able to do 40minutes in the pool (plus some) and swam just shy of a mile. I was worried that my ankle would start acting up, but luckily I was able to pull through and really get going! The pool here (pictured above) is absolutely beautiful and slightly longer than the Y I go to, so I was really enjoying myself. Looking around at all the guys around me, I was definitely one of the better swimmers, and probably the one with the most endurance (which doesn't say a lot since I'm still a weaker swimmer, and about 20-30 years younger than most of the guys that were there...) Excited to get running again soon! My ankle feels like it's at about 75%!
It's a busy month for sure, but Bermuda is right around the corner! This is what my travel looks like through the end of January, but I'm thrilled to finally have BERMUDA in my list of upcoming trips!!Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Happy Hour!
My teammates, Marilyn and Crissel, and I are holding a happy hour on Friday, 12/7 and I hope that you, your friends/families/coworkers/fellow athletes will come join us!
The event is at 200 Orchard in the LES (steps from the 2nd Avenue subway stop) and starts at 5:45, with happy hour prices till 8pm! There will also be $5 'Bermuda Triangle' cocktails all night. We have a private room to ourselves till 10pm, and then we can stay as long as we want even after that as the DJ spins! This place has a BYOFood option, or you can have food delivered right to the bar, so you should be set if you want to eat! Items that will be raffled off during the event are graphic design products from CMYK+White (designplusshop.com), Body Shop gift set, a gift card to Body Rock Sport (http://www.bodyrocksport.com), and more! Raffle tickets are now available and are priced as the following and can be bought at our workplaces, social events, or at GTS!
FACEBOOK INVITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/404457906289108 (please invite your friends and have them rsvp too!)
RAFFLE ITEM SAMPLING (PICTURED BELOW):
10-PIECE GIFT BASKET FROM THE BODY SHOP
The event is at 200 Orchard in the LES (steps from the 2nd Avenue subway stop) and starts at 5:45, with happy hour prices till 8pm! There will also be $5 'Bermuda Triangle' cocktails all night. We have a private room to ourselves till 10pm, and then we can stay as long as we want even after that as the DJ spins! This place has a BYOFood option, or you can have food delivered right to the bar, so you should be set if you want to eat! Items that will be raffled off during the event are graphic design products from CMYK+White (designplusshop.com), Body Shop gift set, a gift card to Body Rock Sport (http://www.bodyrocksport.com), and more! Raffle tickets are now available and are priced as the following and can be bought at our workplaces, social events, or at GTS!
- $10 for 5 tickets
- $20 for 12 tickets (2 bonus tickets!)
- $40 for 25 tickets (5 bonus tickets!)
FACEBOOK INVITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/404457906289108 (please invite your friends and have them rsvp too!)
RAFFLE ITEM SAMPLING (PICTURED BELOW):
- Professional hair product from Schwarzkopf Gift Basket
- $90 gift card to spend at www.BodyRockSport.com
- American Apparel T-shirts: Toddler t-shirts (size 4 white tees, size 6 green tee) & Mens' dark grey size M t-shirt
- "I'm not an old bag!" Eco Tote bag
- 10-piece Body Shop Moisturizing Body Care Collection.
Professional Hair Product Gift Basket from SCHWARZKOPF
GRAPHIC TEES & TOTE FROM CMYK+WHITE
10-PIECE GIFT BASKET FROM THE BODY SHOP
Saturday, December 1, 2012
9 mile walk GTS!
I might have a little soccer injury, but that's not going to keep me from GTS! I did the Brooklyn GTS this morning, crossing the Manhattan Bridge, walking to the Willamsburg Bridge, and then back to Fort Greene. My ankle is getting a little bit better, and I'm optimistic for Bermuda!
Here's a shot from our 9mile walk.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Fundraisin' for Bermuda! T-shirt Fundraiser and Happy Hour!
You could be one of my proud sponsors in the 20-miler Bermuda Triangle Challenge, Jan 2013! Buy this custom-designed shirt -- it's only $25 and funds raised go to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!
CHECK IT OUT!: http://bit.ly/TShirtOrderForm. SERIOUSLY! Check it out!
The first order goes in on 11/26 night, and I hope your shirt order will make it with the cut! I'm also doing a Happy Hour with two other TNTers in 2 weeks, and we're raffling off some items, such as gift certificates and other items. Can't wait!
I'm proud of how much I have been able to run recently, though I have to take it a little easy after a bad soccer sprain, I'm hoping to be back on my feet in a week!
CHECK IT OUT!: http://bit.ly/TShirtOrderForm. SERIOUSLY! Check it out!
The first order goes in on 11/26 night, and I hope your shirt order will make it with the cut! I'm also doing a Happy Hour with two other TNTers in 2 weeks, and we're raffling off some items, such as gift certificates and other items. Can't wait!
I'm proud of how much I have been able to run recently, though I have to take it a little easy after a bad soccer sprain, I'm hoping to be back on my feet in a week!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Missing workouts!
It's been a rough week so far as I'm in the middle of our major conference week "Ad:Tech". It's long days of meeting with clients and other industry folks, and in some cases, getting into deep product and roadmap conversations. I ran on Saturday in the 5K, and added an extra loop after that, but that was the last time I worked out. Sunday - Wednesday have been a wash, and today was supposed to be a group training session, but it's been snowing in NYC like it's nobody's business. I barely made it out of Javits unscathed by the snow.
Tomorrow I have soccer practice, and it's possible on Friday I'll get a workout in, before Saturday GTS. Wish me luck, and support the cause, please!!!!
Here's a picture from our 10/27 Brooklyn Bridge team run. I'm way too happy for 9am on a Saturday, but maybe that's not a bad thing. :)
Stay running,
-S
Tomorrow I have soccer practice, and it's possible on Friday I'll get a workout in, before Saturday GTS. Wish me luck, and support the cause, please!!!!
Here's a picture from our 10/27 Brooklyn Bridge team run. I'm way too happy for 9am on a Saturday, but maybe that's not a bad thing. :)
Stay running,
-S
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Training and fundraising, post-Sandy
I didn't workout all week as a result of Sandy. I had done a quick run on Monday night before the storm hit, because I was having a little cabin fever after cooping myself up for 2 days. The storm did not impact me directly, but the loss of life and property is still going up, and it's hard to think about enjoying myself when there are so many others around who are struggling.
I worked from home all week, and was working approximately 10-12 hour days, when i was feeling up to it. I have a sinus infection that I have been attempting to stave off, but it's been a full week of feeling sinus pressure.
I still really wanted to make it out to Saturday practice though. It was the first day that Prospect Park was open, and the first day that we were able to survey the damage.
I still need to fundraise, and I know it is going to be difficult in the aftermath of Sandy, but life doesnt stop and the medicines and treatments for cancer patients are still needed. Please support me and support the cause! http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/berhm10k13/sarahthomas
Yesterday, the team did a 5K+ race in Prospect Park to benefit the park and we got to see the damage up close and personal. The power of Sandy is unimaginable. The team also brought donations for Sandy victims: canned foods, blankets, batteries, and other goods which willbe distributed in BK and Staten Island. I am PROUD to be a part of such an awesome philanthropic group of people. GO TEAM. (Here's a picture from our brunch after the raise, where we had a really helpful group conversation about fundraising.)
I worked from home all week, and was working approximately 10-12 hour days, when i was feeling up to it. I have a sinus infection that I have been attempting to stave off, but it's been a full week of feeling sinus pressure.
I still really wanted to make it out to Saturday practice though. It was the first day that Prospect Park was open, and the first day that we were able to survey the damage.
I still need to fundraise, and I know it is going to be difficult in the aftermath of Sandy, but life doesnt stop and the medicines and treatments for cancer patients are still needed. Please support me and support the cause! http://pages.teamintraining.org/nyc/berhm10k13/sarahthomas
Yesterday, the team did a 5K+ race in Prospect Park to benefit the park and we got to see the damage up close and personal. The power of Sandy is unimaginable. The team also brought donations for Sandy victims: canned foods, blankets, batteries, and other goods which willbe distributed in BK and Staten Island. I am PROUD to be a part of such an awesome philanthropic group of people. GO TEAM. (Here's a picture from our brunch after the raise, where we had a really helpful group conversation about fundraising.)
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