Get in shape and raise money for charity
Many of us have dreamed of running a marathon, or completing a triathlon, or biking 100 miles.
I have not. I don't even like driving 100 miles.
But for those of you who are more self-motivated, or better yet, for those of you who are not, there's actually an organization that will train you for one of these events, offer you coaching along the way, and help you with travel accommodations if you choose a race far away.
For free.
The organization is called "Team in Training." Many Chicagoans are familiar with it, and have utilized its services. The only thing Team In Training asks for in exchange for its services, is that you help raise money for blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. And just like training for your event, Team in Training makes this easy. They'll set up a personal fund-raising website just for you.
Viewers of our show should be familiar with Team in Training. Every spring we hold our "Morning Show Showdown," where we annually get destroyed in a 4-person relay race by the other stations in town (we need to let them win SOMETHING).
While marathons and bike races aren't as prestigious as this event, they're a good place to start. Visit Team in Training's website for more information.
Thanks!
