Sunday, May 15, 2016

The Friendship Run!!!!

While it was a SUPER CHILLY and WINDY weekend --- it was a FANTASTIC weekend for Krissy's Madtown Team!!!! 


Black Men Run came out to support Team Krissy in a big way! 
And - a new captain has found his calling - so great!!!! 
 

Patrick getting the run on its way and and pointing out the course and the rules! 
 

Krissy and Jen pre-friendship run. 
Krissy was rocking the mTT gear --- looks awesome and WARM! 
 

Captain Katherine and her "girls kick butt" headband 
 

So grateful to our neighbor Joe for playing the national anthem for us --- Joe - you made us official! 
And my favorite line from Joe --- "what instrument do you want?" 
My answer: "the fact that you can even give me options makes you so totally awesome!" 
 

Our four captains for the day --- really cool that so many participants had the opportunity to try being an angel.  I think our angel list is gonna grow!!! 


The whole group! 
 

And they are off! 
 

Can't believe it is May 14th with all the layers and coats and blankets... 
 

Love the excitement from the adults and kids! 
We even got some folks that wouldn't typically call themselves "runners" out moving their feet. 
That really means a lot to us!!! 
 

Post race - RAFFLE! 
Thank you again to all of our incredible donors --- look at the strips of tickets - these prizes were incredible and everyone wanted in on the action! 
 

Kristen and Mike putting their tickets in.  
We were so glad they could join us and celebrate Captain Rylan. 
Krissy said it best, "Rylan was definitely with us today --- Uncle Mike and Aunt Kristen won raffle prizes and it snowed!" Thanks for watching over us Captain Rylan! 
 

Love this photo purely for the tickets flying out of Lisa's hand! 
It was so windy!!!! 
 

All of our raffle winners --- congrats and thank you again for your support! 

We still have 1/2 the month of May left for more Virtual 5K participants --- please keep the energy going and help Flat Krissy travel the world in support of our Ironman goal! 

Thank you! 

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

First bike ride!

Last night Patrick and Krissy took to the road for their first training ride! 


Before the ride! 
 

Mid-ride!  


Post ride! 

Here are Krissy's comments after the ride: 
"Wow, just wow!
I was scared to death, and then just like that I was comfortable. We went up and down huge hills. It was unbelievable to feel "normal", like I was riding the bike. The wind in my hair, the bumps and of course a few tears because I just couldn't imagine ever feeling that way.
Thank you so much Patrick!
And thank you Kristin Schmidt and Mike Schmidt for the safety training!"

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

We ALL have some training to do!

We have taken a team approach to this IRONMAN effort --- even those of us not racing have important jobs and training to do! 

This past weekend, the boys and I went to the Tri 4 Schools event in Waunakee. 
We are working on cheering for the racers and staying OUT OF THE WAY when we are near the course! 




Monday, May 2, 2016

First run of the season!!!!

This past weekend Krissy and Lisa went out for their maiden voyage of the season! 
Despite the cold and rainy weather - they clocked 8 MILES! 



Love to see those smiling faces!!!! 
 

Hopefully the next run won't require a blanket!!!