indoor tri: super fun stats

Talk about getting more than you asked for.  In my opinion, this past Saturday’s triathlon was the ultimate testament to the word “community.”  With a crazy mix of just over 60 folks from all walks of life (including around 20 refugees from Burma, Bhutan, and Iraq), we battled on the hardwood (soccer, volleyball, and basketball) for fun, glory, and ultimately to raise money and awareness for education and sports enrichment for refugees youth (via World Relief Seattle and the UN’s ninemillion project).   Here’s some super fun stats:

Heartbeats donated: 957,000!!!!

Dollars donated: $1,220!!!!

Soccer balls donated: 137!!!!

Click this link for photos: Super Fun Triathlon Photos

A sincere thanks to everyone that was able to participate, help out, or donate even if you couldn’t make it.  Your support is truly, truly appreciated.  For those that wanted to be there, don’t worry, there will be a “2nd Annual Super Fun Indoor Triathlon,” so get ready!

run: indoor team triathlon

Today on my run I made the final decision to pursue an idea I’ve had for awhile – organize an indoor team triathlon to raise additional heartbeat and monetary support for “my ninemillion.”  I’m thinking a Saturday morning sometime near the end of November or beginning of December. 

Sports will be indoor soccer, volleyball, and basketball.  Need to find a venue to host this and then start advertising.  Folks will form teams of 5 to compete/play.  It’s going to be a whole lot of fun – very relaxed atmosphere.  Mary’s brother, Mark, did one a while back to benefit some Cambodian students he’s worked with in the past.  His was outdoors (flag football, soccer, and frisbee).  My hope is to also bring up some refugees from Kent to join in the festivities.   They’ll love the soccer. 

More to come on this, but just know this, I’m already ordering team headbands for all the teams.  It’s gonna be great!

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beats today: 8,500
my beats to date: 329,400