Got 15???

Got 15???

15 Miles: The distance Jeremy will ride in the Audi Best Buddies Challenge

15 Minutes: The amount of time it will take you to read Jeremy’s story and watch his video as he learns to ride a bike (http://buddiesinaction.wordpress.com)

15 People: The number of people you should share Jeremy’s story with because, most importantly, TeamFITBuddies is about creating awareness.  Jeremy, a very special 25 year old with Down Syndrome, has shown us that anything is possible!

15 Dollars: Help support Jeremy and his team of 30 plus riders in the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle on September 11, 2010

To make a general Team Donation:

http://tinyurl.com/teamfitbuddies

For more information about TeamFITBuddies email Jen@focusedtrainers.com

Bike with Jeremy!!

Come bike, cheer and support Jeremy on Canada Road as he gets ready for the Audi Best Buddies Challenge 2010

For the past 2 months, Jeremy has been learning to ride a bike and is determined to ride 15 miles all by himself.  With less than a month to go before the big ride on September 11th, he needs your support!!  Join us on Saturday along with Eye on the Bay as we get ready for Jeremy’s 15 miles of fame.

THE DETAILS…

When:  Saturday, August 21, 2010

Where:  Edgewood & Canada Road

Time:  10am-1pm

For more information contact Jen@focusedtrainers.com

Tour De Carmel: Saturday August 28th

Below is information from Joe who organizes the ‘Tour De Carmel’ every year.  The ride starts at FIT and finishes as his house in Carmel.  There is plenty of support along the way and if you don’t want to do the full 100 some people turn around after highway 9 and there’s always the option of getting in/out of SAG vehicles.  Let me know if you are interested and/or need more information:

From Joe…

The Tour de Carmel (TDC) is definitely on for Saturday August 28, at 7:00am

at the F.I.T parking lot.

I am letting everyone know that we will have full SAG support, so if you
don’t want to do the whole ride it will be possible to get transport to
Carmel.  At 7:00pm we’ll have a BBQ feast and celebration!

We will also be able to transport everyone’s bikes.  One van will head back
to F.I.T. on Saturday night, and another will go back by Sunday afternoon at
2:00pm. I will hold any bikes not claimed at my house (nearby) and make sure
they get back to their owners.

The entire event is free.  We are looking for any SAG volunteers, please
have them contact me directly. (joe@techworkers.com; 408-206-2545).

Mondays at First & Main in Los Altos

August Fundraiser @ First & Main in Los Altos

TeamFITbuddies and First and Main are teaming up for some fundraising for the month of August.  All day on Monday (every Monday in August), First & Main will donate 15% of your order towards TeamFITBuddies.  All you have to do is present a flyer to the waiter/waitress or bartender and eat and drink!

Flyers will be available at FIT and we will also make sure to bring some with us so just find an FIT trainer when you get there (we will mostly be there for happy hour/dinner on Mondays).

Questions?  Email Jen@focusedtrainers.com OR Scott@focusedtrainers.com

*Organized by Scott Kolasinski

Fundraising Ideas

I know there are still quite a few people who still need a decent amount of money to hit their fundraising minimum.  While I am not planning any other big fundraisers, I am more than happy to help you!!!  Below are some options/ideas…

Option 1:

Sunset Cruise:  http://www.commodoreevents.com/fundraisers.html

I have already called and briefly looked into it and again am more than happy to help organize but would need/want a few of you  to head this, promote it, etc.

Basic rundown…

-Cheapest boat = Zinfandel.  Two Options:  1) Open bar plus light appetizers, 50 person minimum @ $75/person (would have to charge at least 100 to make some money for you) OR 2) Bartender provided but must pay for drinks (can try to get food/drinks donated, etc) charge is $1200/hour w/ 3 hour minimum (same 50 person minimum, 150 max)

-Checked into last 2 weekends in August.  Zinfandel not available on either Saturday night but is available on Fridays OR more expensive boats are available on Saturday

Send me an email if you’re interested

Option 2:

Pub Crawl or Restaurant/Bar donations:  Not a big money maker but both are easy to throw together.  Most restaurants/bars are willing to donate a percentage of bill for the night (if they actually pay you the money, it’s an easy no brainer:)

Option 3:

Sunday workouts…

1) Trainers @ FIT can offer an extra group workout on Sundays

2) Or come up to the city.  I can rent out Diakadi Gym in the city ($75/hour) and host a workout/challenge for you/friends/clients on Sundays (just have to charge enough to cover the rental fee…30 person max).

Send me an email if you would like any more information/details or want to plan one of the options mentioned above

Lodging Information

Below is the information on hotels where I have booked a group reservation for both Friday and Saturday night (Sept. 10-11).  **This year you do need to call yourself and confirm your room.  They will hold the rooms until August 1st but I would call soon if you want to stay with the group.

-Friday, September 10th in Carmel:
Sandpiper Inn (http://www.sandpiper-inn.com/index.html)
Contact:  Natasha @ (831) 624-6433
*Mr. Lewis will give us 15% off the rooms again, as of now there are 16 rooms available just mention that you’re with TeamFITBuddies/Jen Pleimann

-Saturday, September 11th in San Simeon:
The Morgan (http://www.hotel-morgan.com/)
Contact:  (805) 927-3878
Group Name:  JEN PLEIMANN
*there are currently 20 rooms, 15 w/ 1 king bed, 5 w/ 2 queens for $149 + Tax

$1550 Registration End May 31st!

I know we have a handful of people that have said they want to do the ride but haven’t signed up and if you know others who you think might be interested or are still debating, let them know that the $1550 Registration ends May 31st (I believe it then goes up to $1750)!

Email Jen@focusedtrainers.com about special referral offers as well.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Jen

Last Day…

For $100 Refer-A-Friend Promotional Offer from Best Buddies

*register a friend and you and the friend receive $100 towards your fundraising minimum

May Info.

**Saturday May 8th:  TeamFITBuddies Fundraiser @ FIT**
http://teamfitbuddies2010.eventbrite.com
-we will have a 20/40 mile bike ride, 5K run/walk and crossfit workout + BBQ and Hydrostatic Weighing (website to reserve a time for HW:  http://fitnesswavenorcal.com/calendar.html)
Please let me know if you are able to come, want to ride (or for the ambitious want do all three workouts!), and if you need more information about friends/family participating
*Registration fees are suggested donations and the money raised will go directly towards you/our team

Group Rides…
-Sunday May 2nd:  email me if you’re interested in riding from the city
-Saturday May 8th:  Kick-Off ride: Best Buddies Fundraiser- easy 20 or 40 miler (Jeremiah Angel and a few others from Best Buddies will be riding)
-Saturday May 22nd:  From City…will post on blog
-Saturday May 29th:  South Bay…will post on blog

More Fundraising Info:
-Last few days for Refer-a-friend (ends April 30th)
-Few fundraising ideas:  sunset cruise around the bay, pub crawl, host a happy hour

Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing

Fitness Wave NorCal will be offering Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing at our Fundraiser on Saturday, May 8th @ FIT from 7am-12pm (testing every 15 minutes).

Online Registration is now available:  http://www.fitnesswavenorcal.com/calendar.html

*scroll down and click on May 8: Focused Trainers

Questions?  Contact Jen@focusedtrainers.com  OR  Kevin@focusedtrainers.com

Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing (Hydro-Densitometry):

According to research, “Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing “is still the “Gold Standard” to which all methods of body fat testing still compare themselves. FitnessWave has been the pioneer in hydrostatic testing for over eleven years. We strive to provide accurate and affordable hydrostatic testing to our clients with a professional touch. Fitnesswave makes hydrostatic body fat testing a fun experience for the whole family.

The Testing Process:

1. your test will occur in our mobile unit
2. your reserved testing time is 15 minutes
3. we have private areas on the mobile unit for you to change your clothes
4. you will need your bathing suit and towel
5. you will receive a summary of your results immediately and a full report the next day in your email

Rides and more info.

Saturday:  If anyone is interested in riding in the south bay on Saturday morning, send me an email and we’ll coordinate time/location/route

Sunday:  Possibly riding from city but not definite so again, just email me

(jen@focusedtrainers.com)

REFER-A-FRIEND:  From now until April 30th!  Refer a friend and both you and the friend will get $100 towards your fundraising minimum (email myself or CateLaroche@bestbuddies.org with the referral)

Hydrostatic Weighing:  At our fundraiser on Saturday, May 8th, Fitness Wave will be at FIT offering hydrostatic weighing .  Cost: $50.  Sign-ups coming soon.