Hi all - as many of you know, this is what I do for a living now! Please let me know if you would like to learn more about DetermiNation and pass on to anyone you think may be interested. I would love to have you join us. - Lori
Please join us for an info meeting about
the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation Program
This Saturday. April 30th 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Fleet Feet Running Store - Rice Village Location
2408 Rice Blvd . Houston TX 77005
RSVP via email to: lori.pinter@cancer.org
MORE INFO AT http://determinationhouston.blogspot.com/
Info meetings are designed for all levels of who want to learn more about DetermiNation and ask questions before joining. Each meeting will include general information about our programs, our training partner In-Flight Runnings run coaching philosophy and tips for those training for their first marathon or half marathon. We also review what we have planned for our entire 2011-12 training season. The program ends with a Q & A session and a chance to register on the spot if you want to get started. Early training officially starts for Houston on May 28, 2011.
an brief overview:
WHAT IS DETERMINATION: The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society's endurance program that will train you for the Houston Marathon and half-marathon while you fundraise to fight cancer.
HOW IT WORKS: Essentially, friends and family of participants support their efforts to compete in an event by making donations in their name. The American Cancer Society has always been involved with the Houston Marathon as a charity of choice for people contribute to, but 2012 will be the first year that Determination will providing training for Houston and a higher commitment of fundraising in the community. We are also training runners for the Galveston Mardi Gras Marathon, if you want a smaller, more intimate event.
TRAINING
A 35 week training program will begin May 28th and cumulate in January with the Houston Marathon or Half Marathon. Our group training partner is In-Flight Running. Owners Michael Merlino and Duval Ruiz have a combined 41 years in fitness training. Runners of all levels are welcome – if you are a first timer seeing what you can do or an experienced runner looking to increase speed, this program will get you to the finish line.
BENEFITS of the program
- 35 weeks of training, including a recommended weekly training schedule and weekly group long runs on Saturday mornings – coached by certified professionals and experienced coaches
- Gatorade and water provided on Saturday group runs
- Monthly educational seminars
- 10% off purchases at any Fleet Feet
- An American Cancer Society Mentor that will encourage your training and your fundraising
- A personalized Fundraising web page the help you earn donations for your efforts while allowing you to update friends and family on your progress and accomplishments
- Assistance with fundraising – group events and fundraising help, you will not be alone in training or meeting your goal
- DetermiNation jersey and emergency contact Smart ID tag
- Encouragement, event dates, educational seminar dates, encouragement, tips and info can always be found on our blog:
- Entry into the Houston Marathon or Half Marathon or Galveston Mardi Gras Marathon or Half Marathon
- Planned socials – run and make friends
- Save lives and make a meaningful difference in your community! You will be amazed what you can do.
LEARN MORE AT AN INFO SESSION:
Fleet Feet Rice Village
Saturday - April 30, 2011
9:00 - 9:30 PM - Info Meeting - In Flight Running Marathon & Half Marathon Training Program
9:30 - 10:00 AM - Info Meeting - American Cancel Society's Determination Training Program
Thursday - June 12, 2011- RSVP Here
6:30 - 7:00 PM - Info Meeting - In Flight Running Marathon & Half Marathon Training Program
7:00 - 7:30 AM - Info Meeting - American Cancel Society's Determination Training Program
Thursday - June 19, 2011- RSVP Here
6:30 - 7:00 PM - Info Meeting - In Flight Running Marathon & Half Marathon Training Program
7:00 - 7:30 AM - Info Meeting - American Cancel Society's Determination Training Program
Lori Sebastian Pinter | Community Manager - Distinguished Events
High Plains Division | American Cancer Society, Inc.
6301 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77057 | cancer.org
713.706.5693 | mobile: 713.501.7603 | fax: 713.266.4159
determination.acsevent.org
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BOOK CLUB
Book Club is the Third Thursday of the month unless otherwise indicated by the Hostess.
Members (by order of rotation)
Sandra . Lori . Clare . Cara . Carole . Shawn . Crista . Libby . Jayme . Laura . Catherine . Veronica . Karen . Betsy
March 19, 2015 - CRISTA - How To Be Both: A Novel by Ali Smith
April 16, 2015 - LIBBY - A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
May 21, 2015 - JAYME - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
June 18, 2015 - LAURA
July 16, 2015 - CATHERINE
August 20, 2015 - VERONICA
September 17, 2015 - KAREN
October 15, 2015 - BETSY
ROTATION RESTARTS
November 19, 2015 - SANDRA
DECEMBER - ORNAMENT EXCHANGE: FIRST THURSDAY, December 3, 2015 - LORI's
JANUARY 14, 2016 - LORI
FEBRUARY 18, 2016 - CLARE
MARCH 17, 2016 - CARA
APRIL 21, 2016 - CAROLE
MAY 19, 2016 - SHAWN
JUNE 16, 2016 - CRISTA
JULY 21, 2016 - LIBBY
AUGUST 18, 2016 - JAYME
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 - LAURA
OCTOBER 20, 2016 - CATHERINE
NOVEMBER 17, 2016 - VERONICA
DECEMBER - ORNAMENT EXCHANGE: FIRST THURSDAY, December 1, 2015 - LORI's
JANUARY 19, 2017 - KAREN
FEBRUARY 16, 2017 BETSY
ROTATION RESTARTS
Some Past Books: The Help, Love Monkey, the Poisonwood Bible, A Piece of Cake, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Escape, Big Fish, Mom Always Liked You Best, Loving Frank, Ricochet: A Novel, Twilight, The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, My Sister's Keeper, The Carrie Diaries, The Liars Club, The Worst Thing I've Done, The Wish Club, Still Alice, Middlesex, 'Tis, Tender at the Bone: Growing up at the Table, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Cutting for Stone, The Island, Timeline, My Lobtomy, Water for Elephants, Zeitoun, The Cat's Table, The Hunger Games, Sarah's Key, A visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan, Fairy Tale Interrupted: A Memoir of Life, Love and Loss by RoseMarie Terenzio, Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb, City of Thieves by David Benioff, The Caller, Fifty Shades of Grey, Room, Gone Girl, Life of Pi, Swamplandia, And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini, The Light Between Oceans: A Novel by M.L. Stedman, Where's you Go, Bernadette: A Novel by Maria Semple, The Dinner by Herman Koch, Heft by Liz Moore, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg, The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso, Little Failure: A Memoire by Gary Shtygart, The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer, One Plus One by Jojo Moyes, The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld, I Forgot to Remember by Susan E Mec ...