Special TrackMom Week…..Are You A Gold Medal Mom??? 

There’s a lot of information in this post today please read all the way down or you will miss the best part!!

Yes it’s me. You aren’t seeing things,  me and Coach Henry, going through drills before my race the 100m in Long Beach last year May 25th.

I am  a TrackMom. Lauren challenged me to run in a Master’s Meet and I couldn’t say no. So I trained with her and in May I got my own (two) gold medals. I gained a whole new respect for what we have her doing week in and week out. After I finish the 200m (you had to be there) I thought wow I can’ t believe I did this regularly for years as a youth and actually signed up to do it and paid for this as an adult. : )

This week is special for  mom’s and I wanted to honor  mom’s out there that prepare meals,train, drive to practices, fly across the country for a championship instead of a Hawaiian vacation, help to much on the  special project because your child was praciticing a little late, make sure you they are eating right, sleeping right, and having some fun in the mix.

I can’t believe it almost Mother’s Day, where did the time go since last year.The picture of me and Lauren that is on the page “I Am a Track Mom” was taken last Mothers Day in Las Vegas at a  track meet. This year we actually are going to have a “free” day. I really don’t mind either way it always fun at the meets.

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This week I will indulge my “Momma”  gene a little  and have fun stuff like:

Freebie Wednesday free offers from the Internet and Me! Also announce the winner of the monthly drawing.

Picture Thursday. A few pictures submited from Track Mom’s all over the country and  a special story honoring a very special Track Mom out there.Fun(ny) pictures of my personal TrackMom Journey thus far.

Fun Friday , Highlights and pictures from a Elite Track Athlete and Mom  42 year old Alisa Harvey 800m Runner (She has been called “Fit, Fine and Fast at Fourty”!

Saturday and Sunday,  My Full interview from the amazing Elite  and Masters Athlete and Mom Alisa Harvey

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About the Gold Medal Mom^TM Contest

Being a mom is the most rewarding job in the world. It is also the most challenging. So for the countless acts of selflessness and sacrifice she makes to help her children achieve their dreams, Tyson Foods is giving Americans the opportunity to give their moms the recognition they deserve.

• This is a national contest to identify and recognize America’s Gold Medal Mom^TM.
• Tyson invites you to submit a written essay and a photo or a written essay and a video about your Gold Medal Mom^TM.*
• All approved entries will be displayed on the site.
• Starting May 11, 2008, Tyson will give America the opportunity to vote for one of the 25 finalists.
• On June 18, 2008, Tyson will announce who will be named America’s “Gold Medal Mom^TM.”
• That winning mom, along with a guest, will be on her way to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing to cheer on Team USA!

*No purchase necessary. Ends 3/31/08. View the judging criteria and official rules. You must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC, be at least 18 and have reached the age of majority in your home state. If under the age of majority then a parent or guardian will need to register and submit the entry.

Questions? Contact us.

 

Prize Details

• Fly round-trip coach air transportation to Beijing, China
• Four (4) nights standard double-occupancy hotel accommodations
• Two (2) tickets to each of four (4) 2008 Olympic Games events
• Breakfast daily for four days, two lunches and two dinners
• $6,000 check for spending money
• Ground Transportation to and from events
• Onsite Program Manager and bilingual host to accompany guests

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                          Olympic Week in America!

This week is Olympic Week in America!  Teachers educators Please check out www.usolympicteam.com for free lesson plans about the Olympic Movement tied to social studies, language arts, math, science, and physical education.

Also, ESPN is airing a documentary tonight and May 12:

Bud Greenspan: At the Heart of the Games
ESPN Original Documentaries

Tuesday, May 6, 9-11pm

Monday, May 12, 3-5pm

Produced by Cappy Productions and ESPN, this film tells the most defining stories and moments in the life and work of the highly acclaimed and revolutionary Olympic filmmaker, Bud Greenspan. Included are athletes who have stirred the world’s imagination, from celebrated winners such as speed skater Bonnie Blair and gymnast Mary Lou Retton, to largely forgotten athletes, such as marathoner John Stephen Akhwari of Tanzania , who courageously finished a grueling 26-mile marathon on a badly damaged and bandaged leg in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

Other athletes and journalist interviews featured:

*       Mark Spitz
*       Brian Boitano
*       Sammy Lee
*       Oksana Bauil
*       John Lucas
*       Bela Karoyli
*       Mary Lou Retton
*       Peter Ueberroth
*       Frank Deford
*       Bud Greenspan
*       Bonnie Blair
*       Dick Ebersol
*       Bob Costas
*       Mike Boit 
*       Kip Keino
*       Alan Abrahamson 
*       David Moorcroft
*       Dave Anderson 
*       Rick Reilly
*       Roger Rosenblatt
*       Neil Leifer