Happenings Around the Lily Pad....

Many thanks and congratulations to all the Bad Frogs who attended and participated in the 7th Annual Race for Faith 5K Run, Walk and 10k Challenge. This was a great time to disciple and share our faith by representing Jesus Christ. A special congratulations to Scott Hansel for placing 2nd in his age group and a special thanks to Lucinda Shenkman for all the encouragement and support during the event.

Results can be viewed online at http://www.raceforfaith.com/2010results.shtml

Bad Frog results are as follows;
5K Race/3.1 miles:
Lisa Cole 27:39.6
Curt Shenkman 26:07.2
10K Challenge/6.2 miles:
Scott Hansel 48:49.3
Chris Gonsalves 50:32
Chris Gunn 48:50.5

Thanks again to everyone for participating in such a great event.


Training
We are kicking off a new training schedule this week. Please feel join any of these training sessions no matter what your ability. As the days become longer with more daylight, we will be adding more training sessions (biking and swimming).

Monday 6:00pm: Run: Mirasol Walk Plaza PGA Blvd west of the Turnpike. Meet at west side of parking lot. This is an easy run on a lighted paved trail along PGA Blvd. Workout led by Chris Gunn.
Tuesday 6:00pm: Track Workout: Benjamin High School on Central Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens. Workout varies, runners participating in scheduled workout should have an good aerobic base (10-12 weeks of running). Workout led by Dan Hutchinson of Ultimate Speed.
Thursday 6:00pm Run: Juno Beach Town Hall. Easy to Moderate run along A-1-A and around Juno’s duck pond. Please bring a flasher and wear light colored or reflective clothing as we will be running on the road after dark. Workout led by Tom Bennett.
Saturday AM Bike Ride: Dates to be determined, 1 ride/month. Ride to be coordinated by Robby Drake and Don Pennington.

Sunset 2 Sunrise Relay across Florida:

We are now less than two months away from our annual run across Florida. Please stay in touch with the event by visiting www.sunset2sunriserelay.com and checking in at the Bad Frog website. All team runner positions have now been filled. However, we are still in need of 2 additional drivers and 2 volunteers for the race course. Drivers, will be used to drive and navigate the course switching between RV and passenger van during the event. Course volunteers are used somewhere in the Palm Beach/Martin County area to secure exchange points or at the Finish line in Densen Beach If you would be interested in volunteering for any of these positions please contact Chris or Ann Gunn. As last year, we are once again running to raise money for The Real Life Children’s Ranch. This is our opportunity to provide something for the children that they might not be able to obtain through the regular RLCR Budget. Last year the monies we raised were able to send some of the children to summer camp. I encourage you to continue fundraising and if you need assistance please give Ann or me a call.

Please check the Bad Frog website occasionally for updates on training, events and notices.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon.

News and Information

Here are a few exciting bits of information:

• The 9th Annual Run 4 the Pies 4 mile road race is coming up next Thursday, Thanksgiving morning in Tequesta, and for the past 2 years Team BAD FROG has had a contingent of racers and supporters at this event. If you are interested in running with us, we would encourage you to sign up soon as we believe that online registration will be closing soon because they may be near capacity. See the link below.

• We will also be having breakfast as a group again at our house after the race. If you are interested, get with either Chris or Ann about what to bring.

• We decided that we will also conduct our monthly business meeting at breakfast since most will be there. Agenda to follow.

• Lastly, but definitely not least, we are finally unveiling the new Team BAD FROG website for all to see. Keep in mind that this is a “Work IN Progress” subject to change daily. We desperately want constructive feedback so that we can continually work to make this a site that truly glorifies God and attracts athletes and supporters to our mission for Christ. To that end please email us after you have had a chance to look it over with comments, suggestions, corrections, things to add etc. PLEASE NOTE: There are still several pages “Under Construction” and some “Missing Pages”. We are also looking for personal testimonies to fill up our “Our Team” pages. There is also a link to our new Member Forum which I sent an email invitation out about last week. This will be fun once we get going with it!

Racing to win for Him!

Chris and Ann Gunn

Register Now!

Thanksgiving is approaching and Publix will be baking pies again this year. You remember what it was like when you showed up at Grandma's house last year without a pie? Don't let it happen again this year...

Visit www.palmbeachroadrunners.com/pies.html for all the details.

The 4 mile race and Kids 100 Yard Dash takes place in Tequesta. We've partnered up with The Church of the Good Shepherd again this year to collect food for those in need. Last year we collected a ton of food. Literally, 1 ton. This year's goal is 2 tons!

First 750 finishers get an apple pie from Publix. First 1200 to register get a T-shirt!

Riviera Beach Triathlon #3 2008

Sunday, September 14, 2008, was the third race in the Riviera Beach Trilogy, sponsored by J-Town Bikes and produced by Multirace, which comprised a ¼ mile ocean swim, 10 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run.

After a Saturday evening carbo-loading feast of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and brownies at Don and Ann Pennington’s lovely new Lake Park home, not to mention great fellowship and some good-natured ribbing, the Frogs called it an early night.

On race day, the first members of Team BAD FROG (Beyond all doubt, fully rely on God) began arriving in the pre-dawn hours at the Ocean Mall and started our race-day preparations. Bike tires, equipment, bags and provisions were checked and re-checked before we made our way to the transition area to set up, then to get body-marked. The faithful BAD FROG supporters sacrificed prime snoozing hours to be there to cheer us on: Bruce and the Cole boys, Katie and the Bennett girls, Ann Pennington, Dana McMichael and Jenny Drake.

More than a few nerves were set on edge by the rough seas, thanks to an active week of tropical storms and hurricanes that otherwise spared Southeast Florida. As the sun began to rise, a few of the Frogs who dared a couple warm-up laps were slammed by waves. We were not deterred, but rather, gathered in a prayer huddle, proudly wearing the bright blue and yellow BAD FROG colors and began the race in our usual fashion: asking God for His blessing and protection and thanking Him for our group.

All seven of the participating frogs finished strong, including Brian and Lisa Smith, Chris Gunn, Tom Bennett, Lisa Cole, and Evan and Don Pennington, many even receiving trophies. However, the real reward was the crowd that gathered in the BAD FROG tent after the race. Chiropractor Dr. Damon Moss offered free adjustments to anyone willing to wait, which gave the FROGS a chance to meet and engage new people and to directly or indirectly share with them our purpose: “We exist to Glorify God by being and making disciples.” Those words are printed on our jerseys and we seek through each race to be a witness to His love, not only to those in our group through the great friendships we have formed and through the encouragement we give each other, but to the entire racing community wherever we go.