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[Jan. 24th, 2012|11:27 am] |
Please repost this to your own Journal or Facebook! Spread the word!
Let than 3 weeks remain until the Polar Plunge on February 11! I have
received just over $500 in pledges so far, but I'm a long way from my
goal! Ever wonder what my chin looks like? Pledge to bring it into the
light of day once again!
$200 - Belly Flop MET!
$500 - Bunny Ears MET!
$1000 - Cheerleader Outfit
$1500 - Fishnets and Fairy Wings
$5000 - I shave my beard
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sean-mclane/12westlafayette |
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| Polar Plunge in one month! |
[Jan. 11th, 2012|11:45 pm] |
A month from now, I will be once again doing a Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. I do crazy stunts depending on how many pledges I have received. These are my challenges for this year:
$200 - Belly Flop MET!
$500 - Bunny Ears
$1000 - Cheerleader Outfit
$1500 - Fishnets and Fairy Wings
$5000 - I shave my beard
I currently have $320 in pledges, and yes, if I get $5000 in pledges this year, I shave my luxurious red beard, and my chin will see light of day for the first time in a decade.
I ask all my friends to donate if they can. If you are unable to donate, I ask the favor of reposting this message in your facebook or any other social media to spread the word. The more people who help, the closer I can get to my goal.
Keep an eye on my facebook page after february 11, as I will be posting pictures and a video of the event!
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sean-mclane/12westlafayette
Thanks! |
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| The Adventures of Flat Stanley |
[Jan. 10th, 2012|09:57 pm] |
On December 22, I received a letter (not an email, but an actual paper letter) from my sister. Included was a little boy made of paper, and the following description:
Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board that fell on him and now he is so flat, he can travel in an envelope. He likes to take trips and do fun things. I am sending you a Flat Stanley. Can he hang with you for a few weeks? All you have to do is take him with you when you can and record his adventures in the journal I've included.
This is the tale of the adventures Flat Stanley went on.
( The journeys of a two-dimensional adventurer )
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| First Ride... in January??? |
[Jan. 6th, 2012|06:28 pm] |
It was expected to be unseasonably warm today, around 50 degrees F, so I planned a short bike ride, to Battleground. I figured I wouldn't get many chances in the winter, so I jumped at it.
I managed to get out of work on time, right at 4, and traffic wasn't horrific on the way home, so I was able to get changed and roll out the door at 4:35. The wind was at my back (which meant it would be in my face on the way home), the sky was clear, and the temp had gotten up to 56. So instead of Battleground, I veered off toward Prophetstown park instead, and a slightly longer ride. During the winter, entrance to the park is free, so it remains to be seen when I'll get my pass this year.
I saw very little wildlife there, but there were some people walking on the trail. Everything was quite smooth. Once I got to the end of the park, the 12 mph wind and the setting sun were in my face. The sun raced to the horizon, though, and as soon as it set, the wind died off as well. My new headlamp served its function well, and I was easily able to get home in the deepening dusk.
And I'm keeping my 'at least one 10 mile ride per month' goal going so far!
Miles Ridden: 19.07
Top Speed: 22.5 mph
Average Speed: 12.3 mph
Year to date: 19.0
Goal 1000 miles: 1.9% |
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| End of year recap |
[Dec. 31st, 2011|06:56 pm] |
Not a stellar year for bike riding. This was the first year that I didn't do a century since my first year of riding.
I rode 517.1 miles, which fell far short of my goal of 1300 miles. I think that I'm going to have to set my sights lower for 2012. I've found out that riding my bike to class in the evenings is feasible, and a good way to get in miles, even if it's a short distance.
I did attain my goal of doing a demi-ragbrai. I rode at least 30 miles a day for 7 days in a row. It ended up being easier than I expected, though by no means was it a cakewalk. I want to do a similar stunt next year, though I may kick it up a notch. Either to make it 7 days in a row of 40 miles a day, or 10 days in a row of 30 miles a day... Alternately I could go crazy, and do 10 days of 40 miles a day... We'll have to see later this summer.
I definitely need to put a mega-ride on the radar. I feel bad for not doing one this year. Not going to Iowa for Independence Day weekend took out one opportunity, and the disappearance of Tour de Crossroads took away another. My third opportunity, The Wabash River Century was my own fault for missing, because I was just feeling unmotivated. I really need to try to make that this year.
One more I'm considering would be a real challenge. That's The RAIN, or Ride Across INdiana. It's a 160 mile one-day ride from the west side of the state to the east side. I think that it's possible, and that if I can get someone to do it with me, even more doable. I'm going to throw down the gauntlet to Steve tonight.
I don't like setting goals for my losing weight, but I still would like to note progress. I got down as low as 280 this year, but have drifted back up again in the colder months. Still, It would be cool to get down to 270 by year's end, if not farther.
So, with all that said, here are my goals for 2012!
Ride 1000 miles.
Ride at least ten miles each month. (this will be hard in January, February, November and December)
Do at least 1 Century
Do the RAIN
Either 10 days of 30 miles a day in a row, or 7 days of 40 miles a day.
Happy New Year to all. |
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| More Polar Plunge 2012 |
[Dec. 16th, 2011|09:34 am] |
Eight weeks from tomorrow is when the next Polar Plunge is, and I've set an aggressive goal!
$100 - I take the plunge! - met!
$200 - I do a Belly Flop - met!
$500 - I wear bunny ears!
$1000 - I wear a Cheerleader outfit!
$1500 - Fishnets and Fairy Wings!
$5000 - I shave my beard clean off.
The first two stages have been attained. I need your help to go the rest of the way. Is there anyone out there who wants to see me expose my chin for the first time in over a decade?
Please cross-post this link to other media, and encourage your friends to support my silliness. All donations go straight to Special Olympics! I'm also doing the dunk with my local Roller Derby team, and trying to get our team to be the one with the most donations!
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sean-mclane/12westlafayette |
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| New Ultimate Polar Plunge Challenge! |
[Dec. 6th, 2011|05:24 pm] |
Just over 2 months until the Polar Plunge on February 11! I've come up with
an ultimate challenge for those who want to donate. Here's the breakdown of the
donation challenge:
$100 - I take the plunge!
$200 - I do a Belly Flop
$500 - I wear bunny ears!
$1000 - I wear a Cheerleader outfit!
$1500 - Fishnets and Fairy Wings!
$5000 - I shave my beard clean off.
Yup, I'm putting my beautiful red beard that I've had for over 10 years on the line. If my crazy friends and family donate enough, My chin will see the light of day once again! I'll even donate it to Locks of Love, if they'll take it! Two Charities for the price of one!
So who wants to see my naked chin?
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sean-mclane/12westlafayette |
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| Polar Plunge is ON! |
[Nov. 16th, 2011|12:55 pm] |
The 2012 polar plunge has had its date set! I'm looking to push my records up so I'm drumming up donations early this year!
If you can help, it would be appreciated. One way you can help is to use your social networks and interblags to spread the word!
Here's a link to my page:
http://www.firstgiving.com/soindiana/12westlafayette |
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| Polar Plunge 2012 |
[Nov. 2nd, 2011|10:13 pm] |
In February, the Polar Plunge is going to be happening again, and it is my full intention to take part in it once again. I'm starting this early to remind people about it, and to ask for their pledges once the website is set up for it. (The web site is supposed to be set up in December)
Here's my pledge structure so far. I am completely open to suggestions!
$100 - I take the plunge!
$200 - I do a Belly Flop
$500 - I wear bunny ears!
$1000 - I wear a Cheerleader outfit!
$1500 - Fishnets and Fairy Wings!
$2000 -??? YOU Decide! |
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