Quote by Joey Adams

“If it weren’t for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn’t get any exercise at all.”

Stonebridge Memorial Day 1, 5 and 10K race

Monday, May 31st is the 8th annual Stonebridge Memorial Day 1, 5 and 10K race. The overall winner in both the 5 and 10K will win $100!!  They also have prizes like sunglasses from Aruba Sport Eyewear, running shoes from Premier Foot and Ankle, Road ID gift certificates, a weekend get-a-way from Ultimate Sports Nutrition and Rough Rider tickets!

5K and Fun Run for the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund

April 10th The Frisco Triathlon Club is proudly organizing a 5K and Fun Run in The Trails of West Frisco benefitting the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.

“Masters at St. Philip’s” Golf Tournament-Saturday April 24th

Enjoy the fellowship of one another with lots of laughs and a little competition.  Saturday April 24th – Shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. Westridge Golf Course – 9055 Cotton Ridge Road McKinney TX. 4 Man Scramble, $73.00 – Includes, green fee, cart, prizes, practice facilities, and food. For Additional Information Contact Jason Binyon – 214-695-4862

RUN FOR THE ANGEL TWINS

May 08, 2010 for the second annual “Run for the Angel Twins.” This 5k/1 Mile Run/Walk is in memory and honor of identical twins, Cathryn and Corynne Bouchard, of Frisco, whose lives were lost in 2008 before their
second birthdays to Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC).

5k Benefitting the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund, April 10th

April 10th The Frisco Triathlon Club is proudly organizing a 5K and Fun Run in The Trails of West Frisco benefitting the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.

Run for the Angel Twins, May 8th, 2010

May 08, 2010 for the second annual “Run for the Angel Twins.” This 5k/1 Mile Run/Walk is in memory and honor of identical twins, Cathryn and Corynne Bouchard, of Frisco, whose lives were lost in 2008 before their
second birthdays to Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC).

Frisco Sunrise Rotary and Lochrann’s Paddy Dash

Frisco Sunrise Rotary is promoting a 5k and 1 mile fun run/walk on March 13th.  Join us at the 2nd annual Lochrann’s Paddy Dash in beautiful Frisco Square to benefit Frisco Family Service Center (FFSC).  Kids 8 and under can run in the Piddy Pat 50 yard dash and you can enter your dog in the Piddy Paw where all proceed go to the Frisco Dog Park group.  More than just a run, this event is intended to have something for the whole family. There will be bounce houses for the kids, a silent auction, face painting and a few surprises.

Quality Bikes-Affordable Price

Quality Ride at an Affordable Price

Yesterday, my oldest son and I volunteered to help a new youth triathlon club, named FASTT Tri Club.  They were having a skills day and asked if members of the Frisco Cycling Club (FCC) could volunteer to help. As we watched the riders go around and around the marked course it became clear what separated many of the riders was not just strength and ability, but the bike they were riding. 

Trust me, I know all about the cost of bicycles. I also know that many of us won’t consider buying a bike from a bike store until we feel our children are old enough to appreciate it. The challenge is with large big box retail store bikes is most of us don’t know much about them-who put it together, how much does it weigh, how long will the brakes last, will it be easy to peddle, etc.

As an avid cyclist, I really encourage parents to weigh the risk vs. reward when purchasing a bike from a local store versus a big box chain. The local store has a vested interest in ensuring you have a quality bike, where as a chain doesn’t hinge its entire reputation on whether or not your bike falls apart. A great way to get quality at a lower price is to buy a used bike from your local bike store. You get a certified bike that you know won’t fall apart when your kid is on it, at a retail chain price. As an added bonus, if you buy from a bike store, you have the option of selling back the bike later and can use the credit to buy your kid’s next one. I just bought one for us and it’s perfect for my 5-year old son who I want to have a safe bike without spending a fortune. Just a thought….

LiveStrong Bike Ride Austin, TX

Me, Jaason Hatfield, Jeff Ellis and Matt Ellis before the start of the LiveStrong bike ride in Austin, TX yesterday.  We rode the 65 mile route.