Bring your friends and family to Jumbo's on Monday, April 28. We'll see you there!
Showing posts with label Fox6. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fox6. Show all posts
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Guest speaker at West Bend Noon Rotary
Bring your friends and family to Jumbo's on Monday, April 28. We'll see you there!
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
300 military pushups a day
Phase II of workout - weights and walking
That's a birds-eye view of my cryptic workout journal. Push ups on the left. The gadget on the right is a pedometer courtesy ThedaCare. I'm part of their media team recruited to knock off 10,000 steps a day. It's the second year they're using media to try and set an example and encourage people to make exercise a part of their daily routine.
I'll be the first to chime in - it ain't easy.
I've been pretty consistent with the push ups and curling my 15-pound girly hand weights but you can obviously see things veered off course when aerobics came into the mix.
I'm calling it 'ME TIME' .... but that means the dishes are stacked a little higher, along with the laundry and the dust bunnies are now herding under the bed.
I've got my steps in for the day and I'm half way through the push ups. (My promise of 10,000 before I leave was a good motivator.) I should have 3,000 on the books before the day is out.
Finally, a might big THANKS to American Metal & Paper for a nice donation to the tour!
A quick list of upcoming speaking engagements - if you're in the area stop on by:
- March 15 at the Trenton Town Hall - 1071 Wisconsin 33 just east of West Bend
- March 27 at Cedar Ridge for the Foundation Social at 3:30 p.m.
I'll be the first to chime in - it ain't easy.
I've been pretty consistent with the push ups and curling my 15-pound girly hand weights but you can obviously see things veered off course when aerobics came into the mix.
I'm calling it 'ME TIME' .... but that means the dishes are stacked a little higher, along with the laundry and the dust bunnies are now herding under the bed.
I've got my steps in for the day and I'm half way through the push ups. (My promise of 10,000 before I leave was a good motivator.) I should have 3,000 on the books before the day is out.
Finally, a might big THANKS to American Metal & Paper for a nice donation to the tour!
A quick list of upcoming speaking engagements - if you're in the area stop on by:
- March 15 at the Trenton Town Hall - 1071 Wisconsin 33 just east of West Bend
- March 27 at Cedar Ridge for the Foundation Social at 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Let the training begin
I never think I'm doing enough for the people who sponsor the tour - so this year I pledged 10,000 push ups before I leave in June for Nova Scotia.
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No, I wasn't drunk when I made the pledge. This is to help me get in shape for the 1,700-plus miles that lie ahead. At least that's what I'm telling myself
Training is pretty basic. Turn on WISN and Mark Belling at 3 p.m. Listen to the podcast on my computer while completing 10 sets of 20 military push ups. Throw in some arm curls with my sand-filled Flintstone weights, maybe a set of dip off a chair (those are tough), some random cleaning during set recovery to spice things up and by 6 p.m. I've got the first phase of my winter workout complete and the house isn't as messy.
I'm sure this scenario is similar to how Vin Diesel trains.
I scratch notches in my daily diary. Stay consistent - which is the secret anyway, right? Reviewing my stats from 2009 are incredible; my God I was sculpted. Knocking down 250 push ups a day with my toes on a step in an attempt to ramp up the level of difficulty.
Starting over now and completing 100 push ups on my knees was a harsh reality check. I watched YouTube videos of guys doing push ups just to get inspired. Three weeks before the announcement I managed to complete 1,900 push ups on my knees so I could be ready to go with a full military routine once the pledge was in place.
I'm at a 'little pink girl' stage of training but I'm making progress. As of today I've completed a total of 880 push ups with 142 days left before I leave.
Things like this note from Natalie that I received while biking in Alaska keep me focused.
Judy Wow! What an accomplishment. I enjoyed following you every step of the way. You inspire me. In the midst of struggling with my training this summer you have put my mind in a different place to move forward. Thank you for that. Your perseverance has motivated me beyond what my mind is telling me I can do right now. You are a blessing to many, that is apparent. So many qualities. You have found your gift and are using it with purpose. Be Epic Natalie :-)
This is me working to 'Be Epic.' Next week I start my program with ThedaCare. They've selected members of the media to participate in a pedometer challenge. Walk/run 10,000 steps a day. They supplied me with a $15 pedometer. I also had to find a training buddy. I put a shout out and a man named Mark said he'd be game.
Mark is 53 years old..... he's also a mailman and walks 10 miles a day. That'll push me!
I'll close today with another favorite note from a guy named Mike. He followed my last tour in Alaska.
Training is pretty basic. Turn on WISN and Mark Belling at 3 p.m. Listen to the podcast on my computer while completing 10 sets of 20 military push ups. Throw in some arm curls with my sand-filled Flintstone weights, maybe a set of dip off a chair (those are tough), some random cleaning during set recovery to spice things up and by 6 p.m. I've got the first phase of my winter workout complete and the house isn't as messy.
I'm sure this scenario is similar to how Vin Diesel trains.
I scratch notches in my daily diary. Stay consistent - which is the secret anyway, right? Reviewing my stats from 2009 are incredible; my God I was sculpted. Knocking down 250 push ups a day with my toes on a step in an attempt to ramp up the level of difficulty.
Starting over now and completing 100 push ups on my knees was a harsh reality check. I watched YouTube videos of guys doing push ups just to get inspired. Three weeks before the announcement I managed to complete 1,900 push ups on my knees so I could be ready to go with a full military routine once the pledge was in place.
I'm at a 'little pink girl' stage of training but I'm making progress. As of today I've completed a total of 880 push ups with 142 days left before I leave.
Things like this note from Natalie that I received while biking in Alaska keep me focused.
Judy Wow! What an accomplishment. I enjoyed following you every step of the way. You inspire me. In the midst of struggling with my training this summer you have put my mind in a different place to move forward. Thank you for that. Your perseverance has motivated me beyond what my mind is telling me I can do right now. You are a blessing to many, that is apparent. So many qualities. You have found your gift and are using it with purpose. Be Epic Natalie :-)
This is me working to 'Be Epic.' Next week I start my program with ThedaCare. They've selected members of the media to participate in a pedometer challenge. Walk/run 10,000 steps a day. They supplied me with a $15 pedometer. I also had to find a training buddy. I put a shout out and a man named Mark said he'd be game.
Mark is 53 years old..... he's also a mailman and walks 10 miles a day. That'll push me!
I'll close today with another favorite note from a guy named Mike. He followed my last tour in Alaska.
"I am happy and relieved that you are back home safely..... It is amazing to me that you manage to make it through these trips without getting raped, mugged, or just plain run over...... When you are gone it takes up a lot of my time just praying for you......"
-Sincerely, Mike
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Big announcement - 2014 tour details coming next week
There's a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes as I prep for my 2014 three-week bicycle tour.
Coming up Thursday more details will be announced for this year's Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's. Sponsor letters are going out as we speak. A list of sponsor levels is posted below.
And take a look at this year's biking logo - created and donated by the extremely talented Michael Albiero. There is a clue in the graphic regarding this year's destination. Can you figure it out before next week?
My goal in the next 7 days is to find a primary sponsor for the front and back of this year's jersey. There's already a generous donation of a $10,000 match on the table. It would be great to unveil YOUR company logo along with the tour logo on the same day. My contact info is below.
Spread the word - - the big day is drawing near!
Coming up Thursday more details will be announced for this year's Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's. Sponsor letters are going out as we speak. A list of sponsor levels is posted below.
And take a look at this year's biking logo - created and donated by the extremely talented Michael Albiero. There is a clue in the graphic regarding this year's destination. Can you figure it out before next week?
My goal in the next 7 days is to find a primary sponsor for the front and back of this year's jersey. There's already a generous donation of a $10,000 match on the table. It would be great to unveil YOUR company logo along with the tour logo on the same day. My contact info is below.
Spread the word - - the big day is drawing near!
Sponsorship
Opportunities
All proceeds benefit the Memory Care Program at Cedar Community
$10,000
+ Yellow
Jersey Top
prize at Tour de France
ŸCorporate logo on front
and back of bicycling jersey ŸOfficial website with “Photo of the Day”
and link to sponsors’ websiteŸEvent posters, press releases and email
blastsŸOpportunity to provide
company promotional banner for display during public appearancesŸPromotional mention
during media interviews and announcementsŸRecognition in
newspaper/radio/social media thanking all sponsorsŸWeekly personal
postcard from the roadŸMotivational speaking engagement at your
business or organization before and after the rideŸComplimentary Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's bicycling jerseyŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog
$7,500 -
$9,999 Wheelie Lifting the front wheel of the bicycle in
the air
ŸCorporate logo on
bicycling jersey ŸWeekly personal postcard from the roadŸMotivational speaking
engagement at your business and organization before and after the rideŸComplimentary Ride 2
Remember bicycling jerseyŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog
$5,000 -
$7,499 Cadence Pace at which you ride – general steadiness
ŸCorporate logo on
bicycling jersey ŸWeekly personal postcard from the roadŸMotivational speaking
engagement at your business or organization before and after the rideŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog
$2,500 -
$4,999 Wheel and Sprocket Primary
gears and parts of a bike
ŸCorporate logo on bicycling
jersey ŸWeekly personal
postcard from the roadŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog
$1,000 -
$2,499 Chain Gang Repair crew
ŸCorporate logo on
bicycling jerseyŸPersonal postcard from the roadŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog
$500 - $999 Pelaton The
large main group in a bicycle road race
ŸPersonal postcard from
the roadŸRecognition on the “Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s” blog
$100 - $499 Fans
ŸPersonal thank you
letter.
Contact Judy Steffes for
more information at 262-334-4526 or judyharley@yahoo.com
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Fox 6 Followup of Ride to Remember: Interview with Video
Click HERE to watch the video and read the followup article on my "Ride to Remember" trek across Alaska in an effort to raise funds for Alzheimer's programs at Cedar Community!
Friday, July 19, 2013
Made it! Over 850 miles logged! Flying home tonight....
Made it to Anchorage! Ride2Remember has been a total of over 850 miles on bike in the great state of Alaska!
These are some of the flowers I saw along the way.
Busy day as I pack my gear and fly back home.... THANKS to all who followed along! Hope you had as much fun as I did!
I leave tonight, land in Denver and hit Milwaukee on Saturday afternoon, then trying to pedal home.
I'll keep you posted. C'mon back!
Final Leg...Anchorage Bound!
View from "the office" yesterday....
Wasilla to Anchorage - the final frontier
Road construction? Piece of cake!
Backtracking a bit. On my way to Wasilla, even on the bike, I ran into construction. Rode 7 miles in the pilot car with Amanda. She was a hoot juggling 4 radios and 3 coffee cups. "No, move that one - now wait, let me see.....yeah, get rid of that one, there's dirt in it," she said. These construction jobs are lucrative. "Made $90,000 one year, but you work yourself to death for five months." Sometimes Amanda didn't even go home. "NO, we don't want them hiring more people, because that would cut into our overtime!"
She dropped me within 5 miles outside of Wasilla.
Amanda, my pilot-car construction escort.
Raspy voice and raw sense of humor. She could chat it up with those construction guys - even make some of them cross their legs! She talked a LOT about the high bear population in the area. "There's a grizzly out here big as a Volkswagen."
When I left the vehicle, she told me not to be "bearanoid."
Monday, July 15, 2013
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