Special Olympics Polar Plunge

February 1, I and my friend Molly took part in the Colorado Springs Special Olympic Polar Plunge. How Ironic, the previous week, and day were one of the coldest and snowy so far this winter.  The event went on.

Molly was the one that found out about the event and signed us up!  We were a bit late in signing up and raised about $300 for the Colorado Springs Special Olympics.

We were one of the last groups to plunge, and it was miserable waiting, as it was difficult just staying warm before the plunge.

We did have a blast despite the chilling temperatures of the water.  The after Plunge party was also a blast!

Unfortunately we did not get any personal photos of the event, but to pictures of us and the event check out the link below.

Photos from the Day

At the time, I said I wouldn't do the Polar Plunge again, but we had a great time, there may be another Polar Plunge in our future.

Facebook Link to Colorado Springs Polar Plunge

WebLink 


http://montowski.smugmug.com/SOCO/COS-Polar-Plunge-2014/i-zFVGRkh/A

Use the above link to reach the series of photos we are in, be sure to click the arrow to view all of them.

Locks of Love

Locks of Love is a Non-Profit Organization that provides hair pieces to financially disadvantages children throughout the United States.  These hair pieces are created from real human hair, all donations to the organization.

I have in the past donated my hair to Locks of Love twice.  First time while still in high school and the second while in Germany.  I just recently, January 24 donated my hair once again to Locks of Love.  I was going to wait till this summer but the opportunity arose to have it done now.  I donated about 10" of hair, and am loving my new do.

The opportunity came up through a base organized event, that brought in stylists from the Paul Mitchell School here in Colorado Springs.  Providing free cuts/styles to those that donated there hair.

The story has been posted on the Peterson AFB website.  Read about here Give a little, Give a lock.

I'm loving the new style, makes getting ready a whole lot faster,  not sure how long I will keep it short, we will see.  To find out more about Locks of Love, check out the link above, will bring you to a lot of information on the organization.

Jane

Phoenix We Run!

A few weeks ago, we made a trip to Phoenix.  While it was frigid temperatures here in Colorado Springs, were lucky enough to enjoy the beautiful warm weather of Arizona.

Planned this trip the beginning November following, the Denver Rock N' Roll Half Marathon.  My friend Molly and I decided to start the year off right and get a half-marathon in January.  This was the beginnings of planning for this trip.

Our guys also began a golf weekend in Phoenix as the season has slowed down quite a bit here in Colorado Springs.

Made it a long weekend trip, and were able to enjoy a good time with great friends.  Were able to see a few areas of Phoenix, some during our 1/2 marathon as well as a bit of exploring we did the day before the run!

My goal was to run the half marathon in 2 hours, had a great run finishing in 1:55.  Molly also meet and surpassed her goal.  This will be my 6th half marathon, the year is just about planned out on what will come next to include a 10 miler race here locally, a number of 5K's, and two potential half marathons in the fall!