Monday Night Runs

Look at those snazzy TNT shoe tags!!! We are rockin' the style!

So, after I typed that headline in I'm re-reading it and thinking that could sound slightly gross. Like the kind of "runs" that send you speeding down the freeway, five inches off your seat in an effort to make it home before something truly embarrassing happens. Okay - that's my sick and twisted mind getting off course. 

Enough about that, I just lost my appetite. And that never happens!

So......last night marked our first run of the week, oh boy! Something always has me dreading that first run of the week. Flo and I like to head out once the sun is almost down - keeps us cooler and uh, it's dark outside so not as many people notice me plopping my way down the street. Kinda cool. 

However, one downside to this whole night running thing - LA Drivers!!! Do they not see me?! Do they not see me?!?! Maybe I need to run with one of those flashing median signs, or cole miners caps on. Not a bad idea come to think of it, but cumbersome so I'm tossing it.

First order of Business - those TNT Shoe Tags! Can't leave home without one! Then, one quick dance with Lola before we go (yes Lola, we know you're cute! but please, please, PLEASE stop pooping all over the house!).

About Us and Our Cause

Welcome to our Blog Spot - Team FLEX! 

That's Flo + Lex in case you were wondering.....I know, awesome right?!?

We are just two crazy chicks from Los Angeles who have decided to make 2008 the year for setting goals and achieving them! We are taking on our biggest challenge to date as we plan to run in the Nike Women's Full Marathon in San Francisco this October!!

We invite you to tag along on our little journey over the coming months and follow our progress on one of the largest undertakings we've ever done! 

Our journey began over a year ago when we both met at work in LA and it was ALL LAUGHS at first sight! We have more than a few things in common - ahem, A LOVE OF FOOD being first and foremost. But running, surprisingly....wasn't one of them! So why do a marathon you ask?

Because doing something for a greater good IS something we have in common. Pushing ourselves to the limit EVEN BETTER!

Both with our own personal stories, we landed ourselves at a group meeting for Team in Training - an amazing organization geared towards raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It's been all gung-ho ever since. And now with a snazzy name like Team FLEX, we are a force unstoppable!

If I hear any wise cracks about our team name, you're gonna get a personal visit from me (Lex). I'm Italian, and I have connections.

Okay, moving on.

You are all invited to visit our individual Team in Training home pages and read both of our stories. Find out what brought us to Team in Training, learn a bit about the cause and hopefully feel inspired to make a difference in the lives of thousands by making a personal donation.

This is truly a charity worthy of your support. 

Remember - no donation is too small! Even $5 means so much to so many people!

Each donation helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. More than 712,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers. We are hoping that our participation in Team in Training will help bring them hope and support.

Below are the links to both Flo and Lex's Team in Training Home Pages. Don't feel distraught over which person's page to donate to. We are mainly looking to give to a great cause and no matter who's page the donation is through it all goes to the same place! 

Florence's Home Page Link:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/los/nikesf08/fpique

Alexis' Home Page Link:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/los/nikesf08/atippets

Keep visiting our blog as we will continue to post all kinds of stories during our journey over the next few months. Anything from training mishaps (and there are bound to be a few), to inspirational stories from cancer survivors, to notices of upcoming events in the area, to new tips on FOOD (how did that get in here) and for an all around good time.

It's never a dull moment with Team FLEX! So stick around - it's sure to be a good time as we grunt, growl, stumble, and laugh our way to the finish line!