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Woooooo! I got in! 

The CCFA (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America) had a charity slot open up, of course I took it! My brother in law has Crohn's, and if I can help bring research and awareness through my sweat and tears... pfft, no brainer LET'S DO THIS!

Woo, so excited (and nervous)! I did my first HIM earlier this month and that was fun! (in hindsight, not so much while suffering on the bike :D )

Yay yay yay, happy dance...

28 Sept 2014, One-hundred forty-six POINT six miles! $5k to raise between now and then

 



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2013-09-27 2:19 PM
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That's awesome.
I also have Crohn's (diagnosed 2007), and any effort to raise awareness or seek a cure gets my full support. A lot of my people don't fully appreciate how traumatic the condition can be.

Thank you!

Post a link to your fundraising site.
2013-09-28 7:09 AM
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Sure thing. I just didnt want to be that guy and shove the charity aspect in everyone's faces.

 

Anyone here from the Tennessee Chattanooga area?

Any insight on the city and accommodations would be greatly appreciated.

I'm wondering if it's better to be as close to the race site as possible or go a bit further out from the city central?

 

We'd probably be staying for a few days before and after the race is my guess.

2013-09-28 5:36 PM
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whee!!! we are now technically less than a year out...this time next year, we should all be on the run portion
2013-09-28 8:06 PM
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Awesome! Enjoy the journey
2013-09-29 4:04 AM
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Originally posted by Brit Abroad

That's awesome.
I also have Crohn's (diagnosed 2007), and any effort to raise awareness or seek a cure gets my full support. A lot of my people don't fully appreciate how traumatic the condition can be.

Thank you!

Post a link to your fundraising site.


Well done to the OP, a great charity to support. My 14 year old son has crohns, diagnosed 2 years ago. Paul I notice you as a fellow "crohnie" are a IM Louisville finisher, I shall be using you as inspiration for him if you don't mind. He is interested in triathlon and is a keen swimmer. We have just entered him for his first kids triathlon to be held next May. I shall be pointing you out to him to show that he should never allow his crohns to hold him back, so thank you for being an inspiration!

2013-09-30 3:39 PM
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Originally posted by NMS
Originally posted by Brit Abroad That's awesome. I also have Crohn's (diagnosed 2007), and any effort to raise awareness or seek a cure gets my full support. A lot of my people don't fully appreciate how traumatic the condition can be. Thank you! Post a link to your fundraising site.
Well done to the OP, a great charity to support. My 14 year old son has crohns, diagnosed 2 years ago. Paul I notice you as a fellow "crohnie" are a IM Louisville finisher, I shall be using you as inspiration for him if you don't mind. He is interested in triathlon and is a keen swimmer. We have just entered him for his first kids triathlon to be held next May. I shall be pointing you out to him to show that he should never allow his crohns to hold him back, so thank you for being an inspiration!

This just made my day. Thank you.

I feel for your son. The first couple years after diagnosis were difficult for me. The past 6 years have been an ongoing game of trial and error, trying to figure out what I can and can't do (dairy - no, spicy foods - no, high fibre - no), and today I feel 100% normal, with minimal symptoms.

Best of luck to your son. NEVER allow Crohn's or UC to hold you back.

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