Oinky Oinky-- lots of flying pigs in the area !!

Here we go... I really have to start writing on here more .. it takes time, but now that we are under 130 days to go time.. it is pretty important that I do keep this up to date! So.. first things First Miami University Student Triathlon... Flash back.. this was my first race that I ever did in 2008... I was excited and nervous all the same and I can relive this day like it was yesterday... I was there at 4:30 in the morning... I will see if I can go back in time and find any report of how I felt during this exciting time of my journey to triathlons... The morning was so cold, so very cold, like 37 degrees cold... I didn't know what to wear coming out of the bike, or coming out of the run, I knew one thing.. that I didn't have to think about the transition... I was feeling nervous as hell about the swim.. but I actually came out with the following times: 1 1 Jessica Leonard 5 30 1 8:31 2:55 1 44:48 1:32 1 23:32 1:21:21 First in my age group and first in athena!! how cool!! then I receive this email: "Congratulations Jessica Leonard. You have qualified for the Olympic-Distance race at the 2013 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships on August 10 in Milwaukee, Wis., after finishing in the top 10 percent in your age group at the Miami University Student Foundation Triathlon. " NEVER EVER would I think this would ever happen... I will not go, but I think it is pretty cool to be acknowledged.. hard work is paying off... Here are some pictures.. We had a purse party the day after for fundraising and Silpada also... it was wonderful to see all those friends that came to support... after this weekend, I will have an updated amount of funds raised.. this weekend is here... the Cincinnati Flying Pig... I am signed up for the half marathon.. and oddly enough.. I am very excited about this... there have been lots of training this past year... and the half is going to be fun.. I just have to get my head around going up that wonderful Gilbert!! Check back in.. I look forward to writing after I oink during the Flying Pig Half :)

I am starting today to get ready.. are you ?!?!

Today my spring Open closet sale was cancelled and postponed for a later date.... Too many of you are awesome to clean out your closet for a good cause, however, we need to organize several times for drop offs.... So with that being cancelled. badum, dum, duummmm..... I am excited to post about the Spring Purse and Silpada party !!

Purse and Silpada party 4 21 From 12 4

Tomorrow, I will be on the road for work, and I am going to have to sit back and think about all these wonderful happenings that have been going on... I have to say I am anxious about the weeks ahead... We have our first Spring Triathlon at Miami University next Saturday April 20.. and I am giddy as a kid in a candy shop for James to participate in his first one. Stay tuned, check back frequently... it is just starting to get good!!

MY FRIENDS' OPEN CLOSET SALE!! APRIL 7, 2013

My Friends' Open Closet Sale Flyer by Jessica Leonard

IT IS TIME TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR CLOSET THEN COME SHOP FOR A CHARITY CLOSET SALE!! All items marked to SELL, but the idea is that YOU clean your closet of things you want to get rid of we all bring friends to the sale, so your friends can buy their favorite scarf, purse, dresses, earings, shoes, EVERYTHING CLEANED OUT OF YOUR CLOSET! The final TOTAL SALES of all items will be donated to Girls on the Run of Cincinnati Anything left over at the end of the day with be donated to St. Vincent de Paul PLEASE NOTE: I am not collecting items you would be embarrassed to wear yourself. I want those shoes you wore once and kill your feet but someone else might love them! Or those jeans you know fall down when you sit in them, but you fell in love with them when you tried them on. I want dresses you only wore once to a friend's wedding and you can't wear it to another wedding with the same group of friends, or that purse that was perfect for that one night out! I am also collecting good condition children clothing up for kids up to 4 years old. Items donated will be dropped off and organized in Jessica’s garage (5413 Michelle’s Oak Court, Cinti. Ohio UNIT L) Drop off days are: March 9th 3:00pm-5:30pm March 10th 4:00pm-8:30pm March 17 anytime after 3:00pm March 24 anytime after 3:00pm March 30 3:00-6:00pm If you cannot make any of these times, please contact Jessica individually, she will be glad to arrange a time for you! MOST IMPORTANT: We will need your good stuff and we will need you to come on APRIL 7, 2013 with friends to have refreshments and SHOP IN YOUR FRIENDS’ CLOSET!

Straight up .. :) with ICE :)

There are so many things to be grateful for... there are times when I count my blessings and look around of all the wonderful things we have. During our bootcamp last Saturday, we fundraised $280 total dollars.. in one hour! How wonderful... there are some wonderful people who came out to support, or just to see Shawn in his tutu...My brother Travis took some pictures, and video, and don't worry, we will get them on here for all eyes to see... We are putting everything together to make a slide show video, which I will ask for a $5 donation to view :) haha, just kidding, but I wonder if anyone would do that..T-shirts are almost going going gone... they are only $10 and I hope to have another batch of them before we know it The cool-kids on facebook jumped on the chance to help out the fundraisinge efforts and before I knew it all my Smalls and Mediums were taken. Just some larges and XL left in this batch :)Today, we have a little bit of ice out there... funny how sometimes the world just stops for a moment when Mother Nature comes into play. I think Ice can be a beautiful thing.. it holds things right in place outside, the trees are still, and it is quite beautiful. I think about those little birds out there, I hope they found somewhere safe, as I am excited to see the flowers that will pop up this spring..I am already thinking of my next fundraiser.. A "friends open closet" idea... as I clean out my closet, I want to hold a open house to allow friends to come get what they want for a small fee (donation of course, that will go to GOTR) and anything remaining will be donated to charity. I would serve light refreshments, and am thinking of the Last weekend in March before Easter. It is is a win win situation.. from good shape purses, to scarves, accessories, you name it... as we all spring clean and get ready for the warm sun.. I think this could be a great fun event... anyone can bring their items.. hmm the possibilities :)I am looking forward to tomorrow. James purchased me a bike fit at Element Bikes, as I very well needed it.. and I am going to take pictures throughout the process.. Blue Lightening will hopefully fit me like a glove when I am finished. Stay tuned...I for a wonderful weekend... and if you get a chance to order life how you want it.. ask for it straight up ~ with ice :) just to enjoy it as it is when perfectly still..

ROCKSTARS ...

ROCKSTARS!!~~!! The final checks are counted, and it was an incredible weekend... January 27, many of you came out to ride a spinning bike or your bike trainer to support Girls on the Run of Cincinnati... and we collected $4820 dollars for Cincinnati Girls on the Run... YOU ARE ALL ROCKSTARS... this brings my total for the year to right under $19,000! I am tickled with joy as we are not even in Mach yet! This email finds most of you well aware that on Saturday, Personal Trainer Shawn lost a bet which grants him the powers to wear a tutu for boot camp... $5 to participate, $5 tips for Shawn or $5 to spectate !! :) All promising a good time... and once in a life time...anyone can do what they can in this challenge... only an hour 9-10 am, and 3131 Queen City Avenue.. Health Plex location! Here is a video of pictures that were taken and the news interview... I hope you all know how incredible I think of you and how much each and every dollar donated makes such an impact on our Cincinnati Girls on the Run! here is a link to my blog: http://jessicaleonardsjourney.blogspot.com here is a link to the video with pictures :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxTO-8XHRE4&feature=youtube_gdata I hope to you Saturday, support Tshirts are in as welll, $10 and I will mail them to you. sizes small up to xxl while they last! Thanks!

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8-hour spinning ride to raise money to teach girls

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