Racing to Save Lives

Welcome to my Team In Training home page.

I've decided to continue with Team in training and fundraise again because I believe in this organization and I want to help continue this fight against cancer. I've become so passionate about helping others and doing what I can to make a difference in someone's life! I began this journey in January of last year with TNT with no connection to cancer, however, since then, I've been able to meet some amazing people who are survivors and have been fortunate to meet the families of those who have sadly lost their battles. June 12th I plan to participate in my 3rd Olympic distance triathlon where I will swim 1.5k, cycle 40k and run 10k!!! I am completing in this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!

Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS's mission!

Feel free to visit my web site often and check my fundraising progress and training progress!! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your support!

Monique Cahill =)

TRAINING LOG:

29 Jan- Today was kick-off for the new season and I'm SUPER excited to get back into the swing of things!! It was so good to see my old teammates and meet the new ones!! It's gonna be a great season!!

31 Jan- I did yoga tonight (which was not pretty) but glad I went and I plan on attending every monday night! Definitely need to work on my balancing skills. Yoga is not easy!!!

1 Feb- Wanted to run tonight, but (for those of you who don't know me) I can't stand being cold and it was far too cold for me to step outside!! LOL!! So I stayed in and did some P90X instead in my nice warm house!! Great workout!!!

2 Feb- Bike clinic!!

5 Feb- Our first cycle ride!! I haven't been on my bike for 4 1/2 months and I decided to try the 28 mile ride instead of the 9. I made it, but struggled!! Gotta get back in shape!!!

6 Feb- 1000 m swim & 35 minute run!!!

8 Feb- 2.5 mile run

12 Feb- 16 mile cycle ride & 15 minute run

13 Feb- 30 minute run

14 Feb- HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!! <3

16 Feb- Spin class! Wow was that challenging....but I did it!!

18 Feb- 1850 m swim & 15 min run

Took the weekend off =( I think I strained my quads. Back to it on Monday!!

22 Feb- 30 min run

23 Feb- 30 min run

25 Feb- Had my PT test today. 1.5 mile run, situps and pushups!!!

26 Feb- Cystic Fibrosis Tower Climb. Climbed the Tower of the Americas today! 1704 stairs! Calves are not happy with me!

3 Mar- 1500 m swim (calves are still not happy with me)

5 Mar- 20 mile bike ride and 5 mile run (calves are really upset today...LOL)

7 Mar- 40 min on the bike trainer

8 Mar- Yoga and a 2.4 mile run

SPRING BREAK!!

21 Mar- 2.4 mile run

24 Mar-20 min on the bike trainer, 1 hour body workout and 5 mile run!!! Totally exhausted!!!

26 Mar- Today was a tough day...did an 8 mile run, followed by a 34 mile bike ride!!! But I made it through!!!

27 Mar- 2 mile run (kness couldn't take much more)

28 Mar- Did some P90X tonight!!!

30 Mar- 2.3 mile run

2 Apr- Cycled 22 biles & 3 mile run

3 Apr- First open water swim today!!! Also did a 3 mile run in the evening!!

6 Apr- 2250 m swim & 2 mile run

7 Apr- 1800m swim

8 Apr- 32 mile bike ride, 1.6 mile run & open water swim!!! I actually did really good in the water today!!!

9 Apr- Fiesta Wildflower ride....cycled 66.75 miles!!! GO TEAM!!!!

Took some days off after that long ride!!!

13 Apr- 3 mile run

16 Apr- 5 mile run

17 Apr- 4 mile run & P90X

12 Jun- Olympic Distance Triathlon!!