After 7 seasons with the Team In Training Mid-Pen Run team….I’m going for my FIRST Triathlon!!! That’s right Swim, Bike & Run all in the same event.

I have registered and will be training and participating in the Wild Flower Triathlon on May 1, 2011. The event will consist of a Half Ironman distance race: 1.2mi Swim, 56mi Bike, & 13.1mi Run. I am very nervous, but ready for this new challenge. I will work hard to learn all that I can and do my very best. I am confident that the Coaches, Mentors and Captains who will be assisting in my training will provide me with all the knowledge necessary to be successful on this new adventure!!! The time has come for a change, so why not mix it up with 3 sports.

My family and friends….as I’ve mentioned before, I work hard to be a stronger, better athlete, but nothing compares to the struggle cancer patients have EVERYDAY. This season I am more motivated than ever….and unfortunately, cancer is closer to me than ever too. Over the past week, I have learned that a friend is undergoing more in depth testing to determine whether she has leukemia while still battling breast cancer. I have seen the pain & worry in a co-workers eyes as she supports a family member through her fight with cancer. And finally, a family friend remembered, as she lost her fight a few years ago.

I have remained involved with Team in Training and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society because not only do I get to do something healthy for myself, but I also have the opportunity to help those who need a cure for their cancer. YOU have the power to help them too!!

This season I am fund raising and hope to raise $3000 by March 1, 2011 to help in the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkins disease…this is where YOU have the power to help!!! Your donations will help me reach my goal and accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

I have also created a Facebook page "Dena's TNT Adventures" where I hope to document my progress during this new journey. If you are able, please visit my page and click "Like" to follow my progress!!!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Denas-TNT-Adventures/185223958161703

Should you not be a member of the Facebook community, you can still see my progress by checking out my blog:

http://denamzlatunich.blogspot.com/

Support comes in all different ways...donations, a partner on a run or bike ride, encouragement, sharing my website and goals with those you know, and so much more.....I appreciate it ALL!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your support!!

I appreciate your time and hope this message has found you well…

GO TEAM!!!

Dena :o)