Another year, another paddle, but this year it's a little different. I want my paddle to make a difference not only to me, but to others. This year, my goal is to paddle 3 miles a day for 100 days. For each mile I paddle, I will be raising money for Operation Giveback. I am thankful for the commitment and sacrifice that military men and women give. Having family members and friends in the military, I wanted to show them my appreciation by giving back a little their way.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Day 16
Day 16- paddled with my friend Wendy Hartman. It was her first official paddle. She tried it briefly last year, but the weather did not cooperate. Tonight was perfect, there wasn't even a lot of wind. We really didn't have any times where the wind made it hard to paddle. We paddled the y, but made it a little short of 3 miles . Wendy did an awesome job! She is a natural. She also donated to Operation Giveback and challenged anyone that rides to donate to OG as well. Thanks for your support Wendy!!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Day 15
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Day 14
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Day 13
Day 13- Great day on Callalisa Creek in New Smyrna beach. Paddled 3 different times with 3 different groups for a total of about 8 miles. It was a great day on the water.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Day 12
Day 12- Paddled 2 miles today. Paddled until I heard Runtastic say, you have reached 1 mile. Then I turned around. I'm working with Chuck this weekend in NSB. Weather permitting, I should have some good mileage this weekend. Sunday, the end of my first 2 weeks, I will make a tally of how far I have paddled so far.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Day 11
Day 11- beat the rain tonight. Drizzled a few times, but made it the whole way . Almost 3 miles again. Going to have to do a few circles around the pond next time to complete my miles. Took some video but it was super windy. It was not the best video. Excited tonight and wanted to thank Mark Albers of SUP life for pledging one dollar per mile to benefit Operation Giveback. Awesome!!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Day 10
Day 10- I love company! Thanks Shayne for paddling with me again! Pretty soon you'll be doing 100 days too. We almost made the 3 miles, but we were having too much fun doing yoga! :)Loving my Rhizotomy board!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Day 8
Day 8- Super excited today. I arrived home from work to find this beautiful board at my door. I love it!
Not only is it a combination of Kylie's and my favorite colors (purple and green) ,
but it rides so well! It glided right through the water and the pad is actually comfortable to my feet. My previous board hurt my feet, because the pad had ridges. It is a little smaller than my last board, if you can believe that. My previous board was 12', this one is 11' 4" and much lighter!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Day 7
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Day 6
Paddled Greenwood Lake today. We scoped out a few different future locations. It was super windy. One of those days were if you are not constantly paddling, you go backwards. Excited about paddling the Wekiva River tomorrow. I am definitely going to be racking up the mileage !
Friday, April 5, 2013
Day 5
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Day 4
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Day 3
Day 3- the sky was overcast . I was convinced it would rain any minute, but it held out. I was able to get in my full 3 miles. The lake was choppy, but there was a great breeze. Chuck paddled with me and took a few cool shots. Looking forward to the weekend, so I can venture out a little further from home.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Day 2
Monday, April 1, 2013
Day 1- April 1st
Day 1- I am excited to start my second 100 day paddleboard journey. For my first paddle, I decided to start out at Sun Lake, since it was my most reliable location last year. I hope to paddle many different places with many different people. This year , my goal is to paddle at least 300 miles, meaning an average of 3 miles a day. I was introduced to a cool new Ap called Runtastic that has a Standup Paddleboarding option. It will help me keep track of my mileage, time, and even calories burned per trip. My goal is to paddle to earn money for Operation Giveback. I am excited to already have a few sponsors that have committed to donating money towards this great cause. Thank you to Central Florida Paddleboarding (http://centralfloridapaddleboarding.com/wp/), Rhizotomy Paddleboards (http://www.rhizotomysurf.com/), and SUPlife(http://www.mysuplife.com/) . I can't wait to see where this adventure will take me. :)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Operation Giveback
Operation Giveback for Wounded Warriors, Inc. is a Non Profit 501 (c) (3) organization created by veterans of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. It is composed of military veterans, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, and defense industry contractors, and is based in Orlando, Florida. Operation Giveback (OGB) is committed to helping the men and women of the U.S. military who have been wounded in action, recognizing they have served our country with pride, distinction, honor and in some cases paid the ultimate price.
The MISSION of OGB is to raise awareness and resources for our wounded warriors, their families and the children of our FALLEN HEROES.
The VISION of OGB is to facilitate events and opportunities to raise funds and awareness for our Wounded and Disabled service members, and to “give back” from all of us as a community.
The STRATEGY/PURPOSE of OGB is to work with other organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project, T.A.P.S, Iraq Star, Building Homes for Heroes, and others who are dedicated to our cause. Through these partnerships, needs will be met, homes will be built, jobs will be created, and essential rehabilitative medical care will be given to our service members through the contributions and donations from the community.
Thank you for giving back to those who have served, and for your involvement with OGB. It is because of the legacy and heritage of the U.S. military, and the service of these outstanding men and women in uniform that allow us to enjoy the freedom and quality of life we have today.
If you have specific questions or comments about OGB, please contact us by e-mailing info@operation-giveback.org
The MISSION of OGB is to raise awareness and resources for our wounded warriors, their families and the children of our FALLEN HEROES.
The VISION of OGB is to facilitate events and opportunities to raise funds and awareness for our Wounded and Disabled service members, and to “give back” from all of us as a community.
The STRATEGY/PURPOSE of OGB is to work with other organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project, T.A.P.S, Iraq Star, Building Homes for Heroes, and others who are dedicated to our cause. Through these partnerships, needs will be met, homes will be built, jobs will be created, and essential rehabilitative medical care will be given to our service members through the contributions and donations from the community.
Thank you for giving back to those who have served, and for your involvement with OGB. It is because of the legacy and heritage of the U.S. military, and the service of these outstanding men and women in uniform that allow us to enjoy the freedom and quality of life we have today.
If you have specific questions or comments about OGB, please contact us by e-mailing info@operation-giveback.org
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