This is just further proof Dave is certifiable! No way I was wearing any extra clothes out there in the heat!!!

Hey there MGD64 Team Phoenix!

After this Sunday's SOMA 1/2 Ironman, waddle down to the Tavern on Mill (404 South Mill Ave, www.tavernonmill.com); there'll be plenty of Ice Cold MGD64 for us to enjoy and we can meet up.

See you then, and spread the word, let's get as many people in that pub as possible 

David

Team MGD 64 Phoenix -

We just wanted to bring to your attention a quick procedure update regarding contacting local facilities in your area to setup happy hours or to inquire as to whether they carry MGD 64.

Moving forward please contact us as soon as you know of a planned happy hour you would like to organize or attend. The local MGD 64 Market Managers would like at least 2 weeks notice so they can work with the local establishment to make your event as fun and valuable as possible. Sample added value opportunities include: signage within the account, possibly a beer special, appetizer special and giveaways.

To make this as easy as possible for you, we went ahead and created an Event Notice Form that you can fill out once you know of an upcoming event.

Link to form: blocked::[http://www.activetrainer.com/Page2074.aspx]

• You can also find this form under the Team Login section of blocked::[http://www.teammgd64.com/] under the title, "Event Notice Form".

We hope that by alarming us of future events we can do our best to provide added value for you and your peers.

For any questions regarding the way in which you plan happy hours please don't hesitate to contact me.

Best,

Brian Law

Team MGD 64 Manager

858-964-3802

Hi, team,

Like most of you, I got my MGD 64 stuff on Friday. Saturday I ran the Chandler Challenge 10K at Tumbleweed Park, wearing my t-shirt for the first time.

The tag in the shirt kept sticking up on the back of my neck. After pushing it back down about 5 times in the first mile, I gave up on it, but I cut it off when I got home. I also cut horizontal slits in the logo on the back. I hate it when someone takes a nice technical shirt, designed to wick mositure and keep you cool, and puts a big, rubbery design on it that totally defeats the purpose. Anyway, the shirt still looks the same, but seems to breathe a little better.

I forgot to get any pictures at that event, though.

Later that day, I used my card to buy some beer, had a few with some friends and passed out some coupons.

Is there a policy on how many coupons should be given to one person? Someone aksed for a stack to pass out at work. I turned him down and gave him three, but I will see him again.

Anyway, today, Sunday, I ran the ARR classic 20K. (Which turned out to be almost 21K.) I got some pictures, and passed out a few more coupons.

I'm curious about whether anyone else has use their gear yet, or if I'm the first.

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Cheers,

Jerry

Hello all again, Well it sounds like David is a busy guy like the rest of us. Thanks for the advice about the extra layers for the tour de Tucson. I am looking forward to it. Also, I wanted to mention to all that I would of loved to be part of the SOMA event on Oct. 26th but I will be in Napa Ca. I will be coming back from a great weekend with my mother n law and sister n law. It is our annual girls trip. So, please keep me posted.

I have noticed alot of events in the near future from your blogs but I just wanted to let everyone know I work on Sundays at Trader Joes so I won't be able to participate on Sundays. However, most of my Saturdays are free so I am up for some fun active events. For exampIe, I will be doing the 5k this Saturday for the Frank Kush and I will take pictures. I don't plan on finishing first but it will be fun. Ha Ha . Has anyone received their welcome packet? I am still waiting for mine. Once I receive mine I would like to host a happy hour somewhere. I will keep you all posted. Hopefully many of you can come. Talk soon. Shelley

Hi teammates - Great to "e-meet" you and introduce myself.  I'm Karen and totally revved up about being a part of this team. I live in East Phoenix (44th St/Thomas Area) and spend a great bit of time bouncing around this area for "social" activities. However, I work up in the Scottsdale Airpark area as director, talent management for a digital marketing company.

Moving to Phx from NJ (GO PHILLIES!!!    ) 8 years ago, I never would have imagined that I would be enjoying the life I lead today. I am all for running, biking (road/mtn), hiking, camping, team sports, triathlons, adventure/urban races....but I balance that out with "bar sports" like trivia/darts/pool/shuffleboard, cards, pubcrawls, "cruiser-cocktail-crusades" and the like. 

My friends refer to me as "Julie" (Cruise director from Love Boat), since I am the 'go to' for getting things organized and tend to come up with some neat ideas.  I have also been able to motivate a number of "less than motivated" folks to "GET OFF THE COUCH" which is a motto I try to promote.

In addition to a Scottsdale Co-ed Softball team, and tuesday night tempe town lake small running group runs, my upcoming events

already planned include: 10/11 Cactus Cha Cha Ru, 10/19 South Mountain

Run, 10/26 SOMA Relay-bike, 11/22 Mud Run, 12/5 Cave Creek Luminary

Run, 1/19 PFChangs 1/2

I am competitive, that is, until it takes away the fun...I like to keep it real. Seeing others have fun is a big part of this.

It would be great to meet up with everyone one of these days and brainstorm on a larger event or two that we can work on together...mucho points for all!   (I am all about the more the merrier) Anyone up for this??  Anyone up for meeting next Wednesday night somewhere?

Looking forward to working and playing with all of you!

karen

Hello everyone! I will go ahead and tell a little about myself too. I live in Chandler, AZ and I am a manager at Trader Joe's (Ahwatukee location). I do work alot but I find time to go to the gym (La Fitness) and cycle on Saturday's with my husband James and some friends for a local bike club. (Phoenix metro bike club) Also, me and my friends do enjoy going to happy hour at various places quite frequent. For example, Kona at the Santan is a spot for us.

What I have coming up? I am running in the 5k next Saturday 10/18 for the Frank Kush foundation at Tempe town lake. Then on November 8th is the Breast Cancer Walk, which Trader Joe's has multiple teams put together from a few stores. Then on November 22nd is the Tour de Tucson. They have a 109, 80, 66, or 35 mile route depending upon each individuals endurance level. I will be doing the 66 miler and my husband and his brother Herb will do the 109. This will be my first year doing this but my husband and Herb did it last year and they did it in 5hours and 10 and 20 minutes. If you do it under 5 hours you receive platinum, which they are striving for this year. Is anyone interested in joining me in any of these events? Also, I look forward to hearing about other events from others so I can possibly attend.

Hope to hear from everyone soon! Shelley

Hey, who's doing SOMA??

Let's plan a post-race MGD celebration!

I'll talk with the manager at Monti's, we donate our collective share of MGD64 to the bar so they can sell it and the proceeds can go to Chances for Children.

What do you think?

I, by the way, will be racing this year in a full-body Captin America costume!

DCB!

P.S. KUDOS to Tanya for kickin' it on the Tour de Scottsdale! Next year we'll make sure Team MGD64 is representing!

Hey there! It's Tanya from Phoenix trying out a test blog as instructed!