Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 12: Ariel Laguilles

Name: Ariel Laguilles

Shoe Size:  9.5

How long have you been with BOMF? 2 years

What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  Community, solidarity, and friendship.

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?   Ometepe Half Marathon in Nicaragua-the race that started it all.  I was the 1st of 2 North Americans to cross the finish line but got beat by a fella who thought no one was looking and hopped on his buddy's scooter for almost a mile.

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without checking the progress of my toenails re-growing. and bourbon.

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  The Dos Equis most interesting man in the world, John McEnroe, and Diane Van Deren (she's worth a google).

Little known, complete useless fact about yourself.  I used to be a child chess prodigy. Until I get injured.

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 11: Heather Martin

Name:  Heather Martin

Shoe Size:  9 running shoes/8.5 cowboy boots & heels

How long have you been with BOMF? Since the spring of 2010.

What Do You Get Most Out of Running with BOMF? The people (res and non-res alike) are a constant source of inspiration.

Favorite race ever done?  Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon (see enclosed goofy photo) because the course was gorgeous, I managed a PR despite the rolling hills (I'm not super speedy), and they give you free wine to drink afterwards. What's not to love???

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without bad reality TV, snugs from my dog, time to scroll through my favorite blogs, Trello, and either SkinnyGirl margaritas or wine.

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Why are we sharing the milkshake? I run. Do I not deserve my own milkshake? Bill Clinton, Princess Diana, and Oscar Pistorius.

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I spent 15 minutes during a conference call today trying to unsuccessfully download the theme song from Spy Hunter (yes, the old video game) as my ringtone.

Hot Shirts!!!

Our team shirts are off to the printers!!!  Thanks to G & G Outfitters and out other great sponsors including:

BOWA
Studio3877
Soil + Structure
Chad Hollister Band
National Wallcovering
Potomac Riverboat Company
Glens Garden Market
Showroom1412

HAPPY HOUR!!!

Come to the Ugly Mug (723 8th Street SE) on Wednesday, August 29, 6-9 PM to support Team Third Leg and BOMF for the 2012 Ragnar Relay! 10% of all sales and all tips to the "celebrity" bartenders goes to BOMF!!!

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 10: Jen Anderson

Name:  Jen Anderson

Shoe Size:  8.5

How long have you been with BOMF? Just getting to know the group.

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?  Kennebunk Fireman's Triathlon... running, swimming, biking along the coast of Maine

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without some time to sweat, a solid music fix and coffee

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  I'm lactose intolerant but.... Joan Benoit Samuelson (did so much to break down barriers for female runners),  Thich Nhat Hanh (his wisdom), George Clooney (obvious)

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I once rode a burro around the grand canyon

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 9: Karen Murray

Name:  Karen "K-Dog" Murray

Shoe Size: 8

What do you get most out of running with BOMF? I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their stories.

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]? Usually the last one or the next one, all have a special place. Doing the 50 miler this year is up there. Also up there is Mooseman because I got a pre-race photo with a man dressed up in a moose costume.

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without
oxygen/sunlight/some outdoor time

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, vanilla milk shake.  The Locker (Craig Laughlin); Agatha Christie; Dean Karnazes (He would probably go with a frozen yogurt)

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I am a founding member of the Sprinkle Sprinters. We run to various cupcake stores enjoy a cupcake and then run home.

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 8: Rob Brown

Name: Rob Brown

Shoe Size: 8.5
 
How long have you been with BOMF? I worked with BoMF for 1.5 years in DC, but moved away at the end of last year and am coming back for Ragnar!
 
What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  I love seeing the change that a res member goes through when they first realize that they can make a significant change in their life through running, and also when a non-res member realizes just how important they are to the team.
 
Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]? Ragnar 2010. If you've ever done a Ragnar, you know exactly why.
 
Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without an inappropriate amount of food consumption.
 
3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Ghandi (but not during one of his fasts), Chuck Palahniuk, Kurt Vonnegut  
 
Little know, complete useless fact about yourself. I was in a Japanese made for tv movie when I was a little kid.

Team Bonding

Rob + John livin' large

[please note:  these are not our official uniforms]

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 7: Lucy Hynes

Name:  Lucy Hynes

Shoe Size:  8.5 Womens

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?  Charlottesville half marathon - it's so scenic (but hilly!)

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without yoga, reading home design blogs, and a glass of wine.  Often in that order, but not consecutive.

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Nelson Mandela (no explanation needed), Peyton Manning (he's hilarious, and I love football), Ryan Gosling (since you're asking, I thought I'd throw him in...)

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I like to do cartwheels and headstands on golf course greens when no one is looking.  I think it embarrasses my husband.

Get to Know Team Third Leg_Volume 6: Blake Henderson

Name:  Blake Henderson

Shoe Size:  11.5

How long have you been with BOMF? 11 Months.

What do you get most out of running with BOMF?  The opportunity to regularly make awesome friends that make me want to get out of bed at 5:15am

Favorite race ever done [feel free to add why]?  DC Rock 'N Roll Half...because it wasn't the full

Complete the following sentence:  In my daily routine, I cannot live without synthetic, breathable undies

3 people [alive or dead...athletes or not] with whom you would like to share a large, chocolate milk shake.  Abraham Lincoln, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader  *no light sabers allowed but Abe gets an ax in case things get hectic

Little know, complete useless fact about yourself.  I once ate 50 hard-boiled eggs in one hour enabling me to gain the profound respect and admiration of my fellow inmates in a low-security Mississippi prison.

Ladies and Gentlemen...

...Meet your Team Third Leg!!!

After extensive tryouts with long rounds of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, Chutes and Ladders and Hop Scotch, we are all set with the Ragnar2012 team!  We will profile each member as we prepare for the big race, so come back early and often.  In the meantime, here is the starting line-up:

Jen Anderson
Rob Brown
Andrea Clark
Amanda Ehrbar [she may be in Afghanistan, but she will always be a Third Legger]
Lucy Ferguson
Blake Henderson
Ariel Laguilles
Heather Martin
Karen Murray
John Murray
Alyson Shade
David Shove-Brown
Stephanie VanArsdale

See you on the road!

Support Our Supporters

We are very fortunate to have not only great family and friends support us, but also great businesses.  Check out some of our partners in running insanity:

Glens Garden Market
BOWA
Studio3877

If you or your business want to join our band of rebels [and get your hot logo on our badass...yes, badass...shirts] shoot David Shove-Brown an email.

Back in training!!!

Happy summer everyone!  We are back and are in training for Ragnar 2012!  We had such an amazing [and slightly painful time] last year, we are going to run 200 miles in 24 hours as a 12 person team again!

We again "Team Third Leg" are representing Back On My Feet and the Blair House as a part of the 2012 DC Ragnar Relay.

With our ongoing commitment to BOMF, we are looking to raise $3,600 [the cost to sponsor two runners for one year in the program] before race weekend [September 21 - 22]. Back on My Feet is a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. Back on My Feet (BoMF) does not provide food nor does it provide shelter, but instead provides a community that embraces equality, respect, discipline, teamwork and leadership. All members - regardless of race, education or socioeconomic status - join together to move their own lives forward as well as the lives of their teammates.

Last year, we gave everyone some ideas to help [thanks to NO ONE for offering laundry services], so here are some more:

1. Donate to the cause, using the link on the right. No amount is too small...clean out your sofa, glove box in your car, spouse's wallet...whatever!!!
2. Follow us on this blog and on Facebook.
3. Join us for a morning training run at Blair House on Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 5:45 AM [yes, that says AM people].
4. Come cheer us on at Blair House on Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 5:45 AM.
5. Offer your cooking services [post run meals, snacks or during-race-catering]!

We are excited to be doing this incredible race for a spectacular organization. Please help us reach our goal. We will see you on the road!