Calendar of Events
As if having two young kids and fitting in their activities isn't enough.....below are some events that we're going to be participating in. If possible, we'd love to have you join us -- the more, the merrier!!
Upcoming Events
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Olathe Marathon
sponsored by Garmin
March 28, 2009
Distance: 5K, 13.1 and 26.2 miles
The Olathe Marathon is a road and trail course starting and finishing
at the Garmin complex. It looks to be a fun and exciting run for all distances and remains fairly flat
for all races. Come on out and join us. Even if it is
just to cheer us on along the course or at the finish line. Craig is running the full - Leesa
will be cheering him on, come join her!! -
Black Tie Ball
April 25, 2009
Muehlebach Hotel
There will be no running at this event - Leesa will be in heels!! The Elements of Life Ball is expected to raise an additional $400,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
- March of Dimes - March for Babies Walk
May 3rd, 2009
Distance: 1 mile
This will be the first official Team WOBO event. Come walk with us through the Power and Light District at 10:00 am on May 3rd in support of the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes continues to help Mom's and Babies who are born premature or with birth defects. We have set a team fundraising goal of $1000. If you would like to join us, feel free to sign up for our team at the registration web site. If you can't make it to the walk and just want to donate, please see our teams donation site.
- Hospital Hill Run
June 6, 2009
Distance: 5K, 10K and 13.1 miles
This will be Leesa's first event since the Disney Half Marathon. Due to minor surgery in February she had to stop training for the Olathe Marathon. Craig is doing the half, Leesa is starting off slow and will do the 5K. Who wants to join us??
- Relay for Life
June 12, 2009
Distance: As far as you want to go!!
Team WOBO is ready to stay up all night in support of cancer research!! Check our 'official' team website!! You can sign up to join us or to make a donation!!
More information will be posted after Leesa attends a Team Captain meeting on March 10th.
- Team In Training's Hy-Vee Triathlon
June 28, 2009
Distance: 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run
Craig is on his way to the Hy-Vee Triathlon that is held in West Des Moines, IA. He'll swim 1 mile, bike ride for 25 miles and then run 6 miles!! It looks to be a fun-filled weekend of activities the entire family can take part in. Sure the destination isn't quite as exciting as the Disney Marathon, but it's still for a great cause and it's much closer for friends and family to get away for a quick weekend trip!!
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Mid-America Chapter Team In Training is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or participate in triathlons and century bike rides. Since 1998, more than 360,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $850 million.
- Waddell & Reed KC Marathon
October 17, 2009
Distance: 5K, 13.1 and 26.2 miles
Come run the City of Fountains! Leesa plans to do the half marathon. - March of Dimes - March for Babies Walk
