Super Beard XLV

The Vince Lombeardi Trophy

Thank You



Thank you to everyone who attended the fundraiser on Friday.  Together, my teammate Trevor and I, raised over $1,000.  Please go to the events section to see details about our next event and continue to forward this link to family and friends.

How do I get there?

Directions to the Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser Tonight!

• From 128 North take exit 26 (Lowell Street) toward Peabody Square/Salem [1.5 miles]
• Continue through Peabody Square onto Main Street and then Boston Street [1.1 miles]
• Turn left at Bridge Street (Dunkin' Donuts on the Corner) [0.8 miles]
• After you go under the bridge, turn right onto Washington Street [0.3 miles]
• Turn left at New Derby Street [0.1 miles]

There will be parking on the left in a small lot.  There is also street parking near the fire station and on adjoining streets.  Find the corner of Essex and Central Streets and you have arrived.  See you there!

Polar Beard

B.A. Bearacus

Beard Off

So you think you have a beard?  You don't:  The World Beard Championships

Since the early 1990's, originally taking place in Germany, this competition has crowned a World Beard Champion.

"A panel of distinguished judges chooses the best of the best in a variety of categories ranging from the most delicate of moustaches to the elaborate anything-goes freestyle full beard."          

After reading about the WBC I was inspired to throw my beard in the competitive ring.  But who would dare go up against this face:

Only one competitor was confident enough to go face to face with me:

 

I think it's obvious who walked away with this one:

It was hearty competition but I don't think either of us are ready for The US Beard Team which has become a powerhouse in the sport of competitive beard growing.

Fundraiser Friday

Wine & Beer Tasting

to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

When: Friday January 28, 2011 @ 7 PM

Where:

              185 Essex Street

              Salem, MA 01970

Sponsors:

Friends

Family

You!

Come for good wine, craft beer, gourmet food and prizes.  Enjoy yourself while you are helping to save lives.

The Beard is Growing!

We are on our way.  Thank you for your support.  Be sure to join us for the wine and beer tasting in Salem, MA on Friday night.  See the EVENTS section for details.

Toothpick Beard

The Universal Record Database is a place where world record achievements, no matter how absurd or meaningless, are recognized.  This is just one example and coincidentally it involves beards.  Toothpick beard record.

Hair to the Chief

Mile 16 to 21

I experienced the hills of Newton for the first time last week.  It was an 11 mile run with the team.  We hit three of the 4 major hills between mile 16 and 21.  The turnaround for the days run was at the base of the fourth of the major hills known as "Heartbreak."   The run went well and I finished with some energy left over but the thought of doing those hills after running 16 miles and having to endure another 10 miles to the finish is daunting.  So, lately, I have focused on my cross training to strengthen my core.  The coaches have impressed on us that the cross training sessions are the key to finishing upright.  They seem to be right, the cross training keeps your heart rate up for the entire workout and strengthens muscles you may not realize you are using during while running.  The result is a second wind on the long 10+ mile runs and better recovery.

Note: Even though they appear like black and white photos, these are just very detailed drawings.

Saturday I did 12.5 miles.  It was a tough morning.  The sidewalks were limited so most of my running was on the street against traffic.  The slushy mess on the side of the road wasn't melting because of the low temps (10 - 20 F) so it was like running in slippery sand most of the time.

So, the training is slow but steady but that's the easy part. The fundraising has slowed down to a crawl.  Please pass this link on to friends and family.  Help save lives.