Marathon: My personal journey: calico bean market

Twisted Blister and Calico Bean Market= Record run!

The team rocked it out today. We earned our record run (by my memory). I am so proud of this team. I will post more from my perspective tomorrow.

A special thank you to the Calico Bean Market: We love the support!

Go Twisted Blister!

Friday, June 26, 2015

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TWISTED BLISTER & My first race of 2015!

James Connely at 7:35 PM No comments:

OK-OK! I know I am way too excited, but tomorrow I run with my favorite people. The relay team of Twisted Blister and we will be sporting our cool Calico Bean Market shirts.

STOKED!

OK....on a serious note, I will run for all active military, those who have lost their lives in battle and especially the POW/MIA.

I am going to run as hard as I can. We owe you all so much. Thank you so much!

Go Twisted Blister! Go Calico Bean Market!

C-Lo, Val, Deb, Beth, Beth, Z: I love you guys so much and thanks for letting this slow cat run with you:):)

Teri Connely: Thanks for the awesome shirts. We run hard and are proud of having the Calico Bean Market on our back!

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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When I thought of you!

James Connely at 7:58 PM No comments:

During the Big 10K race in Chicago, I ran past this sign and thought of all of you. Yes, it prompted me to take a quick picture:)

You are beautiful to me. You always have been and will always be. Smile and enjoy your day/night or morning.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

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Go get some!

James Connely at 7:34 PM No comments:

You may or not be aware, but Tailwind Nutrition has a phenomenal product....and the Calico Bean Market just got it in yesterday. WOO HOO!

I have tried many different products for endurance races and nothing compares, nothing. What I like about it is as follows:

great taste
great energy, superior electrolytes
light tasting product and mixes with water
no gut bombs
fuels me for the long haul
for me it got rid of cramping
it provides balance

This reasons are just a few, I suggest you try it out. It's the official race day fuel of Calico Bean Market Racing:)

You can find these two awesome companies on Facebook and Twitter:

@calicobean or https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Calico-Bean-Market
www.calicobeanmarket.com

Tailwind: @gotailwind or https://www.facebook.com/tailwindnutrition

Friday, August 1, 2014

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Week 4 is in the books!

James Connely at 6:08 PM 1 comment:

It was an awesome training week. I must say it was difficult toward the second half. I ran 12 miles today and fell victim to my own clumsiness. I tried multi-tasking by sending an email...bad move. I ended my Nike + run and that threw things off.

In addition, I stumbled with my nutrition supplement and spilled it all over. SHOOT. I love the supplement. More on that supplement later....I hear the Calico Bean Market will be stocking it soon, which has me SUPER excited!

This week I ran great and worked hard on the cross training. I feel like the cross training is making such a HUGE difference!

The weekend is a special time and I hope you enjoy your time with family and friends. I will post some more stuff tomorrow.

Rock and Roll!

Saturday, June 28, 2014

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Twisted Blister sets a Personal Record @ Run4Troops!

James Connely at 2:57 PM No comments:

What a great day for racing! It was super hot toward the end, but records fell! Twisted Blister beat last year's time by 7 minutes for the full marathon! WOO HOO! I think it's safe to assume we are all tired and thankful. The Calico Bean Market shirts ROCKED. Thanks Teri and Nile:) We are thankful for the opportunity to run, for our friends and family...and most important for all of the military who serve and have served. They give it all, so we can live. Thank you so much...we can never repay you!

Friday, June 27, 2014

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Your Twisted Blister starting lineup brought to you by the Calico Bean Market

James Connely at 7:07 PM No comments:

Alright! Tomorrow the Twisted Blister team is ready to rock the run for troops! Here is your starting lineup!

Run 4 Troops

Leg 1 (6.6 miles) - Zach Shank

Leg 2 (4.4 miles) - Beth Kuhle

Leg 3 (3.6 miles) - Beth Shank

Leg 4 (4.5 miles) - Val Loewenberg

Leg 5 (3.4 miles) - Chris Loewenberg

Leg 6 (3.7 miles) - Deb Otto/Jim Connely

Deb and I are excited and honored to bat cleanup! Twisted Blister is poised to beat our time from last year. Runners are heading to bed shortly and will dream of a perfect race. A special thanks to our families and friends for the support. To the Calico Bean/Teri Connely, thank you so much for the shirts. We are excited to represent!

Last but not least, I would like to thank all of those who serve and have served our country. To anyone who lost a loved one, we will say prayers for you. To the POW/MIA, we say prayers and await your safe return.

Tomorrow, I would like to dedicate my leg to the following:

JP & Leigh Rast- you both are amazing and I am proud to run for you!

James Robert Connely- miss you Dad, you have the best seat in the house- talk me through it all!

My Mom & Sisters...Jimmy did it...love you guys!

Willis Christ- man I miss you Biffy. Watch the smile on Teri/Nile's face, it a miracle!

Teri/Nile- you guys are the BEST fans and I love seeing you cheer me on. It makes me run faster!

Sonny Dunagan- miss you Uncle Sonny, I miss your laugh and smile. The Huey picture is for you.

All of my friends and family- I can't thank each of you enough! You rock!