Marathon: My personal journey: run for troops

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!

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!

Image source:

http://www.aviationspectator.com/more-aviation-photos?page=68

Thursday, June 26, 2014

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Race Week = New Gear for Calico Bean Market Racing/Twisted Blister!

James Connely at 6:26 PM No comments:

Good evening!

Special thanks to Teri Connely and the Calico Bean Market for buying us new shirts. Twisted Blister will have new gear for the run for troops! The run for troops is awesome because it's military style race (for the relay) and it is all about supporting the military & military families.

I am stoked about these shirts for a couple of reasons:

The Twisted Blister logo was designed by Chris Loewenberg and it displayed on the front. We love our team name and teammates!
On the sleeve, there is a small reminder from the Ultimate Warrior called 6:16 AM. I like this because it speaks to the motivation and ability in all of us. We just need to awaken it!
Last, but not least. The Calico Bean Market on the back of the shirt. I love this logo and have a ton of pride for this awesome brand/store my wife has built. If you haven't stopped in to try the peanut butter or specialty olive oils, then you need to! They are amazing. Most importantly, you will get great service from the wonderful staff!

The legendary Iowa Hawkeye football coach, Hayden Fry used to talk about "looking good on the field". He referenced the uniforms of the Iowa Hawkeyes. They were modeled after the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Iowa Hawkeyes played better, after he changed their uniforms.

How does this relate to the Twisted Blister relay team?
We are all ready to rock the house at the run for troops. Every runner is in great shape and focused. We will look great and will run fast. Most of all, we will have FUN! I will post our lineup tomorrow with special commentary.

See you Saturday!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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Race Week Part 1

James Connely at 7:42 PM No comments:

Good evening!

Tonight I am super excited, as we prepare for this weekend. This weekend is the run for troops marathon & marathon relay. I am running it with some awesome friends. We have a team called Twisted Blister. This race is awesome because it's military style and it is all about supporting local military families. Last year, they raised $6,000. That's awesome!

My wife's store, the Calico Bean Market is doing something special for our relay team. I will show you in tomorrow's blog. Hint-hint...it's going to be AWESOME!

In advance, thank you Teri for supporting our team.

GO TWISTED BLISTER!