Welcome to our local activity guide! Scroll below to see events planned for this year Make a donation to Team Triple M and help raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
This year Team Triple M will be running in the Chicago Marathon
This year Team Triple M is looking to raise $18,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the Chicago Marathon.
Donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Team Triple M
Description: Join US Olympian Runner Suzy Favor Hamilton for a 5K/10K | 2 mi to benefit Capital Candleighters at Keva Sports Center in Middleton. 10am start time. Registration before August 31st: 6-12 years - $15, over 13 years - $25. 10K and 5K runs with cash prizes for the fastest man and woman, and a 2 mile walk to honor and celebrate the 250+ kids and teens on treatment for cancer at American Family Children's Hospital. Proceeds provide family support groups, emergency financial assistance, transportation and education for families of kids with cancer in S.C. Wisconsin.
Description: Enjoy another great year of scenic and challenging cycling, camaraderie with friends, and a delicious Wisconsin cook-out to benefit the Shelley Glover Sports Education Foundation. 100 mi, 50 mi, 20 mi, 10 mi routes. Ride starts at 8am.
Triple M listeners will receive a special discount off the registration fee, only $35.00! Use the code: WMMM when registering for the race so they receive the special price at all times.
The Shelley Glover Sports Education Foundation is a non-profit organization founded to honor Shelley Glover, a gifted athlete and compassionate leader. It is dedicated to promoting athletic activities and competition for youth of all ages and abilities with a focus on Shelley’s favorite sports, skiing, swimming and soccer.
Bike Ride Pre-Registration Party August 12th @ EVP's Sequoya Coffee Shop (555 S. Midvale Blvd) @ 6:30pm. Register on-site and save $20. Great food, beverages and copies of the route map. Enter to win an overnight package at Sundara Spa!
Description: The Urban Assault Ride™ is a truly unique cycling event...and quickly becoming one of the biggest in country! Here's how it works: You and your teammate will set out on a city-wide quest for 'checkpoints' on your favorite two-wheeled steeds. At each checkpoint, you'll drop your bikes and complete a funky/adventurous obstacle course, then remount your bikes and hit the streets for more. Only $30-$55/person.
Description: Pedal with Pat is a bicycle tour to raise funds to help fight autism, benefiting the Autism Society of Greater Madison. Starting and finishing at Treinen Farm, home of the famous corn maze, the ride will take you on rural roads with great views and fun for everyone. Long and short distances are available. There is also a 10k kids distance for the younger riders. Stay after the ride for refreshments and fun in the corn maze. Riders will pick up clues to help them through the corn maze throughout their ride.
Description: Join the Literacy Network for the 19th Annual Literacy Network Run/Walk at the corner of State and Gorham Streets in downtown Madison, WI. The event will be held on Sunday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m. All participants receive a high-quality long-sleeve t-shirt! www.litnetwork.org
Description: The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On Sunday, October 10, 2010, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream. Following are all the details participants need to make sure they are ready for race day. The marathon starts at 7:30am.
Big Cheers to this year's Team Triple M running the Chicago Marathon!
Good luck Ryan of Onalaska, David of Lake Mills, Kerri of Madison, Katelyn of Madison, Sachin of Madison, Jennifer of Madison & Johanna of Madison. Make a donation to the team here.
www.chicagomarathon.com/cms400min/chicago_marathon
Description: Middleton’s Haunted Hustle Marathon Ghost Tour is a thrilling marathon, half marathon and 10-K experience. All three events start and finish at Greenway Station. The course takes runners on a tour of historical haunting sites throughout Middleton, Wisconsin. Runners beware, as you encounter haunted sites, sounds, and a host of scary characters along the way! Featuring; costume divisions, Halloween “themed” aid stations, and the best roads and trails that Middleton has to offer. This event is sure to become a classic!
Description: Following in the footsteps of many other famous “mud” events, the Madison Mud Run is a challenging 4.6 mile run with hills, water crossings, tire obstacles, 5 foot wall climbs, tunnel crawls, inflatable obstacles and the famous “mud pit”. “Madison’s Dirtiest Race” is the most fun you can have running almost 5 miles. How “tough” is it? It is as tough as you want it to be. The course is designed for everyone. Registration through October 15: $30, through October 30: $35, race day: $40. Register for both mud runs and save $15.
A Jarring Prize package
Tis week I have some prizes specially selected for this week's photo.We start with a Ball jar of your very own and a beanie baby to place inside.A Green River Ordinance poster autographed to me A little music box that looks like a record playerAND a Michael Franti DVD. Good luck. This week's deadline is 1 PM [...]
Radiohead Live From Prague
August 23, 2009 50 Radiohead fans shot an exhibition hall performance in Prague armed with only flip cameras. The band was so impressed with their amateur filmmaking they've lent the soundboard recordings to the group and have now released a free download of the show. Grab it here.Radiohead haven't released a live dvd since 2001 [...]
An " Uncanny" Caption Contest
This is the time of year people start preserving veggies and fruit, so in honor of the canners ( do people still use cans?) we have this photo for you to caption. Have fun, be creative and play nice! Deadline is EARLY this week due to the holiday weekend, so all entries need to be [...]
[Album Review] Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs ? God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise
Ray LaMontagne is a quiet, non-fame seeking musician. Or as LaMongatne says, "Simply put, I have no interest in fame. My self worth is not tied to other people’s opinions of me—I have a strong sense of self. Music for me is not a vehicle for fame; I just love music." [...]
Pat Gallagher
