Billy Zumba and A Tough Half

So we are in full-on fundraising mode.  We need to each have $1,250 of our $2,500 commitment by August 1st.  Since we are both a little short, I was trying to come up with an idea to get us a little chunk of money in one shot.  My running partner (and Zumba instructor) Kelly suggested we do a Zumba fundraiser.  I thought, what the hell – get a little cross training in, have some laughs. Kelly has her class ladies who are always looking for a good workout, we have friends who are supporting our efforts.  Does it matter that I’ve never taken a Zumba class?  What about Billy, does it matter that he doesn’t know what a Zumba class is??  We have video proof that he does not, indeed, know what Zumba is.

The Billy Zumba was a great event.  We had lots of laughs and were able to get a little chunk of donations from very generous Zumba-ers 🙂  We may even do it again in September, if there is enough demand.

As fun as Zumba was, we *are* training for a marathon.  So the day after Billy Zumba we had to run a half marathon.  Weather was great for July – a little overcast, not humid. The course is pretty shaded, so even when the sun peaked through the clouds we weren’t baking. So I had a great time, right? HAHAHAHA!!  Holy hills, Batman!!!  I forgot how hilly this course was.  It’s a 2-loop half and about 3 miles into the first loop, there is a steep hill that lasts for about 3/4 of a mile. BRUTAL.  I wasn’t sure I was going to finish.  Marathons are stupid. What was I thinking? I can’t run this! But, thanks to AnnMarie, the wonderful volunteer who ride her bike while I walked through Mile 10, I finished. She definitely talked me off the ledge! Miles on our feet, that’s all it counts for!

Onward with our training!  We are close to our first milestone of each having $1,250 raised but our first deadline is August 1st!  Please donate if you can!

Thank you for your support!!  Below are our donation links.  Since I have a bigger network than Billy, I would ask that if you are going to donate to see which of us needs the money more and donate there.  It’s all the same cause and will help us to keep our minimum.

Shannon:  https://www.crowdrise.com/the-degregorio-family-foundation-nyc-2017/fundraiser/shannondowney3

Billy:  https://www.crowdrise.com/the-degregorio-family-foundation-nyc-2017/fundraiser/billyhutchinson