My Race TriFest for MS - Trifesta!
Because, on little more than a
whim, I can sign up to race back to back a total of 3 races over 2 days
totaling 2100 yards of swimming (my favorite), 45 miles of biking (my fear), and 10.3 miles of
running (slow and steady).
Will I be tired? Is it a stretch for my fitness? Am I
scared of my bike? Am I nervous about my legs feeling like lead? Yes to all, but I know I know when
I fall, I can get up by myself --- probably cussing ---- and get back on my
bike, endure sore legs, regain my breath.
My Story
MS is unrelenting, attacking muscles and neural pathways causing my sister and millions who suffer with lack of muscle control, strength, resilience. My sister is 6 years older than me and she has MS. She needs assistance to eat, dress, and get out of bed…now she has the start of MS related dementia. MS SUCKS. My sister and I fought as kids, as teens, as adults….now she does not remember that at times we did not like each other. I cannot express how much I wish we could argue, laugh about music, celebrate her grandbabies.
Dedication
I dedicate my race to My sister, Karen Dressler.
About the 2016 Team Endurance for MS
People with MS endure and encourage us onward, despite circumstances. It is our aim that we capture that spirit and share the encouragement forward through participating in endurance events. No matter what brings us to the starting line, we cheer each other to the finish line - in sport, in health and in life.
How It Works
Team Endurance for MS is an endurance sports team organized by the Rampy MS Research Foundation. When you join the team, you commit to a fundraising minimum. Upon joining, we connect you with fellow team members and help equip you with fundraising tips and tools. Oh ya, we also hook you up with some cool swag!
How You Can Help
Donate. Encourage us on with whatever you feel called to give. Consider giving a $1 for every mile I'll complete.
Share. Read our stories and tell your friends and family about our effort by posting them to Facebook and Twitter.
Join my fundraiser. Click "create your own fundraiser" and join my fundraising team or create your own fundrace.
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Train. Race. Give.
This is what we do - all in the name of MS research. We call it
fundracin' and you can help.
Support the 2016 Team Endurance for MS
People with MS endure and encourage us onward, despite circumstances. It is our aim that we capture that spirit and share the encouragement forward through participating in endurance events. No matter what brings us to the starting line, we cheer each other to the finish line - in sport, in health and in life.
Team Endurance for MS is an endurance sports team organized by the Rampy MS Research Foundation. Anyone can join the team. You name the race, and we support it! Currently, we offer participation in four ways:
When you join the team, you commit to a fundraising minimum. Upon joining, we connect you with fellow team members and help equip you with fundraising tips and tools. Oh ya, we also hook you up with some cool swag!
Ironman triathlete, Ryan Dagly, is the 2016 Team Captain. I'm also fundracin' with 50+ other athletes dedicated to this effort! Together, we aim to raise over $30,000 for MS research. How can you use what you do to encourage the world of MS and beyond?
Learn how you can get involved.
Know the Numbers
- MS is most commonly diagnosed in young adults.
- 80% of MS patients develop MS between the ages of 16 and 45.
- Women are more frequently diagnosed with MS by at least 2 to 1.
- MS is the leading cause of disability in young women and the second leading cause of disability in young men.
- About 350,000 people live with MS in the United States. 200 new patients are diagnosed, every week. If each person diagnosed has just one family member, friend or caregiver, that's 700,000 people impacted.
About MSMS is a progressive and unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts communication between the brain and other parts of the body. The severity of the disease and its symptoms vary from person to person. The cause is unknown. There is no known cure--yet.
About the Rampy MS Research FoundationWe bring encouragement to the world of MS and beyond through the power of endurance sports, community and research. You can help. Join us and help change lives to save lives.
Swim. Bike. Run.
Encourage!
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