2010 Mercedes Benz Corporate Run

I did it! I finished the 5K!

While this might not be a big deal for many, I'm not much of a runner so I was proud to finish the run in under 35 minutes. I'm even more proud of my co-workers for their participation and hard work. It was a pretty nice day to run too.

Maybe I'll try running more. I hope others that participated in this year's run had a good time as well. Now it's time to relax these muscles. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's Critical Mass... around 17 people just in my group. How awesome is that?!

Good job Giroski!

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Dodgeball Pre-Tournament Game #1

Are you ready?!

First game of 2010 and we're doing it big!!

If you haven't signed up for a team yet, please do so. There are 6 players per team. I will keep sign up available/open until next Wednesday. Make sure you pick a team name and get your team on lock.

Our first game is on Friday, January 15th at 7:30 PM at the Midtown Indoor Soccer Stadium. Participants that have signed up will be able to use stadium facilities for the day.

If you haven't been to our previous games, it's a freaking blast and laughing riot.

See for yourself:
Video 1
Video 2

Plus, we have a kick-ass happy hour after at Ecco with 2 for 1 drink specials.

Remember January games are Pre-Tournament games! We will be playing the 15th, 22nd and 29th. Tournament will start in February! So bring your "A" game!

Current teams are as follows:

Miss Susy's Team (Biscayne Brawlers):
Miss Susy
Alex MUL
Tara Irani
Darren Collette
Rick Chavez
Nancy

Rob (DAC)'s Team: DAC Attack
Rob DAC
Jennifer Rathjens
Carla Perrone
Lisa Conner
Lee "the bruiser" Bockus
Mirco Tomasi

Rob DiDonato's Team:The Jungle Poachers
Rob DiDonato
Rick Cabrera
Need 4 more players

Luigi's Team: Megacity Squad
Luigi
Rosie
Martino
Christian Tang
Christina Almendares
Ali

Lexi's Team:
Lexi
Toinette
Robert
Rick Alonso
Hugo
Anna

Brian (Ecco): Team ECCO
Brian
Need 5 more players

Thomas Terrell: The Savage Slangers
Thomas
John Lancaster
Norm
Need 3 more players

Haiti Relief Effort- Lending a hand to Haiti

I know this may be a little last minute but I'm hoping we can all come together and help.

As most of you may know Tuesday afternoon, January 12th, the worst earthquake in 200 years - 7.0 in magnitude - struck less than ten miles from the Caribbean city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The initial quake was later followed by more than twelve aftershocks greater than magnitude 5.0. Structures of all kinds were damaged or collapsed, from shantytown homes to national landmarks. It is still very early in the recovery effort, but millions are likely displaced, and thousands are feared dead as rescue teams from all over the world are now descending on Haiti to help where they are able.

A close friend of mine has made it her own personal quest to gather some supplies to help her Haitian friends here in Miami. The supplies gathered will be shipped out this coming Monday. For this reason we will be gathering supplies for the next couple of days in order to be able to ship a good amount. Efforts are being put in from all over the world and I think there is always something more to be done!

We will be collecting in the Brickell/Downtown area also over the next few days. If you have any questions please feel free to contact my friend, Gina at 305-984-7853.

The following is a list of supplies that are needed;
• CANNED FOOD (MEATS, FISH, BEANS,SOUPS)
• POWEDERED MILK
• CANNED MILK
• BLANKETS
• SLEEPING BAGS
• TENTS
• FLASHLIGHTS
• BATTERIES
• WATER
• WATER TABLETS
• Water Purification Systems
• HYGIENE KITS
• SOAP
• ENERGY BARS
• MEDICAL SUPPLIES (NOT EXPIRED)
• FIRST AID KITS

There have been some drop off locations established, if you feel this is easier for you or closer to your house feel free to go ahead and use these locations, All drop-offs should be done no later than Saturday 1-16-2010. Please call before making drop-offs. Below are different Drop-off locations in different areas:

1. MILAN KITCHENS
Phone: (305) 773-4277
10832 SW 104 STREET unit # 101
Miami, FL 33186
M-F 10:00am-7:00pm
Sat. 12:00pm-4:00pm

2. Le Chic Events (Judith Joseph)
Phone: (561) 305-3375
1140 Holland Drive Suite 21
Boca Raton, Fl 33487
Monday thru Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm

3. World Wide Photo
Phone: (305) 756 -1744
5040 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Fl 33137
M-F 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm

4. Anndex
Phone: (305) 471-8456
7966 NW 14th Street
Doral, Fl 33126
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Thank you all in advance for all your help!

Dodgeball Success!

3, 2, 1... DODGEBALL!

What a great success last week's MUL Happy Hour Dodgeball game was! Thanks to a collaborative effort from MIAMI Urbanlife and the Downtown Athletic Club for helping create such an awesome event. Also, thanks to ECCO for providing a 2 for 1 after party.

Everyone had such a blast hailing balls at each other. The game got intense, people ducking, doing cartwheels, jumps and best of all laughing so hard. I can't wait for Round 2 this week. We're expecting more people so maybe double/triple the fun!



It's all very exciting. See for yourself by clicking below to watch a couple of videos from our first game. Also, if you have a chance, take a look at some of the photos that were taken.

Click here to see VIDEOS from last week's MUL Happy Hour Dodgeball game!

Click here to see PHOTOS from last week's MUL Happy Hour Dodgeball game!

I can't wait for this week's game. If you like to play and try something different for a Friday happy hour, this is definitely a start in that direction. Fitness, fun and drinks... does it get any better?

Just click here to RSVP for your spot this Friday (12/18/09) at 7:00PM.


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