testMonkey realm

Some of you are aware that I am training (though less than effectively these days) for the St. George Triathlon that is coming up in May. I am doing this for purely selfish reasons: I need some reason to get out and exercise. Not that I like running, mind you, nor am I a big fan of swimming (nerds, as a rule, refrain from removing clothing in public). But a reason to exercise I needed and a reason I now have.

Despite the seemingly good intention of, oh, I don’t know, trying to not die by getting exercise and stuff, it seems like I could be doing more with the opportunity to race and train. Perhaps I need more altruistic motivations.

Here’s what has been kicking around the ample space in my grey matter: I would like to get some people/companies to sponsor me in my training then take any money that comes and donate it to the ever-present worthy cause. Something akin to a monetary figure per mile/meter swum, biked, or run leading up to and during the event. Maybe it could be based on time spent training, not milage. I don’t know.

Another issue: who gets the money? With so many causes, what is the one cause that fits this kind of small scale operation? Does the chosen charity have some bearing on the effectiveness of the endeavor?

There are a couple obvious benefits to doing something like this: I get motivated to really train hard; I get healthier; the community gets some form of betterment. What are the drawbacks? Any reason (aside from earning a measly tow dollars) I shouldn’t do this?

Thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas?

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