Westside LA Team In Training - Winter 2009 Marathon & Half Marathon Team

Name: Erin Shulsinger
Team: Westsiiiiiiiiiiiiiide
Number of TNT Seasons: 4
Last TNT Event: 2009 San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon

Why did you join TNT?
5 years ago grandmother passed away from a blood cancer. It was devistating because she was like a second parent to me. I wanted someway and prevent anyone from going through the pain of losing someone. I wasn’t sure how..
Additionally, I’ve always been involved in sports LOVE a challenge. Endurance training seems like a natural fit for both those parts of me.

When I found I could combine these two very important parts on my life I signed up quicker than a Boston marathoner.

What was your best fundraiser?
The Bachelor or Bachelorette auctions. Thought I LOVE the Mr. & Mrs. TNT Pageants.

All of them really. Some are best for $$, others for memories. I just love fundraising!

Most memorable TNT moment?
Hitting my findraising deadline my first season and every finish line I cross.
Runnin’ 4 Susu.

What would you have done differently during the season if you could start over?
My first season I would have gotten involved in the TEAM activities (i.e., social outings and group fundraisers) sooner. My teammates are my BEST friends now. My family. To think, I could have stated all these night of fun sooner! Ay yiyi..

Do you have any other words of wisdom for our participants?
You are amazing and make a difference. What you set your mind to you can and will complete. Ignore the naysayers and concentrate on everyone in your court and your internal determination because YOU ROCK!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TEAM!

Find me on facebook: Erin Shulsinger
Twitter: AdventuresWErin

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