MW News & Notes – Mojo Warriors

Mojo Bling Bling…

Sam Shelby — Sun, 31 May 2015 01:13:33 +0000

Outside of wearing a watch, I’ve never been much of a jewelry guy. No necklaces or rings or bracelets. I did have that herringbone gold in 10th grade but we’re not gonna count that. So when my ol’ friend Mary McCall Timmer said she wanted to make me a a custom MW piece, I wasn’t exactly sure what to think. But we talked it through, and a piece for my key chain seemed like something I would use and have with me most of the time. I was shocked when this bad ass piece showed up at my house. Super cool and one of a kind! Huge thanks to you Mary, I’ve got my mojo with me at all times! And didn’t need an herringbone necklace to do it. Click the pic to get a larger image…

Take a look at her beautiful work here: http://www.timmerdesigns.com

Dub Love…

Sam Shelby — Tue, 05 May 2015 15:18:28 +0000

So the gang over at UNCW got word of the Mojo blog. They did a feature on their blog about this blog, and now I’m blogging about that blog. Is there a term for this? Maybe we can coin one.

Many thanks to them, and to all my Seahawk friends out there for all your support.

Check it out: http://uncwalumni.blogspot.com/

Back in the batters box today…

Sam Shelby — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:54:40 +0000

Lucky for me I’ve got some diamond support. For example: The 2015 CHHS Tigers Baseball team. These fellas threw a MW my way the other day. My buddy David Miller, who I’ve known since I was 7 years old, his son Andrew is a Diamond Tiger (he’s just left of center in the white shorts). They had just shaved their heads in support of a fine org called Vs. Cancer, which was founded by former UNC baseball player Chase Jones, who is cancer free after battling stage 4 brain cancer while he was freshman. Big thanks to these dudes. Felt great getting some love from my high school and proud they are involved in supporting cancer patients. And a shout to Chase for winning his fight! Go Tigers. Go Heels…except when they play UNCW of course. Got us but 1 run in extra innings last night in Wilmington. Dangit.

Also got some pics from my buddy JC in Raleigh. His son Fisher, seen below, and the Young Guns just won their 11U age group, all while sporting MOJO Warrior stickers on their helmets and gear. Right on! A big thanks to these kids too, and congrats on the championship.

“Coach Lakins” is on his way in the team MOJO van to pick me up, so gotta go hydrate. Game on. Will post more tonight, have a nice little story involving a band from Massachusetts. Thanks again to all of you for your love and encouragement. ~SS

Fisher is keepin his chin up.

The Sounds and Sights of Spring…

Sam Shelby — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 01:30:06 +0000

Sat on the back porch tonight with my Pop. Maybe 5:30 or so. Sun sets directly in our back yard this time of year. Beautiful scene. Creek is flowin’. Green grass is poppin’. Flowers bloomin’. Commented on the many birds feeding on this squirrel-free rigged feeder, naming what we saw, listening to the hundreds of calls in the trees. We actually saw one on the feeder we didn’t recognize (it was a Warbler, we haven’t figured out which type). Pops has been a bird watcher since before I was born, and as many of you know, I dig birds too. My bro and I know a good bit about the animal world b/c of our upbringing and respecting nature. Thanks to my Dad for this. For tons of reasons, but for one, it makes 30 minutes in the backyard with him that much more enjoyable and interesting. Every time.

Sitting there breathing it all in, including the pollen too unfortunately, I thought about home. I’ve been here for almost 4 months now – December 1 is when Christian told me I have cancer. I’ve had wicked good support from family and friends here. Jo Ann and Dad have been amazing. Mom flew cross country in the freezing temps to see me for a fun week and I’m gonna head her way soon. Friends and neighbors I’ve known 25+ years stopping by with food, a hug, a joke, whatever. We’ve weathered the very cold winter (as these parts go), and this health mess so far, and it feels energizing and comforting to be sitting at home with my Dad as the sounds and sights of Spring are kickin’ in. There is no other feeling like it.

And then there’s my other home. I got back from Wilmington/WB yesterday. Saw a lot of friends in a short amount of time, ate some fine food, saw my buddy Frank (and his Home Team crew! see pic below) who is kickin’ arse after his stem cell marrow treatment, got to spend a bit of time outside on the beach. Again, got mucho love and support from my gang all weekend long. It was beautiful out when I hopped on I-40 to head west. I was bummed to go. But left feeling lucky to have such great crew of people keeping my mojo in check and helping in so many ways. Left also knowing that the coastal sounds and sights of Spring are starting to call and I’ll be headed east again soon.

I discovered the band below about a week ago, and this is a current fav of mine. Song is about going home for bit. Not for health reasons really…just needing to go home to see peeps and get that hometown vibe when things are mixed up. Happy I have two choices.

Session #4 tomorrow at 2pm. Send some Mojo my way. Massive thanks to all my Warriors!

Fuck yeah Frank! Here’s Franks Home Team..his support crew, country cooking and acoustic jams. Part of the sights and sounds of Spring. That’s Frank sitting on his rear in the grass on the left.

Here’s the original video. A bit of a visual overload, but a louder, harder version..

‘I set a PR’…

Sam Shelby — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:00:37 +0000

If you have ever spent any time with a tri-athlete or marathoner, or are one yourself, you know this term well. “I set a PR”. Or possibly “I want to set a PR”.

For those of you that aren’t familiar with it, PR = Personal Record. I heard it many times this past weekend, friends of mine hoping to set a PR in the 1/2 or full marathon. Lots of my crew is in incredible shape and have done these things a zillion times over. Something I have never tried nor have any desire to, but I admire my friends that do it. It’s no easy feat and takes training and drive and a fair share of blisters and sore muscles. Not sure if anyone got their top time, but hopefully some of my gang had their best finish.

Wasn’t much chatter about setting world records for the 1 mile or 5k on Saturday, but I’m happy to announce that I set a PR this weekend. These are unofficial numbers, but here are my stats over a 3 hour period on Saturday at the Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon 1 Mile and 5k afternoon….

112 hugs, including 48 man-hugs

45 fist bumps

27 chest bumps

43 high fives

17 low fives, some of which came on the beach cruiser

23 kissy cheeks

57 photos, including 13 group selfies

I’m very proud of these numbers, mainly because they involved people I care about (try chest bumping yourself…not easy). Can’t thank my friends and family enough for coming out to support me, the fight against cancer, the race, etc. We sold over 100 shirts in what seemed like 12 minutes, and we obviously represented well at the event. Heard that this was the biggest turn-out ever for the Saturday of the Quintiles race…500+ folks showed up. The MW contingency was strong and a large percentage of that group. The volunteer group on the course was made up almost entirely of MW crew. Just a lot of love all the way around. Which is what my idea what this Mojo Warrior movement is. Support someone in need in numbers, with a boost with laughter, a hug, a pic, a kind word, a gift, a surprise…create some good mojo for that person, and help them fight whatever is is they are battling. It has certainly helped me.

I will have an update on how to get the shirts, the Mojo Warrior Foundation I’m forming and more later this week.

Huge thank you to my team that helped me set my PR. It will be a hard one to beat! Love ya’ll. ~SS

Run, Warriors, Run!

Sam Shelby — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:29:59 +0000

This has made it way around Facebook, but luckily EVERY human is not on FB, so I figured I’d put up the word here too.

As a little side event to the Wrightsville Beach Marathon, some good friends have organized a MOJO run/walk in conjunction with the 1 mile and 5k. I THINK there are still slots open for the 1 mile and 5k – come out and have some fun with us, and get yo’ self one of the new MW tees. These will be available at the race, and online after the race weekend on the Without Limits website.

The 1 mile starts at 4pm at the Mayfair Event field on Saturday the 21st. 5 k is at 5pm.

Here are some more details:

http://www.wrightsvillebeachmarathon.com/events/5k-2/

Thanks again for all of your support. Looking forward to getting outside with everyone.

Purchase these on race day or online the week after!

Tee-ser

Sam Shelby — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:52:00 +0000

Working with my buddy Mark and the good folks over at Without Limits on some shirts for the Quintiles Race next month.

Here’s a peek..

3 down, 3 up…

Sam Shelby — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:42:54 +0000

Thanks to innumerable Warriors spreading the good, strong mojo across the earth, the MW tribal sign has gone world wide and there are some big plans being made for MW. Lots of fun and meaningful things coming. Apparel, signage, events.. heck, we may get a sweet VW tour van at this rate.

Thanks to each and everyone one of you for the love and for flashing 3 down, 3 up. Stay tuned…

Word(Wright) Up!

Sam Shelby — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:42:07 +0000

A few weeks ago I asked my friends over at WordWright Web to put together this blog template for me. I wasn’t digging the cancer related templates out there. I wanted my own web address, look and feel. They jumped on it without hesitation, and had it all up in 36 hours.

This is the same crew that built the website for my start-up apparel company, Organic Lifestyle Apparel. They are friendly, knowledgable, fast and inexpensive. A nice combo. If you need assistance with SEO, web design, mobile, social media, etc, please consider them. They’ve helped me many times.

http://wordwrightweb.com

Extra, extra, read all about it…

Sam Shelby — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:09:13 +0000

If you are in Wrightsville Beach area, pick up a Lumina News today. The Mojo Warriors are makin’ waves. If you can’t get a printed edition, here’s a link: http://luminanews.com/2015/01/calling-all-mojo-warriors/

Big thanks to Cole Dittmer for the inquiry and article. Won’t be the the last you hear from us!