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85 miles in five days - DONE! This is a far cry from the 125 miles in two days that I will be cycling in August, but it's one hell of a start! For the next nine weeks I will be increasing my miles per week until I am cycling 200 miles. I have to say that I haven't felt this motivated and determined for so very long. It's like a fire has been lit deep inside me and the flames just keep burning hotter and hotter - just screaming to get out. I'm still a bit anxious for the "real" cycling; when the Minnesota weather takes that much anticipated turn to spring. As soon as the street sweepers make their first passes to clear the streets of the leftover salt and sand, I will become a true cyclist. Oh boy - I have SO much to learn before then. Riding a road bike is vastly different from being on a spin bike. No more fly wheel to propel me along, no more four legged base to keep me balanced, no more music blaring from my iPod - helping me phase out and focus! Eeeee Gatz!
But seriously, as completely and totally out of shape as I was going into this challenge, I can honestly say that the 85 miles biked in the last five days has been a breeze when compared to the days when I didn't have enough evergy to lift myself into a sitting position. And just as I found that drive, that push I needed to sit up so my kids didn't have to see me that way, I will use that same determination to move forward in my mission to spread awareness of the terrible disease that is cancer. The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride is giving me a priceless outlet to speak and write about breast cancer in hopes of educating many many more people. With some unfaltering hope and faith, my stories may just be what lights a fire in another and even if just one person catches the flame, the world will be a better place.
A million thank you's to those of you who are taking five minutes two or three times a week to read my blog posts. The positive feedback and encouragement goes a LONG way in helping me to believe that I can be a success!
Fundraising Goal: $1500.00
Donations Received: $100.00
Check back in next Wednesday - I'll be writing about my second battle with breast cancer.
Keep up the amazing work. I can't wait till we get to meet and talk face to face. You are so awesome and I am so proud of you. I know I never saw you during your fight but I know how cancer treatments can steal the energy out of people. Thank you for making people aware of cancer and how it effects everybody. I have all the faith in the world that you will do so good.
ReplyDeleteYou taught yourself how to ride your motorcyclye, you will do fine on your new bicycle as well! You are a very confident person and you will achieve your goal!!
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