First Ride

Here's a picture of me and Kieran following my first team ride. Actually it's my first ride in almost 15 years. Don't I look pretty happy after finishing 20 miles? Things I learned:
1) I need to eat more than 2 scrambled eggs to fuel my body for a ride of that length
2) A cheeseburger & beer is a great reward for 20 miles.
3) A certain body part hurts after sitting for 20 miles.
4) You never forget how to ride a bike.

... and now back to our regularly scheduled charity

I spent the past 10 days in the hot LA sun, painting a house - no shade in sight. I wore sunscreen, I wore a hat, I protected my delicate skin. On the drive home we camped in Big Sur - it was foggy - typical of the CA coast. In one 2hour nap on the overcast beach my face ended up burned to a crisp. I even have little spots of burn on my feet, in the pattern of my Keens. Great! Anyway the work we did in LA was good and we all had a fantastic time.

Now I'm home and ready to focus on this bike riding thing. I missed the first team orientation and ride. This weekend I'm joining a 20 mile buddy ride in SF - I assume along the Great Hwy. I'm nervous and excited to begin.

You have all been great support as I begin this adventure. Lots of cheers and even more generous with the donations. THANK YOU for all the donations that arrived during my travels:
-Abernethys
-Kapplers
-Henleys
-Suttons
-Smiths
-Stephensons
-McNabbs
-Oxleys
-Vanderveen/Bawolskis
-Stephens
-Blessings
-Zadows
-Lanes
-Ortas
-McKees
-Frys
-Crawfords
-McDonalds
-Needhams
-DeGuzman
-Louch

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My Other Charitable Work

Each summer, and sometimes in the winter I participate in a mission trip with the teens from my church. This year we are doing an "urban plunge" - working closer to home. I won't be posting any cycle training updates for about 10 days. Wonder where I am? I'm here

For the next 10 days I'll be traveling with, hanging out, working hard and laughing alongside 20 teenagers. I know you are jealous.

More to come when I return.

Also... Team Support Sarah continues to grow. The newest member is Lori L. Welcome to the team!

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More THANKS

Welcome to the Putnams, Schropfers, Pete S, Lydia N & Donna P to team Support Sarah".

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Today I'm at 8% of my fundraising goal.

Off To An Early Lead

Donations already? Yes! THANK YOU to
Phil, Sharyn, Rudy, Leslie, Ping, Sarah A, Lori & Linda for kick-starting my fundraising efforts.

I have yet to don a helmet, clip into pedals, touch a bike and you have given early and generously.

Donations of any amount will help me reach my goal of $7,500 and support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fund research and provide patient care to many in need.

Thank you for your support. I can't wait to get started on the bum-aching training.

and now we are TEAM-mates

I just found out that my TNT running coach, Mama Lisa, will be my team mate for the cycle season. So fun!

Kick-Off is on Saturday morning. We'll meet our whole team, our small groups, our coaches, mentors, honorees. We'll get inspired to ride & raise money. I'm so looking forward to this new callenge.

I joined 24Hour Gym to help my mid-week training. Hopefully I'll get my muscles strong, my cardio up to snuff & meet the time required for my event.

Keep me in your thoughts... I'm going to need all the support I can get.

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