January 23, 2011

32.8 miles!  I feel great too!  All 4 of us went today too.  We made our goal a short Starbucks stop which sure does help!   David is impressed at the pace all of us did today.  We're planning on doing one of the sponsored pre-rides in February but are debating if we want to do the 45 or 65 mile route!!!
I sent out my initial fundraising letter Friday night - 60 on the first go round.  Not to worry...if you haven't gotten your letter from me it will be coming soon.  hahaha  I really don't like asking people for money but it's for a great cause.
I'm thinking BBQ tonight for dinner.....I think I've earned it.

January 17, 2011

Well....got outside and was able to ride.  Denise called me bring and early (10:30 am and yes that is early for me) and asked if I wanted to go ride with her.  We did a short 9 mile ride in 40 minutes.  Took it easy since the roads were still very wet!  But it sure was good to be outside (and bundled up) and riding.  So nice to have the day off from school too.  Saw a show today called "The Talk" and one of their guests was Shamer Moore from Criminal Minds.  Most of you know how I love the show and how the DVD's are getting me through my training inside on the trainer.  Come to find out his mother has MS and he is an avid cyclist. He and his fellow cast members from Criminal Minds compete in a hundred-mile MS Bike Tour each year to help raise money for research. 

Money, Money, Money....it's a rich man's world!

I just thought the other day I need to start doing my fundraising for the ride too!  So, if you're a friend of mine....heads up "I'll be contacting you r-e-a-l soon!"  I only have to raise $400 which will be extremely easy! 

January 16, 2011

Sunday ride indoors....I love the rain but when you are cycling it gets a little boring sitting on a trainer night after night.  I want to feel the wind in my face (yes, I have a fan going when I'm riding) and smell the diesel fuel of the passing trucks!  Not really but I'm ready to get back outside and go for a long ride again.  But on the positive side I'm catching up on my Criminal Minds.  I'm on disc 3 and have seen several episodes.  In the past David and I always start an show and miss the opening segments.  So, now I'm catching a lot of the humor that I've missed!  Anyone else out there Criminal Mind fans?  If so, let me know and we can discuss our favorite episodes!

January 5, 2011

I took Tuesday night off to grade Gingerbread stories that my little friends at school wrote.  I should have done it over the break but I left them on my desk at school!  But tonight I was back at it on the trainer and did my 45 minutes and rode 10 miles!  The motivation:  my package with seasons 1-5 of Criminal Minds!  It was great!  I was able to watch Episode 1 from 2005 during  my workout!  Ahhhh this is going to bring new meaning to my rides!  Can't wait!

January 3, 2011

A new year...which means the MS 150 is getting closer.  What have I gotten myself into...I'm beginning to worry that I can't do it but I am determined to keep trying until then. 

Over the break I rode little over 70 miles and 30 of that was in one day with Denise.  When we finished the 30 miles we both felt like we could have done some more but David tells me that you always stop "wanting more".  We took a mini break during the long ride for a cup of java at Starbucks!  We sat down and enjoyed it in a ceramic mug!  Ahhhh it was so worth it!  Now that school has started back and it gets dark before I get home I've started riding on the trainer.  First, let me say the trainer really isn't all that fun because if you quit pedaling it stops!  So much for coasting! hahaha  But I feel like the time spent might actually be more productive for me.  Second, when you are riding outside I really enjoy all the sights, smells and the joy of just being outside!  The other day on a ride I rode past a house that had the most delicious smell lingering over the fence!  Wonder what they would have thought if I had turned around and rang their doorbell!  You smell fresh laundry drying, rain, mowed lawns, fertilizer that has been added to a yard and worse of all those "good 'ol Texas diesel trucks" as they roar past you!

I've also have a better respect for other cyclist and runners when I'm driving on the road.  It is amazing how close a car will come even when you are riding on the shoulder!  Or...trying to beat you down that narrow part of the road when you don't have a shoulder!

So, on the trainer here is what I have accomplished:  Sunday (1/2) 40 minutes approx 8 miles; Monday (1/3) 45 minutes and  9 miles.  Next time I'll plan my ride when there is something better on the TV!  But Lady Gaga got me through the last 10 minutes!

I've also have to start sending out emails and get some donations!  Only $400 is needed....pocket change!  I have tons of friends....hahaha