February 27, 2011

Wonderful day to be outside and enjoying SE Texas weather.  It's one of those days that's "just right" which doesn't come often here!  David and I just took a leisure ride stopping by one of little students house (hi Ellie!), former student from Kindergarten (hi Jack!) and a wonderful scouting friend who always has a cup of ice for us (thanks Kathleen!).  Plus we made a 30 minute stop at my favorite coffee store for a "shaken green tea lemondaid sweet tea" (thanks starbucks!)  We were gone right at 4 hours and it was just a fun ride.  I have a farmers tan on the arms and my white legs are sunburned mid thigh to my ankles!  Cheeks and nose are bright red.....my boys did ask "MOM, why didn't you wear sunscreen?"  hmmmmmm

February 22, 2011

This past weekend I rode Saturday and Sunday...then managed to get a small ride in after school on Monday.  Thanks Denise!!!  I did pretty good with my clips on Saturday and thought to myself I need to let David know they "weren't that bad" and maybe I could try it a few more times before he goes to the trouble of taking them off.  So, Saturday afternoon I leave and run a few errands...come home to find David has removed the clips and replaced them with the original pedals!  Sunday and Monday I ride with the original pedals and now I want the clips back on.  He is going to HATE me! 

February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!  So many little cookies and chocolates made it to my desk at school today.  Now if they would NOT make it to my mouth!  hahaha  Rode Saturday 20  miles and it was SO easy I couldn't believe it!  I've looked at the calendar and just realized I'm gone 3 weekends in March...this is NOT good.  I'll just have to ride more during the week on my trainer. 

February 6, 2011 - I did it!

Today we rode more miles than ever before - 50 miles!  The miles weren't the problem...there were HILLS and HEADWINDS!  I have to admit I wanted to quit or said "I can't make it up this hill".  David didn't let me stop.  He kept encouraging me to keep going, keep going!  I also rode with my new clip-less shoes...which I dislike completely.  We took off and I had a hard time clipping into my left shoe plus there were so many riders around me.  It made me so nervous.  Then at our first stop (12 miles) I clicked out of the right side and didn't the left and of course I tried to stop and yes I took a tumble.  Scratched up my left knee and blood was running down my leg.  Everyone around was so supportive saying "we have all done it" and one guy was so nice and gave me something to clean it all off with as he said "those who fall always get entertainment points"!  Well, I scored one for the team!  Can't wait to show my kids tomorrow in class.  OK...so now you see why I don't like the new shoes.  I also don't feel like I can stop anytime and rest...I feel like I really have to plan and forget about stopping on a hill!  The wind was terrible blowing either into our face or better yet from the side.  Didn't help with all the big trucks pulling their horse trailers going 100+ as they passed us.  New shoes, unfamiliar roads, lots of people and hills.  What a day!  I came home took a long hot bath and 2 Aleve.  I am exhausted.  Wonder how I am going to do in April when I have to get up the next day and repeat a long ride!  For now....I'm going to bed!

My first pre-ride on Sunday

We are doing our first pre-ride tomorrow morning.  We haven't decided if we're doing the 45 or the 65 mile ride yet.  Guess we will see in the morning.  Keep tuned to FB and this blog to find out how we did!

February 5, 2011 - MADE MY FUNDRAISING GOAL !!!

WOO HOO!  I just made it to 100% of my fundraising goal!  Thanks to all my friends who have made this possible!  Next year I'm going to start even earlier raising money!  If you  haven't donated please do....just because I've made my goal doesn't mean MS can't use more money for research!  I'm doing this for Gwen, Franka and Vickie!  I bet you all know somebody that has been affected by this disease too! 

February 2, 2011

Happy 100th day of school!  We had a super day today...special snack and fun 100 day activities!  Now...just waiting for it to snow.  Yes, that's right...here in The Woodlands, TX!  Of course, I shouldn't hold my breath!  I can't believe I'm actually missing not being able to cycle!  I know it's cold outside but I could be cycling on my trainer and watching Criminal Minds...but still at Bike Lane for the tune-up.  Hoping the weather changes by Sunday morning so we can do our 65 mile ride! 

February 1, 2011

I've sent out over 130+ emails asking for support.  Today, Kenzie, (a former Kindergartener of mine) stopped by my room and handed me a zip-lock bag with some change in it!  After hearing her mom talk about it this morning at breakfast and that they would donate to my ride - she headed upstairs and got some of her own money!  She brought it downstairs and asked mom for a bag to put it in!  If you could have seen Kenzie's face when she handed me her little bag!  It melted my heart.  I am so lucky to have Kenzie in my life! 

January 31, 2011

Took all of our bikes to Bike Lane Saturday afternoon to get a tune-up!  Who knew a bike needed a tune-up?  Anyway, while it's there it will be "certified safe" to ride in the MS150.  Wonder if they can "certify rider is safe" to ride!  hahaha  While I was there I bought some clip-on shoes.  I am terrified to wear them!  What if I forget and don't snap out before I stop...especially in the middle of a busy intersection?  Should be fun riding the next few times.  I'll get my bike back this Friday just in time to do a 65 mile pre-ride on Super Bowl Sunday!