So, I'm a little late in wishing myself a happy birthday on my blog! Had a great day on Friday and a wonderful weekend!
Friday Mary Beth took me out to lunch and that evening I went to Dan and Maria's house and Maria, Lisa and I hung out, played Wii and we all had birthday cake. Yes, I made a wish! I got phone calls and facebook messages...it was really nice!
Saturday I got to spin and my gym friends decorated my bike and bought me a Vera Bradley bag full of goodies. They took me out to breakfast afterwards as well. I spent the rest of the day passed out until Kara wanted to go to dinner. We ran into Dan and Maria at dinner :)
Yesterday was the Tour de Cure. It was a horrible day weatherwise, pouring rain, thunder, cold, yuck! I went up and rode 10 miles and had a blast! I cruised through the ride and just enjoyed the scenery and thinking of my mom. Thank you all you supported me with donations and/or encouragement! It means a lot to me!!!
So, I'm trying to not to freak out about the move. I've got so much to do...and I start 3 weeks from today!!! Crazy, but exciting at the same time!!!
Showing posts with label Tour de Cure. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tour de Cure. Show all posts
Monday, June 7, 2010
Monday, June 8, 2009
The Ride of My Life
Yesterday was the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure. New route this year, new location and new outlook. I had a slight mishap at the starting line, got nudged by a volunteer with one of my feet locked in and feel over. Couple of cuts and bruises but I cleaned up the blood and rode on.
It was an AMAZING ride. Weather was perfect, beautiful rolling hills in spots, awesome downhills, killer uphills, fantastic shade, nice breeze, you get the point. At the end, a 1 mile sprint to the finish line on the verge of tears of pride and joy (I know she was riding with me all along and I really felt her presence at the end). A couple of friends came up to watch me finish and Dad and Mary drove up for the afternoon. It was just fantastic!
Mind you, I'm completely exhausted, but not sore. The 6 months of spinning definitely helped. The support I have received for this over the years means the world to me. I had rider number 46 which means out of all of the riders last year, I was the 46th highest fundraiser. Woo hoo! Go me!!! If you haven't donated for this year's ride and want to, please let me know because fundraising doesn't end until the end of the month. The money isn't important, its all of the support and caring that people have showed me that means the most. Although the money does go to a good cause and hopefully will help cure this horrible disease.
It was an AMAZING ride. Weather was perfect, beautiful rolling hills in spots, awesome downhills, killer uphills, fantastic shade, nice breeze, you get the point. At the end, a 1 mile sprint to the finish line on the verge of tears of pride and joy (I know she was riding with me all along and I really felt her presence at the end). A couple of friends came up to watch me finish and Dad and Mary drove up for the afternoon. It was just fantastic!
Mind you, I'm completely exhausted, but not sore. The 6 months of spinning definitely helped. The support I have received for this over the years means the world to me. I had rider number 46 which means out of all of the riders last year, I was the 46th highest fundraiser. Woo hoo! Go me!!! If you haven't donated for this year's ride and want to, please let me know because fundraising doesn't end until the end of the month. The money isn't important, its all of the support and caring that people have showed me that means the most. Although the money does go to a good cause and hopefully will help cure this horrible disease.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
In Training
Its official, I'm in training for this year's Tour de Cure. I'm really excited about the ride this year because its a new location (Saratoga Springs vs. Stillwater) and I'm trying to join a team at my gym.
For those who don't know about the ride, its sponsored by the American Diabetes Association and is a ride, not a race. Its an awesome atmosphere and I have enjoyed riding and raising money since 2006.
So why do we ride? To raise money to hopefully find a cure for this horrible disease and to support those whose lives have been changed by diabetes.
So why do I ride? To honor my mom. Need I say more?
I would love it if you would consider sponsoring me. No pressure and no minimum amount. Its truly the thought that you would support me and my mom that matters to me. Check out my website... http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC051598030?px=2836172&pg=personal&fr_id=5570
I hope that link works. If not, let me know and I'll post directions on how to sponsor me. Thanks!!!
For those who don't know about the ride, its sponsored by the American Diabetes Association and is a ride, not a race. Its an awesome atmosphere and I have enjoyed riding and raising money since 2006.
So why do we ride? To raise money to hopefully find a cure for this horrible disease and to support those whose lives have been changed by diabetes.
So why do I ride? To honor my mom. Need I say more?
I would love it if you would consider sponsoring me. No pressure and no minimum amount. Its truly the thought that you would support me and my mom that matters to me. Check out my website... http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC051598030?px=2836172&pg=personal&fr_id=5570
I hope that link works. If not, let me know and I'll post directions on how to sponsor me. Thanks!!!
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