Okay, so my first training day back from being sick was pretty good! I'm still sick, but my energy is back. I missed Saturday's run, as I was still sick in bed. So today, Sunday, I rejoined my team bright and early at Frenchman's Bar Park, in Vancouver. Armed with a handkercheif, a pocket full of Kleenex, plenty of water and Gatorade and all my rain gear, I was more than ready to hop on my new bike, Louise for our maiden voyage!
We had a bike handling clinic, where we learned to properly countersteer into a turn and especially how we are going to have to handle our 8 u-turns at the race. Interestingly enough, I've been doing these things backwards all these years. You have better braking and more control during a stop when you use your front brake. Well, we only had one spill... and that was pretty harmless. Way to go, George... you are a rock star!
The ride itself was about 11 miles and flippin' wet! Ah, the joys of training in the great northwest! It was AWESOME to ride my new bike!! I'm so excited! It fits me perfectly. And it makes me fast. hehehehe! It was a great ride and yet another great time with our team.
Today we got into a conversation about how, as we talk to more and more people about our Team in Training mission, we find out just how many peolple's lives have been touched by blood cancers. It's staggering. With all of us working together to fund research and family support, I believe we can see the end of this and other cancers. Thank you all for being a part of that dream!
GO TEAM!!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
My First week of Training with the Team!!
I can't believe it has only been one week since I committed to take on the challenge and priviledge of participating with Team in Training! It has been such a full week!
Our first team training was on Saturday May 17th. It was a gorgeous day for a bike ride. We met bright and early at Sauvie Island for a 12 mile bike ride and to get to knwo our team a little better. It was FANTASTIC! We all survived and rode back into the elementary school parking lot where we started to the sounds and sights of our new teammates cheering. What a feeling! I'm so excited to be part of a team like this!
The very next day, we met up bright and early for a run and form clinic at Duniway park. It was pretty darned warm, but we all still managed to learn alot and have a great time! We have such supportive coaches and mentors. And my fellow teammates are a huge source of support. This is the start of a beautiful partnership!
For now, I'm a little under the weather. I'm learning about my body and specifically, that I need to get my rest and hydration.
Sniff..sniff..hachoo!
Until next time!
GO TEAM!!!
Our first team training was on Saturday May 17th. It was a gorgeous day for a bike ride. We met bright and early at Sauvie Island for a 12 mile bike ride and to get to knwo our team a little better. It was FANTASTIC! We all survived and rode back into the elementary school parking lot where we started to the sounds and sights of our new teammates cheering. What a feeling! I'm so excited to be part of a team like this!
The very next day, we met up bright and early for a run and form clinic at Duniway park. It was pretty darned warm, but we all still managed to learn alot and have a great time! We have such supportive coaches and mentors. And my fellow teammates are a huge source of support. This is the start of a beautiful partnership!
For now, I'm a little under the weather. I'm learning about my body and specifically, that I need to get my rest and hydration.
Sniff..sniff..hachoo!
Until next time!
GO TEAM!!!
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