Yesterday I rode the Clarksville Labor Day Classic and completed the metric distance...62 miles. Cycle time 4:05, total ride time 4:41. That's an average of 15 mph for over 4 hours. I feel I have accomplished the largest athletic feat of my life, and I have many more weeks of longer rides to go. Weariness overcame me yesterday, and I slept most all day. Soreness has plagued by body today, but I am confident that I will recover. Rich and I are scheduled to hit the gym this evening; we have scheduled our lifting around my riding schedule. This week is our first go at it. I'll let you know how it works out.
Thanks again to all who have given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on my behalf. My mother is feeling quite well. She is back at school and teaching, which is her great passion. She has had an ECHO of her heart, which revealed no current injury to her heart, which her chemo can cause. She has had other tests done, but we are awaiting results.
Please continue praying, the Lord is definitely listening!!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
When you just don't have it.
Today was the HOT (heart of Tennessee) 100. The plan was for me to ride 66 miles, but by the first rest stop it was apparent that I just didn't have the energy and stamina to complete a 66 mile ride. So, after discussion with my coaches, Kat and Roger, I opted to take the 33 mile leg instead. By the time I finished (2:25 ride time) it was difficult to walk and I was absolutely exhausted. I think there were 2 reasons for my lack of energy.
1. I only rode twice since my 51+miler 2 weeks ago. 30min of hill sprints, and 60min of the greenway. Not enough to prep me for 66 miles.
2. I spent the last 2 days in Atlanta helping to take care of the precious triplets my best friend, Ginny, gave birth to 3 months ago. Yes, I haven't been down there since they were born. WOW! What a life. They have their hands full, but Maggie, Evie, and Josh are so sweet. They make the work so enjoyable. It was so enjoyable to spend time with the babies. We also got to have dinner just the two of us; we sat outside, enjoyed the beautiful weather and caught up on life. It was great, and definitely worth the trip!! Visit their blog at: http://www.rajandginny.com/blog/.
Next weekend I will give the 60+ mile distance another try at the Clarksville 62 Mile Labor Day Classic.
I'll keep you updated. Please consider contributing to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I am riding to raise money and awareness about blood cancers like my mother was diagnosed with this year. Click on the photo of mom and I to learn how to contribute. THANKS and God bless.
1. I only rode twice since my 51+miler 2 weeks ago. 30min of hill sprints, and 60min of the greenway. Not enough to prep me for 66 miles.
2. I spent the last 2 days in Atlanta helping to take care of the precious triplets my best friend, Ginny, gave birth to 3 months ago. Yes, I haven't been down there since they were born. WOW! What a life. They have their hands full, but Maggie, Evie, and Josh are so sweet. They make the work so enjoyable. It was so enjoyable to spend time with the babies. We also got to have dinner just the two of us; we sat outside, enjoyed the beautiful weather and caught up on life. It was great, and definitely worth the trip!! Visit their blog at: http://www.rajandginny.com/blog/.
Next weekend I will give the 60+ mile distance another try at the Clarksville 62 Mile Labor Day Classic.
I'll keep you updated. Please consider contributing to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I am riding to raise money and awareness about blood cancers like my mother was diagnosed with this year. Click on the photo of mom and I to learn how to contribute. THANKS and God bless.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
SEE
I'm taking the SEE (self-evaluation exam) today. It's a computerized exam given to all student nurse anesthetists across the nation as they complete their first year. I think it's mostly so the schools can see how their students rank, since it has no bearing on my certification later on. MTSA (my school) has decided, however, to award 7 points on our comprehensive exam (I take it on Sunday) if we score higher than the national average. Some incentive, granted, but since I'm so stressed over Comps this only adds to it and it's hard to get too excited and motivated for this one. Oh well. Prayers please, I'll need em.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
51.2
So I'm not very creative with my titles and my posts are mostly about riding, oh well. It's as much a diary for me as a report for you. I rode 51.2 miles today (3:52 cycle time; 4:45 total ride time), and here's the crazy thing...it wasn't as bad as I expected!! It seems that with each successively longer ride I get tired about 8-10 miles before the end which means I'm now getting tired at the 43ish mile distance I did last week during which I got tired about the 35ish mile mark. I don't exactly understand it, and I wonder if I'd just not get tired if I rode 51 miles again. Who knows. Yeah me for 51+ miles!!!
Please cheer me on from time to time, even if I can't hear you. It's these little cheers I like to conjure up in my head when I'm dying 7 miles before the finish. "You can do it. Be strong. This is nothing compared to chemo. Just imagine how much easier it gets each time. It's not really THAT hot." Things like that. Thanks.
Please cheer me on from time to time, even if I can't hear you. It's these little cheers I like to conjure up in my head when I'm dying 7 miles before the finish. "You can do it. Be strong. This is nothing compared to chemo. Just imagine how much easier it gets each time. It's not really THAT hot." Things like that. Thanks.
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