Cycling and Exercise Update
Just thought I’d give y’all an update after my misery-filled post from Sunday. After my not-so-stunning ride on Sunday, I have jumped back into gear. For real. On Monday I rode around the neighborhood...
View ArticleMy first cycling flat tire
Yesterday I had my first bicycle flat tire. I am so thankful I was cycling with a friend… and that my friend took it all in stride. I was cruising along, having a pretty good ride. But then we turned...
View ArticlePlease pray for me today
Today I’m off on another big training ride in preparation for the BP MS 150, a two-day, 180 bicycle ride to combat Multiple Sclerosis. I have not trained as much as I should have this year. Life has...
View ArticleThank you for your prayers!
Thank you so much to each of you who prayed for me today. And I was blown away when I saw all the retweets on Twitter about prayers and my ride… Thank you! I intended to ride 68 miles, but ended up...
View ArticleMS 150 Cycling Training Plan
As some of you may know, in 2008 I trained for my first MS 150, which here in Houston, is actually two-day 180 mile bike ride. Before training for the MS 150, I was in moderate shape, but didn’t really...
View ArticleThe MS 150 is coming…
Here’s a little video of me singing… So what did you think of my little song? I recorded that video about a week and a half ago while training in the hills. The MS 150 is this weekend and I haven’t...
View ArticleI’m cycling 95 miles today
Today I am cycling 95 miles as the first day of the Houston to Austin MS 150. Tomorrow I’ll cycle another 80. Please consider praying for all of the riders today and tomorrow, asking for strength,...
View ArticlePlease consider supporting me as I bike against Multiple Sclerosis
It’s not often I ask for monetary support from my readers. But Multiple Sclerosis is still taking its toll on too many and MS 150 season is upon us. I am always amazed at those of you who contribute...
View ArticleThe 2013 MS 150 bike ride– my best ride yet!
A joyful finish… After 6 years, we finally took a pic with the Capitol in the background. :) That’s my husband whose face I am blocking with my bike. (oops!!) The cute kid is Steven and Ami’s son,...
View ArticleKnee Arthoscopy & Recovery
It’s been nearly one week since I had knee surgery. The recovery has been much slower than I anticipated. That could be because I missed a few sentences that explained how long recovery would take in...
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