In March 2012, I started training with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training (TNT) program to participate in a 100 mile century ride around Lake Tahoe, NV on June 3rd. In order to ride with TNT, I would have to do my part and raise money - 75% of the funds for research and to help cover the cost of the trip. Goal: $3,900. Right now, I have a little over $300 left to raise, with the funds being due on May 18th. God is so amazing - I mean, I've raised money to go to Costa Rica twice, but I have never raised this much money. Thank you to all my friends who have supported me in this challenge.
My very first ride (3.10.12) with the team was 24 miles - I really thought I was going to die. I could hardly make it up those "hills." Today, as I look back over the added miles each week, it's hard, yet exciting that I have come so far in such a short time of training. I've had to cut back on my mileage/training a little due to my hands going numb while cycling - so instead of doing the 100 mile, I will be participating in the 78 mile - still quite an accomplishment. I try not to think of it very much, because they have mountains & my area (Wichita, Kansas) is relativity flat; we do have the wind to contend with, still, I'm a bit intimidated about those mountains.
It's hard to believe that in 3 short weeks, I will be there - I am scared, intimidated, queasy; yet excited.
"I will not quit, because He will not quit on me!"
