The cycling training has really taken off. This past weekend we rode up in Woodland (that area off of 280 where the reservoir is just before you turn off to go to Half Moon Bay.) It was really windy and we worked on drafting. It was pretty fun. The coach has divided us into groups based on our speed. He put me in the “Fast” group – which sounds impressive but really the groups are “Fast”, “Faster” & “Fastest” – so it is a really nice way of saying that I am in the slow group. Lol. But I am ok with that. It isn’t a race and kind of like the Tortuous and the Hare, we will get to the finish line. The best part though is that I am feeling stronger and rides that would have wiped me out a few weeks ago are easy now. We officially finished our workshop type trainings so now I think we start focusing on distance and endurance. It should be interesting!
In our honoree news, one of our honorees has been really sick lately. He went into the hospital recently and was diagnosed with a more advanced form of Leukemia. He was given 3 options: 1) Go home with pain meds and have about 3 months, 2) mild Chemo and have about 6 months, 3) aggressive Chemo and have about 12 months. He chose option 3. He came home from the hospital for the weekend to have one last Father’s day with his family. The up side is that he has reconciled with his adult daughter who hasn’t spoken to him in 5 years. I don’t know where he is spiritually so he and his family need lots of prayer. It is strange being in a group of people who are fighting for their lives and the lives of others with out a faith or belief in the Great Physician! I am hoping to bring His love and hope to these people. They need that more than a cure.
In fundraising news - Several friends donated this past week and got me up to $350! YAY! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!I have some cash donations too which I am hoping to double with corporate matching programs. If everything comes together that I have floating around out there I should have close to $1000! That is totally awesome! I have a car wash this weekend that I am doing with my friend Kate. We are washing cars at Sports Basement in San Jose on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! If you need a car wash stop on by! If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for me that would be awesome! Some things I am working on now are Wine Tasting Parties, Murder Mystery Nights and of course a Fondue Party.
That's the latest! I am sure I will have more tales to tell after my hill repeats on Tuesday. YIKES! If last week was the warm up, what will this week be? HELP!!! :)
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