I just received a very generous donation from donors who wish to remain anonymous at this point. I received the donations from one person and have asked that they all be thanked from me personally.
The donation of $527 will be added within the next 24-48 hours to the total, which puts us close to $1,500 in total contributions. This makes me feel like the training is starting to pay off and that I can make a significant contribution to an organization that is doing more for those with MS, so it gives me a comfort level that positive changes will come sooner rather than later. Thank you, once again to all of you who have supported me and this drive to "Finish MS."
To donate to finish MS: http://www.biketofinishms.com/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=304333&supid=259559506
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ride from Angel Stadium
Amazing ride yesterday. 81 miles of sun, perfect temperatures, scenery and biking for five hours.
I started off at the Solana Beach train station and rode with four others who were all about the same skill level as I am from Angel Stadium in Anaheim back to Solana Beach. It really made the ride much easier knowing that they had done this ride before so I wouldn't have to rely too much on my bike computer.
Here's the route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/13705046
Probably not far from the route I posted the day before last. I think we went just a bit further when we turned off for the rest spots.
I stayed in a comfort level that enabled me to finish without any issues whatsoever. I really held back the dogs from getting loose a couple of times, but really no large competitive groups to speak of the entire ride. The group I was riding with was great.
I will attempt the hills in Carlsbad that are the final 20-25 miles of the 106 miles on the MS ride next Saturday or Sunday at the latest and throw in a couple beach runs in this week.
I wanted to thank all of those who have donated thus far to the MS ride. We have almost reached $1,000 with less than three weeks left. My goal is still $2,500 and am shooting high with this goal, but that's the way goals should be set. Again, thank you for your support with donations of $$ and your time if you are planning on riding solo, with a team or as a virtual rider. Every bit of your support makes a difference.
To donate to finish MS: http://www.biketofinishms.com/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=304333&supid=259559506
I started off at the Solana Beach train station and rode with four others who were all about the same skill level as I am from Angel Stadium in Anaheim back to Solana Beach. It really made the ride much easier knowing that they had done this ride before so I wouldn't have to rely too much on my bike computer.
Here's the route: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/13705046
Probably not far from the route I posted the day before last. I think we went just a bit further when we turned off for the rest spots.
I stayed in a comfort level that enabled me to finish without any issues whatsoever. I really held back the dogs from getting loose a couple of times, but really no large competitive groups to speak of the entire ride. The group I was riding with was great.
I will attempt the hills in Carlsbad that are the final 20-25 miles of the 106 miles on the MS ride next Saturday or Sunday at the latest and throw in a couple beach runs in this week.
I wanted to thank all of those who have donated thus far to the MS ride. We have almost reached $1,000 with less than three weeks left. My goal is still $2,500 and am shooting high with this goal, but that's the way goals should be set. Again, thank you for your support with donations of $$ and your time if you are planning on riding solo, with a team or as a virtual rider. Every bit of your support makes a difference.
To donate to finish MS: http://www.biketofinishms.com/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=304333&supid=259559506
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