Making it Official

Okay, I've delayed posting this, but I'm making it official.  I was drawn for the 2015 IBR and am planning on running the rally (lord willin' and the creek don't rise).

So, I'm going to add a bit here and there to this blog.  I'll chronicle my preparation for the ride and give some insight into what I've experienced.  For those that have been following along in the past, you know I value the input and truly appreciate the well wishes.  As with so many endurance sports, a good bit of this is mental.

Up until May of this year, I have not run any rallys since the 2011 IBR ... so, I'm both a good bit out of shape (I've been running, but back issues have gotten significant) and, amazingly, technology has changed in the past three years.



Next weekend I do something I've wanted to do for a number of years to enhance my skills.  Thanks to a riding friend (yeah, that's you Scott) I have a bike (BMW x-challenge) to ride during Morton's Off-Road Training (http://ow.ly/y35qd ).  Finally after years of "opps, Garmin, why am I going down this abandoned logging track on my RT?" kind of moments, I hope to gain a few skills in the dirt.



So, more later and thanks for the support - LOVE hearing from you all!

Cheers,
Kirsten

Many hands... Not many bikes!

Many hands make for lighter work, but Paul is riding many bikes to help make a difference.  Want to be a hand to help with the work?  Check out his amazing... crazy... courageous story!

Long haul Paul's link

One man with MS riding many bikes, many miles, working to make a difference!  Join the journey - hope to see you in NH tomorrow to cheer Paul.

Looking into the Water - Reflections

A number of things have happened in the last year that make one stop, or at least slow down, and look into the reflective pool of time.  It's time for me to reflect and share thoughts of rides... the being and doing of long-distance rides.

It's been a while, but I'm going to endeavor to share some of my thoughts and yes, pull back the curtain a bit on one rider's thoughts on the "why" behind pushing ourselves so hard.

Please join me on this journey.