Day 81: 22.0 miles/1:15 ”Hope is the last defense against quitting; when hope is lost everything else is too.” This probably serves as the least inspirational quote in one of my posts. When he was dying of cancer, former basketball coach Jimmy Valvano used to say “don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” In the […]
Day 80: 18.3 miles/1:06 ”Enjoy the journey, not just the destination.” The past few weeks I have been so focused on the countdown to the one-hundredth ride, that I have not really been celebrating the accomplishments of the day. I have been having difficulty writing, my body has been very sore, and I am eagerly […]
Day 79: 24.9 miles/1:24 ”Your commitment exerts a great deal of force — don’t let it run over innocent or unknowing bystanders.” Yesterday I wrote about my experience and concerns that Brandon had a setback. After an extended conversation and a little introspection, I discovered that I over reacted to the situation. This experience brought […]
Day 78: 28.9 miles/1:35 “Remember what is important and don’t let anything distract or interrupt you away from that.” Before reading this post, I would encourage you to read this post first: Remember What is Important (Part 1) Unfortunately, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before Brandon had another setback. This […]
Day 77: 22.7 miles/1:17 Today’s insights are actually a day late. However, I have a spot of the blog calendar so this is where these thoughts are going to go. I had a great ride this morning. In terms of pace, it was one of the best rides I have had in a while. Considering […]
