Since the last few days have been consumed by schoolwork and lack of sunlight (due to hours at work and school), I was determined to get up bright and early and end my first week of training on a good note. I met up with the "C" level Group of the Seminole Cyclists (they ride every Saturday morning at 7:30 A.M.) in attempts to make up for Days 4-6. Today was perfect for riding. It was so beautiful! There was no fog, the sun was shining and it was in the 60's.
The one thing I really enjoy about riding with a group of people is that I find I push myself even more to be a better, faster rider. I am able to work through the long distance because of the support system the other riders provide. I look forward to riding with the Seminole Cyclists, as well as other groups, in the future.
After my ride, I attended an information meeting for Team In Training and the100-mile riding event that will take place in Asheville, North Carolina in June. The organization raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and helps train and support individuals for the events. For those who know me, I thoroughly enjoy community service and any event that raises money for good causes. I wish I had a lot more time and money to enter every fund-raising and/or riding event, but I am limited on both. As much as I would love to participate in this wonderful opportunity, I have decided that it is best to keep my focus on one big event, Hershey's Tour De Pink.
So to continue on the days events, I ended up at Panera Bread next to the Seminole Bike Trail off of Lake Mary BLVD. where some wonderful people had set up a tent and bicycle trainers in efforts to support the Tour De Cure (Donations to go towards the American Diabetes Association). I had recognized the woman collecting donations and selling raffle tickets and turns out she helped teach me about riding on my very first Saturday ride with the Seminole Cyclists. Her name is Judi and she has participated in the Hershey's Tour De Pink before so I am very ecstatic to have someone to go to with questions! After speaking with Judi, I am even thinking about participating in the Tour De Cure ride in February. Diabetes is the one thing that hits close to home and to support my mom I think this would be a wonderful thing to partake in. I will let everyone know.
Well that about covers the biking adventures for the day....more to come tomorrow. Here are today's stats:
Time: 1:54:00
Distance (Miles): 29.14
Average Speed: 15.2
Maximum Speed: 20.1
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