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| Event Day - Before the 100 Miles |
We started the weekend with a little shakedown ride on Friday afternoon. It was a little windy but the sun was out so it seemed we were in for a nice weekend. Friday night was the inspiration dinner where we heard from a cancer survivor who was tearfully thanking us for everything we were doing. She was near death and doctors tried everything to save her. Her last hope was a bone marrow transplant. The process is just so grueling that I'll spare the details. It always amazes me when a cancer survivor who has gone through so much takes the time to thank us for what we are doing! They are the true heroes for taking the time to share their story with us...yes, it is very inspiring to say the least!
Ok, so Friday evening was about getting everything ready for the next morning and then getting a good nights sleep! It never happens though! I still get excited before a big ride so it was tough for me to get to sleep, but that's ok...if anything, adrenaline will get me through! :) I ended up getting about 5 hours of sleep on Friday evening. Better than some of the first time participants. One participant told me that she pretty much saw every hour on her clock throughout the night! She still did fine!
The team met at around 6am and our goal was to get on the road at 6:15am. Well, you know how that goes. But, we did get out shortly after our goal...right around 6:30am! It was a gorgeous day...check out the pictures that I took (see link below) of the fabulous views!
We were all warned about Foxen Canyon a nice little climb that got pretty steep...the kicker was that it came at around mile 85! But we were ready for it..we took it on and rode like champs! It really was another perfect day of riding...I feel so fortunate to be able to ride the way I do, both mentally and physically. It is a "high" for me to help the newer participants accomplish this huge accomplishment. And I do feel very lucky that I have the amount of support that I do from my family and friends!
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| Having Fun! |
While riding, I definitely thought about all the donors who were so generous with not only their wallets, but with their support towards Laarni and I! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I got a ton of pictures during the event and during the after party! I hope it makes you feel like you all were right there with us since this journey could not be accomplished without all the great support from our family and friends! Enjoy the pictures and stay tuned for more reports from Laarni as her triathlon event is coming up in a couple of weeks! GO TEAM!!
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| Event Day - After the 100 Miles...All Smiles!! |
