Changing Gears

So far this year I'm about 50% the way towards my goal.  You can read my goals here!

• 5K PR - check!  (read it here)
• 2 Half Marathons - check! (read it here)
• Coordinated a successful Celebrate Fitness - check!

The other goals I had were predominately triathlon focused and I'll be honest, I'm probably not going to accomplish those.  A HUGE issue I'm having in that realm is pool access that also has child care.  My only real option is the YMCA down the street and I just can't justify $80 a month for the family membership when I'm only paying $20 for a fully equipped gym with good childcare.  I'm cheap I guess!  I will get back into triathlon next year!

As for the rest of my racing schedule, I'm kind of in a lull till October when I'll be doing a 5K and two halfs back to back, St. Louis on October 19th then Los Angeles on October 26th.  I've never done two halfs back to back this way so I'm looking forward to giving it a try

But until then I was really planning taking it easy you know, running without any real goal with the exception of working on my speed.  BUT...turns out someone/something needs me.  Bike MS is a 2 day ride benefiting MS research and support programs.  The goal is to rid the world of MS.

 

I'm not super comfortable on a bike for long periods of time so this is going to be a challenge for me.  My goal is to do 80 miles (40 on Saturday and 40 on Sunday) others will be riding as much as 200 over the course of September 6th and 7th in Columbia, MO.

My financial goal is to raise $1,000...right now I have raised about $630.  If you want to donate to the ride, you can do so here..every little bit helps! Donate here!

Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone to help a charity or group?  Have you ever done a ride like this? What advice do you have for me? Lay it on me!

If you have a minute, could you head over and vote for me for the Refuel with Chocolate Milk contest? Vote daily here!