Monthly Archives: May 2012

Summertime! Bits and pieces

Summer has arrived.  Not quite officially, but it’s here.  Over Memorial Day weekend it was close to 100 degrees in my part of Alabama.  Summer classes began today and Bama Bound groups started showing up last week.  It is summer. … Continue reading

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Guest post: How Does Good Nutrition Help Fight Cancer?

Since I began this blog I have been contacted by a few people about products or posting.  Earlier this week Jillian McKee contacted me to inquire about being a guest blogger. I had not had a guest post before but … Continue reading

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Ride of Silence 2012

Tonight was the Ride of Silence, not only in Tuscaloosa, but around the world. This is the fourth year that the ride has taken place in Tuscaloosa.  The Ride of Silence is a silent procession to honor cyclists who have … Continue reading

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A beautiful day to ride: Tour de Cure 2012

The rain held off yesterday until shortly after the final Century riders came across the finish line for Tour de Cure. It turned out to be a fairly nice day to ride, despite some wind in both directions. (That always … Continue reading

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Greatness and Happiness?

It’s Saturday night now. I wrote this last night and I hope it makes sense. The article was interesting and I thought it was worth sharing. Today was Tour de Cure – it was a great day. I will write … Continue reading

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Race Schedule, Summer 2012

Over the past week or so I have been setting up my race schedule for the rest of the year.  Some of the races on my schedule are deferrals from last year after my injuries but I have also added … Continue reading

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Tackling Diabetes: ADA VIP Lunch

Today I attended the American Diabetes Association VIP lunch honoring Red Riders and recognizing Champions for Diabetes. Red Riders are the people who ride with diabetes. Champions have raised at least $500.  I am in the Champion category having raised … Continue reading

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Balance: Getting back on the bike

My next goal is to get back on my road  bike. Today I went to Velo City and Mark put my clip pedals back on the bike for me. Prior to surgery I had gotten used to these pedals and … Continue reading

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