For those of you that don't know, I've signed up for the BP MS150. This is a really cool event in April that consists of a 2 day bike ride (180 miles!) from Houston to Austin, TX. Last year, some 12,000 people rode and raised more than $16 million for multiple sclerosis awareness and research. It’s a really amazing event, and something I’m really proud to finally be a part of. It’ll be a physical accomplishment for me, but also has the potential to really impact others. Pretty cool.
I joined the Schlumberger Cycling Club, and our first training ride was last Saturday. I was beyond excited, talked John into renting a road bike for the day and riding with me, and was already thinking about my blog post.
So how was the ride? I have no idea. I also came down with a fever on Friday evening. 101.1 degF... I get colds and headaches all the time. But. I. Do. Not. Get. Sick. Sick. I just don’t. It’s been a decade since my last fever, and this one knocked me flat. I missed the ride. I missed happy hour. I missed the Cotton Bowl. I missed our plans Friday night. I didn’t even make it off the couch and downstairs until Monday. And then I missed work Monday. (Ok, the last one was more of a perk than a pitfall, but still.)
I was awake for the ride, but I spent it right here… Cuddled up with my sweet kitty, blankets, water, Nyquil, and plenty of Kleenex (or TP before John made it back to the store). At least I have a fantastic husband to tend to my every need, and kitties and a Daisy to love and cuddle me despite my snotty grossness.
(Just for the record… I will work much harder to solicit donations after I have completed at least one training ride, but just in case you're feeling generous... Please see my donations page here: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=8932213&pg=personal&fr_id=15941&et=ocTOAWG7EZaUfYDF-lVSEA..&s_tafId=183073)
Stay Healthy,
Linds
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