Wow - you can't complain about being a tri-stud today! The weather was perfect, so I headed out on a long ride (60) and ended up on part of the TNT course (Haines Point). Did a bunch of loops and enjoyed the thrill of being passed by a pack of massively fast bikers several times. Who are those guys! Finished off with a nice run along the Potomac...how great is that.
The sun was out, there was a cool breeze (a wind if riding into it!) and people just seemed glad to be outside.
It hit me while riding what a wonderful thing it is to be fit, to be able to enjoy a brisk ride or run or even a swim in the Potomac. Some of us are blessed with those abilities, and even though we work hard to hone them, they are still a gift - and that is why those who can should work for those who cannot.
I hope that my fundraising for the Dana Faber Cancer Research goes well this fall...and that in some way all of our efforts at the TNT can inspire those who are sick to fight the good fight and keep plugging away at getting better. It is hard, I can tell, to keep fighting when the news isn't always good. I see that everyday. Still, as in all things, the effort can be its own prize if done with spirit, with courage, and with joy. Maybe someday we can beat this cancer thing altogether - but I am inspired by those who beat it a little bit every single day.
Pray hard, train hard, and let us make TNT 2008 the best race ever!
J
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