Thursday, January 22, 2009

BP-MS150 Houston to Austin

Last April a couple of my fraternity brothers rode their bikes in the BP-MS150. Almost immediately after they finished they called me and asked if I would ride with them in the 2009 edition. So, registration opened in January and promptly filled to capacity (13,000 riders) in 12 hours. I was one of the lucky ones and was registered. I am really excited to be able to spend time with my buddies because we live across the country from each other. I have to admit that I don't know much about MS, although since registering I have learned a bit about it. For some reason MS is a lot more prevalent in the Rocky Mountain region (where I live) and I have several friends that are affected by this terrible disease. All of my friends are able to somewhat control the effects of their MS, but none-the-less their lives are affected.


The ride, it's a two day ride from Houston to Austin with 13,000 friends. There are options along the ride that can increase or decrease you total trip mileage. I have been told that riding though the stare park in La Grange is really run. This is the route we intend to take. Although, my back-side will be sore at the end of 2 days and 180 miles, it's a GREAT cause with GREAT people.


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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Ode to My Trainer


Dust off, Hook up, Pedal, Pedal, Pedal
What movie am I going to watch?
No little girl this is not a toy, and
No Murphy (my dog) we are not going outside for a ride or run
Sweat, drip, drip, drip
Starting to sweat a bit more, puddles forming
I have seen this movie 25 times!!!
Hey, look, it's starting to snow…….again
Pedal, pedal, pedal
Sweat, sweat, sweat
Up, down, up, down,
faster...Faster!...FASTER!!!
Damn, my legs are sterting to hurt
Crap, I am out of water!
Honey, I'll be done in 15 minutes
Can you bring me some more water?
Oh how I love to hate my trainer!