My brother wins for the best Cherry Advice. I received this in my e-mail this morning ~
Do the 48. You know why.
If you want a challenge, try limiting yourself to one drink and 15 minutes in the hot tub!
Ron
He knows me too well :D
The majority says do the 48. I think Jen said it best - "Training plans are there for a reason. To keep you from doing too much too soon."
I have one main objective this Spring...and it it to get to Pac Crest in one piece, uninjured, and in good racing shape. I trust Coach Glen to get me there so I should follow his schedule. I am doing all this training and racing to raise awareness and funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and that has to remain my priority.
Kate summed it up "The bragging rights would be fun, but probably sticking to your plan is what's going to make you a better stronger rider who kicks butt on that 60 mile ride next year instead of chasing behind this year." Booyah!
So, I'm going into this weekend with the 40/6 brick as my priority and Sunday's ride as some fun with friends. I will let you know what happens. I can almost guarantee that I won't be taking my brother up on his challenge :P
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And yes your brother poses the GREATEST challenge-that is what brothers are for, good reality checks! You will do great on whatever ride you do. Just train smart and noo bonking!
Good Call Girlfriend!
With the amount of climbing involved with the 48, it will feel like 60 on the legs, so its a win/win for you
Nice use of "BOOYAH"!
Your brother's challenge is one NOT to be met! :) Have fun!
I think doing the 48 miler is smartest, the last thing you want is an injury or burnout to slow you down. Can’t wait for Pac-crest, are you staying somewhere in Sunriver?
Oh what's another 12 miles? Just kidding! I'm with your bro and everyone else especially with the unknown of the extra curricular activities the eve of the event. Play it safe.
Beth,
The last few years we've combined Pac Crest with our annual family Sunriver trip. We get a couple of houses and my in-laws are there, my parents, all us "kids" and our own kids.
Have you booked a place yet? They fill up FAST for that weekend!!
Do what feels right. Gotta love family though - always looking out for you!
Hi there!
I just realized I wasn't on your follow list???! How'd that happen?
Any hoots, what HIM are you training for???
Love the HIM distance, and it's a time commitment for sure.
Cheers!
You're being so smart and that isn't always easy! I'm still so impressed with all you're doing. I hope to be like you someday!
My advice is just to have a great time, no matter what distance you do. ;)
Good luck this weekend! I'm glad your brother didn't challenge me!!
I'm going with the majority and agreeing with Jen's great advice! Have fun!
Hi Julie :) You have been getting some awesome workouts in!! I'm glad your training is going so well!!
:) Right on! Can't wait to see how your weekend turned out!
I hope your rides went well!
haha! i love that advice from your brother :)
you are being smart!! It will definitely pay off! Good luck!
Hey Julie-
I forgot to check back! Lucky for us my parents own a place in Sunriver so they let us freeloaders stay ;)
Beth - I think I knew that.
I dream of owning a vacation house there! We have so much fun there every summer! My kids love it almost as much as I do ;-)
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