Starfish
05-31-2007, 06:40 PM
I just have a happy little thing to report.
I work in an after school program for middle school kids, and one of them volunteered a couple weeks ago at an aid station on a charity ride that benefits the school. I was on the ride, and at her aid station, she told me she had once ridden 15 miles, and she asked me if I thought she could ever do the organized ride (it has 30, 60, and 110 mile options). I told her she sure could, and she gave me a dubious look.
Today, after the program, she asked me if I would give her some pointers on how to train for next year's ride. Of course, I was thrilled, and I will help her put together a training plan, and maybe do some riding with her.
It is just a lot of fun to see a pre-teen girl dare to consider a ride she sees as a big goal, and also really fun to see that she is willing to ask for help in pursuing her hopes and dreams.
Thanks for letting me share! I can almost hear yet another female's self esteem beginning to rise as a result of biking! ;)
I work in an after school program for middle school kids, and one of them volunteered a couple weeks ago at an aid station on a charity ride that benefits the school. I was on the ride, and at her aid station, she told me she had once ridden 15 miles, and she asked me if I thought she could ever do the organized ride (it has 30, 60, and 110 mile options). I told her she sure could, and she gave me a dubious look.
Today, after the program, she asked me if I would give her some pointers on how to train for next year's ride. Of course, I was thrilled, and I will help her put together a training plan, and maybe do some riding with her.
It is just a lot of fun to see a pre-teen girl dare to consider a ride she sees as a big goal, and also really fun to see that she is willing to ask for help in pursuing her hopes and dreams.
Thanks for letting me share! I can almost hear yet another female's self esteem beginning to rise as a result of biking! ;)