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uforgot
05-10-2009, 01:36 PM
Well, I've been watching (Melalvai) Rachel's blog (http://www.kemenel.org/melalvai/adventure/) and things seem to be going okay, even though not always as planned! She's on her way back. She hasn't mentioned a lot about rain, only once and believe me, it's been nonstop rain here in Missouri! We are finally getting a break this weekend. I love the part about the "easiest 82 miles she has ridden!" She is such an inspiration!
Tri Girl
05-10-2009, 03:05 PM
I've been following it, too. I know she can't update on the road, but I'm eager to hear more detailed accounts of her adventure. Hopefully she kept a journal and can fill us in when she returns. I'm envious of her ambition and adventurous spirit. I was worried when she said that she didn't want to ride the return trip home, but got excited when she got on her bike and headed home. I can't wait for her to get back. :)
uforgot
05-10-2009, 04:05 PM
I worried about the return home too. She sounded so discouraged, but then next thing I know, Return trip Day 1 appears. Wow! I was so happy for her!
Possegal
05-10-2009, 04:07 PM
I hadn't seen any of this, but went over to read after reading your posts. I had to laugh at her wondering on one post if she'd get home in time to check on her rats. :) As a former bench-scientist who spent years worrying about my rats, that just made me chuckle, and more than a little nostalgic.
Mr. Bloom
05-10-2009, 05:27 PM
I hadn't seen any of this

...me either...

Go Mel Go
sgtiger
05-10-2009, 09:40 PM
Melalvai, wow, that is epic! You're doing great!:cool:

Thanks, uforgot, for posting that.
runningteach
05-11-2009, 03:13 PM
I enjoyed reading the blog and can't wait for the full report.
Melalvai
05-13-2009, 07:47 AM
I survived!!!

In retrospect that is a funny line, "the easiest 82 miles I've ever ridden", but at the time it was just so true!

I kept a journal and will start posting it on the blog as I find time. I estimate it'll take about 2 months to cover the 11 days--about how long it felt like!

Thanks for all the support! There were a lot of really difficult times but two days ago I was already saying "Wow, I can do ANYTHING."
redrhodie
05-13-2009, 07:53 AM
Great job!

Knowing now what you didn't know then, would you still do it?
Melalvai
05-13-2009, 08:10 AM
Knowing now what you didn't know then, would you still do it?
It's a good thing I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I would never have done it! And I admit I don't expect to do anything quite like this again. I'm thinking it might be fun to do something with MUCH lower daily mileage, and with company.

I'm not sorry I did it. I really do believe "I can do anything"!
Possegal
05-13-2009, 08:27 AM
It's a good thing I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I would never have done it!


Well I still say that about getting my PhD. :)

congrats, what a great accomplishment your ride was. I do think that if I ever did anything remotely like that, I would HAVE to have company.
uforgot
05-15-2009, 05:34 AM
It's a good thing I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I would never have done it! And I admit I don't expect to do anything quite like this again. I'm thinking it might be fun to do something with MUCH lower daily mileage, and with company.

I'm not sorry I did it. I really do believe "I can do anything"!

I'm really enjoying the updates and the pics. I know what you mean about becoming bored with the Katy trail. Keep the updates coming!