I'm New :-)

[athena]

Hi,

I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a senior in college (pursuing a B.S. in psychology) and love both school and sports.

I've been active in sports as long as I can remember. I competed internationally in sport taekwondo for several years, until I shattered the right side of my pelvis at age 16. I switched sports after that Ran a marathon last November, at the age of 18, but my time wasn't too great. I'm hoping to improve on my time this year once I get the okay to start running again.

For the time being, I'm trying to get more seriously into cycling. I've signed up for a double century this summer and have many more rides in mind that I would like to try. I am currently doing 40-50 miles most weekends, but hoping to commute down to school (15 miles each way) this summer.

I just got a new road bike today (2007 Marin Portofina) and can't wait to get on the trail with it I'm hoping to gradually build my mileage up, although it will probably be challenging for me, as I'm not very good at being patient!

I think that's all I have to say for now. This seems like a really helpful and friendly forum I'm excited to get to know you guys better and hope I don't bug you too much with my "newbie" questions!

[Tuckervill]

Ouch! You shattered your pelvis doing taekwondo?

Double century! You're kinda ambitious, ain't ya? lol.

Welcome to the forum!

Karen

[short cut sally]

Welcome to the board..wish you luck on the double century, you are more energetic than I am..but it seems like you are getting in some good mileage on the weekends, which will help you. There is lots to learn here.

[rij73]

Welcome! You sound ambitious! At your age, though, all things are possible.

Enjoy the new bike! We love to see bike pictures here, so if you feel inclined, post some so we can all ooh and ahh.

[mimitabby]

welcome to TE, we all want to know how you shattered your pelvis.

We'd like to see a photo of you and your new bike too.

[MM_QFC!]

Welcome to TE! Yes, you'll find lots of cycling wisdom and support here. I'm guessing that the STP is in your future, since you posted about a dbl-century and you're in the Seattle area, right? Good for you and congrats on your new bike too. If you're already riding 40/50 miles on weekends, you've got a great base to build your mileage in order to enjoy your event ride.

While we had to cancel the Skagit Valley ride on Sat (snow on the tulips!), watch for other ride notices in the Northwest section as there are a lot of experienced riders in the area and here on TE too.
Tailwinds!
Mary