my first century !!!

[luvs2ride]

You gals are the greatest! I just love this website !!

Well TriGirl, I am hoping to get my hands on some pictures in the next week. When you say you did Nike San Francisco . . are you talking about the Nike Women's marathon? I did that marathon in 2005 and 2006. It was my first full marathon in 05. Talk about a "girl's weekend!" I know what you mean about taking a break with TNT due to the fundraising. I've fundraised 5 times since 2004 and I am DONE (so are my family and friends by the way!!)

And Bikergal/Shelly, I remember seeing your Shark fins! Do you know where the tomato people were from? There sure were a lot of people on the course with tomatos on their helmets!

Dear Celeste/Joyce, You are an inspiration to me going out there as a leukemia survivor. GOOD Job! I didn't much like the hill at Emerald Bay either but what are you going to do? Better early in the ride then when your leggs are really "cooked!" I also remember those Texas spurs . . GO TEAM !!

Although I've considered myself a runner I'm now a "cycling convert" . . it is so much easier on my aging joints !! I could actually walk after the ride !! (although sitting was a bit more difficult-ha ha) My running friends still say that the bike does all the work for you . . I've invited them to ride with me !!!!!

happy riding!
Susan

[Celeste]

Do you know where the tomato people were from? There sure were a lot of people on the course with tomatos on their helmets!

Dear Celeste/Joyce, You are an inspiration to me going out there as a leukemia survivor. GOOD Job! I didn't much like the hill at Emerald Bay either but what are you going to do? Better early in the ride then when your leggs are really "cooked!" I also remember those Texas spurs . . GO TEAM !!

Thanks Susan!! Yes, it was a really difficult ride and I felt like a wuss by mile 12. LOL But what's a rookie to do? Keep going forward!! Keep pedaling!! Push down and pull up!! Woooo!

The bikers with tomatoes on their helmets were from Sacramento. There were a lot of them huh? I enjoyed all the helmet decorations; wish I would have gotten more pictures of them.

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Here are the pics we took that hubby posted to a website from our weekend. Cannot seem to post single pictures for some reason. So here is the whole batch.

Ride On! and Go Team!

Hugs,
Joyce