Motivation

[CorsairMac]

Thanks for all of the tips and encouragement! I'm really excited, but kind of nervous, all at the same time. I am determined to complete this ride, but I know it's going to be a challenge for me. I am learning how much of cycling is in my head and positive thinking, so I appreciate the help with motivating myself through the hard stretches and the reminder to pace myself.
-sarah b.

I know it's different for everyone but I found the little goals as someone posted previously make it easier to stay motivated and help make the time go past, and the little treats as rewards: If I make it to the base of the bridge, I'll take a drink as a reward; if I have a banana Now - I can Fly up that hill; little silly things like that. Or set something up that like: I'll drink every 15 mins and eat every 30. Then you get so busy keeping track of your time you lose track of the miles. Let us know how ya do!!...and what kept you motivated!

[KSH]

Hello! I am currently training for the MS 150 from Dallas to Oklahoma!

Hee-hee... I know I have a few people tell me thus far that they logged about 180 miles on their computers at the end of the "150" in the previous years. At least on the "Dallas" one they did!

As far as motivation... I can't imagine giving up... (assuming that the weather is GOOD! I will NOT ride in the rain)... because if you don't finish (even if it takes you many hours!)... then you have failed your committment to complete the race.

It's following through with a goal.

That is what will motivate me.... that... and the PRIDE I will have for having finished so many miles in 2 days... for a GOOD cause.

These poor people will MS live in discomfort daily... all year round... what is 2 days of discomfort for me?

Nothing.


Best of luck to you!

[SadieKate]

I just want to post a little heartfelt thank you to everyone participating in the MS rides and walks. I feel like the token MS person on this board but there are probably others lurking out there. Many of you have friends who are affected by MS and know how it can change their lives as well as their families. MassBikeBabe has told me about a close family friend who has been fairly severely affected and how her boys have reacted. I know others of you are probably having similar experiences.

Just want you to know how appreciative I am of all your efforts and how proud I am that so many of you are members of our TE family.

Raise a toast to Fast Friends!

SK

[fixedgeargirl]

Sarah b., how was your ride? Seems like you had good weather. My parents are in town, so I forgot all about going to see the finish. I was showing my parents the town, and wondered why I was seeing all these bikes with numbers on them.....

Anyway, hope it was a good ride (for a very good cause !!).

[sarah b.]

Thanks again for all of your insight! It turns out that I really didn't hit a wall, like I thought I would. We had SO much fun! When I did start to get tired, there was an older man on the side of the road with a sign that said he has MS who told me I could do it! I guess he could tell I was getting tired. I got a little choked up and that kept me pedalling the rest of the way. I did learn a little trick on the hills, counting my pedal strokes provided a good distraction. As people were dismounting to walk up, I would tell myself "just ten more pedals" and I made it up the hill ten pedal strokes at a time. It was a blast and I am now completely hooked! If you want to read our whole story and see pictures, you can go to http://thebteam.typepad.com.
Thanks for your help and I look forward to continuing to be a part of this women's cycling community!
-sarah b.

[CorsairMac]

When I did start to get tired, there was an older man on the side of the road with a sign that said he has MS who told me I could do it! I guess he could tell I was getting tired. I got a little choked up and that kept me pedalling the rest of the way. Thanks for your help and I look forward to continuing to be a part of this women's cycling community!
-sarah b.

yeah - that choked me up too just reading it. Thanks for sharing Sarah! and congrats on a job well done.
I'm thinking we need to pass the She-Ra Princess of Power Tiara to SarahB next!

[fixedgeargirl]

Way to go Sarah!!! I went to your link - sounds like an awesome trip!!! And I choked up when I read the part about the encouraging man in the wheelchair.

Hurray for you!

[Biking Chick]

Raise a toast to Fast Friends!SK

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