Just got back from a "quick trip to REI in Portland. Picked up our packets. As next week is looking busy. I HAVE A NUMBER AND EVERYTHING!!!! How did this happen?
I'm really excited. I've gone from "I'm signed up for STP" to "I'm riding STP", but just writing this is making my stomach do that topsy turvy dance its been doing for the last week! And then my heart starts racing! But I'm sitting here in my brand spankin new STP jersey with a big smile on my face.
Only got three 70 milers in the last two months. Two were in the last 2 weeks. The first one was followed by a 56 miler the second day. The last two were off bike days. Lots of 20-30 milers mixed in. Felt like I still had a bit left in the tank the last two longer rides.
We are planing on stoping at Napevine (Frosty's Tavern, the oldest tav. in the state of WA) at mile 115. Just after the Napavine hill (I've chugged up it twice this spring). By far everyone's longest ride.
Our support crew will haul all of us back to our house (after a quick stop at the beer garden at Centralia College). Shower, dinner, massages and off to bed. Back to Frosty's early Sunday AM.
Life can really get in the way. But lots of good stuff! We are "Team Wedding" as the bride, groom, FOB, parents of groom (DH and I) & one of the brides maid are riding one week before their "very formal" wedding. The younger ones have age on their side, but they have not had time to ride much lately. Plus, the weather has really stunk! Hope we can all handle this wonderful stuff called sunshine. Guess I won't need the Buff and toe warmers after all! Finally!
I'm still very much the weak link in this group, but have come a long ways from my previous "bleacher mom" status. I really suck at hills, what more can I say! Speeds hovering around 14mph. Not sure I can maintain that for the long haul.
Thanks so much ladies for your encouragement (you & I know who you are
, I really appreciate it and probably would not have agreed to this craziness without your support!
This WILL BE my biggest accomplishment mentally and physically EVER.
Who else out there is riding this year???