Posted in ALC, Life on June 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Now that I summed up the incredible week – I’ve had time to look back and think about what I learned. What were my main takeaways…
Being part of something “bigger than yourself” is a humbling experience
I learned to dig deep within my mind and soul – to push through the mental blocks that come [...]
Posted in ALC on June 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Day 7: Saturday, June 6
We awoke extra early on Day 7. We were allowed to start at 6 a.m. and camp had to be closed earlier than usual as well – so the camp was buzzing with “last day” excitement. For those of us from LA, we were ALMOST HOME!
Ellen and I [...]
Posted in ALC on June 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Day 6: Friday, June 5
We awoke early on Day 6 – to RAIN. Not just light pitter-pattering on the tent…but PUDDLES in our tent. *sigh* Ellen’s shoes and phone were soaked. The good thing is that we packed our suitcases each night and most items remained dry.
When the alarm went [...]
Posted in ALC on June 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Day 5: Thursday, June 4. RED DRESS DAY!
Day 5 is the legendary “Red Dress Day”. It started years ago as “Dress Red” day but became “Red Dress” day. I never saw so many men in red tutu’s, fishnets, and boas! It was a fantastic day filled with laughter and happiness [...]
Posted in ALC on June 11, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, June 3: Day 4
This was going to be a challenging day – the EVIL TWINS were to be conquered! The Evil Twins were two hills starting at mile 10 and again at mile 14.6. I have no problems going up – I actually ENJOY hill climbing. It’s fun for me – [...]
Posted in ALC on June 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Day 3: June 2
Day 3 is known as “QUADBUSTER” – for the steep 1.3 mile climb at mile 10.
This day was a shorter day in comparison, only 64 miles. We journeyed from King City to Paso Robles. The morning was again overcast and slow going – a lot of single file action [...]
Posted in ALC on June 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Monday, June 1: DAY 2
Day 2 started in overcast marine layer – leaving Santa Cruz and continuing to our final destination, King City, 108 miles later.
This was the first morning I experienced the “wake up / pack up / get in food line / eat / roll tent / get bike” chaos. I [...]
Posted in ALC on June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
May 31: Day One
May 31 began with an early 3:30 a.m. wake-up call. Ellen and I awoke, ate, gathered our belongings and headed out to catch the bus. We ran into our friends, boarded the coach that took us to Daly City – the site of Opening Ceremonies.
It was a dark, brisk [...]
Posted in ALC on June 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Saturday, May 30
Saturday May 30 was check-in / registration day for AIDS LifeCycle 8. My friend Ellen and I flew up to San Francisco early Saturday a.m. We took the BART to the financial district and stayed at Cathedral Hill Hotel – which was a suggested hotel.
We then met up with some other [...]
Posted in ALC on May 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’m going to ride it ALL WEEK LONG!
Tomorrow I fly up to San Francisco to register / check-in at AIDS LifeCycle 8.
I am excited, intimidated, humbled…. it will be a wonderful week. I hope safety and a sense of calm encompasses me. This past week has been challenging: physically and mentally.
Knowing [...]
