Training Over

It's the Sunday before PMC weekend. My training is over, no matter how much I rode or didn't ride. On Thursday evening, I'm heading to the New York border and will rest before beginning the three-day 270-mile commitment that I've made.

Ever since I signed up for my 8th PMC in January, I knew this year's training would be different than last year's. In 2010 I was unemployed and had all the time in the world to train. I rode 1,200 miles in preparation of last year's PMC, but rode just half that this year. Still, I've felt very strong during my last few rides, and I feel physically ready to take on the challenge.

The time between my final training ride and leaving to start the PMC is not down time. This is a heavy fundraising week (in addition to packing!). I'm getting close to reaching my fundraising minimum and will be looking for support anywhere I can get it. That means you! Remember, 100 percent of your donation will go straight to the Jimmy Fund to help cure cancer. Please click here to support my ride.

Feeling Strong

The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is in less than two weeks. Wait, what? Where did the summer go?! I've been traveling a lot for work and the weekends have been flying by. My work obligations kept me out of the the saddle more than I'd like, and I've been worried that my three-day, 270-mile ride would turn into a suffer fest.

Despite getting fewer miles in, I'm feeling pretty strong. Last weekend I biked 110 miles over the two days, and did the same this weekend. I plan to ride 120 miles next weekend, 75 of which will be on glorious Martha's Vineyard. While the rides are challenging, I finish them feeling accomplished and ready to take on the PMC.

So far this season I've biked through brisk spring mornings, searing summer sun, driving rain, and powerful headwinds (despite what science may say, there is no such thing as a tailwind!). I am ready for the PMC. Cancer, this is where you cower in fear - we're gonna get you!

That's where you come in. Please let my commitment inspire you to make a donation today. 100 percent of your donation will go to the Jimmy Fund in support of cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. They have researchers and scientists that are working hard to find new ways to treat and prevent cancer. Their successes are due in part to your generosity. Please support my efforts so that we can one day (soon) live in a world free of cancer. Click here to make your donation today.