30 December
But with sunshine and a swim thrown in.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Challenge 1- complete!
Jimbinney and I headed off from Chapel Hill to discover Brisbane's bike paths and we were pleasantly surprised. The network is actually very good, although some of it is quite isolated, so I am a bit hesitant to tackle some parts on my own.
We started, naturally with an uphill bit. I actually thought that I may die, that I would have to forego my non-refundable deposit, and that my trip was off. But slowly, as my legs began to warm up, I really started to enjoy it.
My big girl of a training partner did not fair so well. By the time we got to the Powerhouse, I was sick of hearing how sore his bum was. His comment about me not being affected because of my extra-padded seat, padded bike pants, and natural padding was uncalled for and unsportsmanlike!
We turned around at Nundah because I couldn't stand the whingeing any more and because of ominous gathering storm clouds. Apparently we did not heed their warning soon enough. The return trip was in driving rain, followed by a brief respite of drizzle, followed by a thunderstorm. There would be photographic evidence that I did complete the ride, except it seems the iphone also gave it its life for this project. Hopefully it will dry out and I can update this entry.
At the end of that, Challenge 1 was most appreciated Kirst. Cheers! I and the women and girls of Vietnam thank you.
Jxxx
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Challenge 3
This I can do - again from Ali.
'Ride across Straddie with our families in the holidays'.
Ok, I think this challenge stuff may be fun!
Challenge 2
Ride to the top of Mount Cootha from the lovely Ali. Holy shit! May have to be some way into the training program!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Challenge 1 has been set!
Not exactly what I was expecting, but in the spirit of laying down the gauntlet, I accept Kirsten's first challenge.
She will donate $50 if, after my first full day of training, I soak in a bubble bath! I accept on behalf of the women and girls of Vietnam!!!!
Back in Brisbane on the weekend of the 4 and 5 December, so I have penned the challenge in for then!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Taking the first step.
A few weeks ago, an email from Care Australia appeared in my inbox. Every year I buy my clients and and reticent nieces and nephews pairs of ducks and chickens and goats from Care's Christmas catalogue. I love Care's work and I love that their catalogue helps me to try to put a bit of the 'true' meaning of Christmas back into my otherwise consumerist world.
The email posed a challenge - the 'I am powerful Vietnam cycle challenge'. The email sat in my inbox for weeks, mocking me.
It was offering the chance to visit a country on my 'to do' list.
It was offering me the chance to so something with an organisation whose work I admire .
It was offering me the opportunity to help people who are less fortunate than me.
It was offering me a chance to get my mojo back.
Who was I to ignore it?
On 26 February I will be joining a cycle trip through Vietnam. I don't know anybody else on the trip. But we do all have one thing in common - we must all raise at least $3,000 to contribute to Care's projects in Vietnam.
That's where you come in. If you know me, you will know that I hate to ask for help, I hate to impose, I hate to be a bother. But I am pushing myself into terrifying territory to ask you for help, to impose, to be a bother.
I need you to help me raise the $3,000. Over the next few months. I will be organising a few fundraising activities. I would love you to join me.
I will also be posting about my training and preparation. I have three months to get my arse into gear - literally. So here is the first fundraising activity.
Sponsor me to complete a training challenge. You name it and I will try to complete it, all in the name of a good cause! Jim will provide photographic evidence of my pain! Who wants to go first?
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