What day is it?

The hours are flying by... and the anticipation is killing me!

And Thank you for Katie Stomski Wilson for the donation this evening. It made all my emails worth it!

I have absolute no idea what to expect with this large group ride. Days leading up to the Boston Marathon were nerve racking, I found myself waking up in panic weeks leading up to the event. I am not nearly on edge as much for this event... oddly enough, but I am still very much concerned.

Ways that I am combating my concerns.

I bought my first bike jersey last weekend. It's incredible. I wore it on my ride with Rick, and I felt like an All-Star. It's a lemon color so it speaks to my Lance Armstrong roots, but doesn't yell as much as the official yellow jersey because, quite frankly, I am in no position to yell at someone or something with my bike shirt.

Since it is the middle of September in New England, I have the potential to ride in 45 - 80 degree weather. What is a new young biker to do? Buy a short sleve bike shirt and fancy SL Arm Warmers for quick release of heat.

For some reason, I bought the white ones... everything white near my bike turns black

The sales rep that I spoke with pushed me over the edge when he said, "The professional roll them down when they get hot." 1. He showed me how best to use them. 2. He connected it to professional - my ultimate goal! Oh, and I also love an excuse to buy new fancy gear. Kara Goucher, the famous US marathoner was sporting these back at the 2009 Boston marathon so I've held out for a long time. They are now actually necessary... maybe?
The package told me that I will ride better, and I did!

Ok. I have the gear. Now, I need to make myself look even more like a professional. I emailed a company to jazz up my jersey for the ride. If plan A doesn't work out, I will be attempting the iron on venture... in between online class discussion posts.

That's all I have for my ideas for now.

Also, the counts are in - I'm almost there!

Almost there!