Welcome to my cycle blog! I'm Taylor (aka T-Shank) and I've recently joined the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program in an effort to train for a 100-mile century ride while raising money to support LLS's mission.
On June 7, 2009, I will ride 100 miles in America's Most Beautiful Ride, in Lake Tahoe. I have committed to raising $4,400 that will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I'm asking for your support, and your committment to my fundraising efforts. The funds raised go to vital research and treatment programs for those affected by blood cancers.
Click here to visit my personal Team in Training page and make your donation now!
Throughout the season, I will be updating this blog with training progress, photos, nutritional tips and other cycling tips that I learn along the way. Bookmark this page to stay updated!
You may be wondering... up until today what kind of training have I done? How did this mission of mine start?
About 3 months ago I decided that it was time to get off of the couch and get active again. So, I joined the local YMCA and decided to check out a spin class. I'd always heard they were fun and a great workout. Indeed they are! I got hooked. Spinning then got me motivated to start getting back into cross-training. So, I've started back in the weightroom and have been getting in the pool, along with a little running as well. It feels great to be back on track with my physical fitness.
After a couple of months in spin classes, I realized it was time to get some gear - aka riding shorts. I picked some up from Academy and on my way out the door picked up this free training magazine that they had near the exit. Flipping through that one evening I found a one-pager for Team in Training (TNT). I went to the TNT website and thought it sounded pretty cool. So, I talked to the folks at LLS and attended an information meeting.
In the meeting, we heard from a TNT member who is a cancer survivor. His story about his struggles and his victory touched my heart. We also heard from a mother of a little girl who was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of two. She is doing well now and is close to being done with her treatment (after about two long years). It was then that I realized that I needed to be involved in TNT. Sure, my training will be tough and the 100 miles in Tahoe will be challenging. But, that challenge is nothing like what those survivors and their families have gone through. My grandmother died of Leukemia - it is in her memory that I ride. I'm also riding to honor all of the heroes that have conquered their battles with cancer and are now telling tales of inspiration.
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