Hey there!
Thank you for the contributions to my efforts to support the Lance Armstrong Foundation in the Livestrong Challenge in Austin Texas on October 25, 2008. No worries if you do not contribute to my effort. I believe we are all doing what we can. I would still like your contributions and those of your friends if possible. Less than $900 more dollars and I get a way cool, Livestrong Jersey I will proudly wear training, racing, and curing cancer. Write or call me if you want the link. I would love to talk to you so call my folks house or my cell phone.
I am starting a slightly more elaborate post but I just want to get something out there to you to let you know how I am doing by way of letting you know how my training is going. Today I rode for three hours and 5 minutes up and down the Lake Wildwood California hills. The hills here are steeper than the ride profile in Austin and I believe my body and mind will be in good shape to enjoy the ride in Austin.
What was I thinking when Dave McKnight suggested this ride for me after brain surgery on August 4? I was unable, unauthorized, or my bicycle was unavailable for me to start training on until less than 30 calendar days before the ride in Austin. The ride is 82 calendar days after my brain surgery to remove one peach of a tumor. My bike takes four business days to FedEx to Austin Texas. I may have less than 20 hours of saddle time before my ride in Austin.
What was I thinking? Thank you for the challenge! The training is fun. I am using what I have learned from others and my own personal experience to safely and wisely prepare myself for the ride. Call me and I will let you know some of my strategery. I will finish the ride strong and have a safe and fun time doing the ride. My goal is to live strong and cure cancer. Finishing the ride is a bonus.
The truthiness of the matter is people like Dave McKnight and I have done and can do some very cool things. We both slept in the muddy jungles of Panama, safely jump mastered paratroopers, and safely trained to insert troops behind enemy lines as Airborne Pathfinders.
Peace and Love
Jack "That's not a hill. This is a hill!" Burton
Friday, October 10, 2008
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