Week 2: "Kidney Stones and Group Rides"

As so frequently happens, this past week didn't hold as many miles as I wanted it to. It started off well on Sunday the 7th when I biked to and from a 15 group ride on the greenway! Trouble started brewing on the way home though. I had a lot of lower back pain going on which developed into a whole kidney stone by Tuesday. (To be clear...it was a kidney stone the whole time.) 😂

In an effort to keep myself feeling well enough to keep the riding up the rest of the month, I missed a lot of miles last week.

And you know what?

That's okay.

Because one thing cycling in general and the challenge especially has taught me is...just because I miss miles doesn't mean I forget what I'm riding for. Just because I prioritize rest early in the month doesn't mean I'm not going to meet my ride goal for the challenge. Just because I fall short of my mile goal doesn't mean that anyone who has donated judges me or feels disappointed by my effort. I've still ridden for Grace, brought Grace to people's minds, and watched money get raised so our kids don't have to fight alone.

That's what this challenge is for. I'm just glad to get to play a part in making a difference. Thanks for being here with me and donating and following along. Love you all.