I woke before the alarm went off to a very cool tent. I zipped up the sleeping bag and snuggled in for a bonus 15 minutes of warmth. Soon, camp was loaded into the van,…
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GOBA Day 3: Farms, Fields and Flat Roads
It was a hot summer in the country on today’s 52 mile ride from Troy to Greenville. After a short ride through the edge of town, we were soon in rural Ohio farmland. It was…
GOBA Day 2: Tippecanoe and Dayton Too
Voices in the campground woke me this morning rather than the patter of rain drops. That was welcome. After a casual morning of breakfast and a hike through downtown Troy, I headed into Dayton with…
GOBA Day 1: Rain, rain and it went away
Rain drops on the tent woke me and sounded so nice this morning until I realized I would be pulling up camp in the rain. Rain and wind followed me for 40 miles of my…
The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure
Today I am off for a week of cycling the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure, commonly known as GOBA. I have wanted to do this ride since I began cycling four years ago after Bariatric surgery.
My Challenges for National Bike Month
You may not know that America celebrates the bicycle and cycling during May. It isn’t one of those Hallmark moments celebrated with greeting cards and gifts. It is a celebration of the joy and freedom…
10 Lessons running taught me about weight loss
Spring has sprung in Northeast Ohio. With the advent of warmer temperatures, I resumed my running routine. I am definitely a fair weather runner.
Running from myself
I recently published my 2013 wellness vision and goals. In 2013 I am stretching my comfort zone. Living in my comfort zone too long is not a good thing. Moving outside of the zone grows…