What I learned on my ride, year two: The one when I know its okay to just be okay

In less than three weeks I’ll be pedaling along my second JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes route, this time 100 miles along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Am I ready? I think so. One thing I do know: once again, I’ve learned so much from my training and fundraising experience. I did a 68 miles ride the other day. At my slowwwww pace, that gives me a lot of time to meditate, ponder, reflect, whatever you call it. Some thoughts I had are worth sharing, because, as always, this ride experience gives me a chance to think … Continue reading What I learned on my ride, year two: The one when I know its okay to just be okay

CWD Friends for Life 2013: My own personal take-aways (the one with fast-talking, handstands and emeralds)

If you are anywhere on the internets where the Type 1 diabetes community lives, you heard of Friends for Life this past week. If you weren’t you need to listen up. Because really, Diabetes Mom Stacey Nagle has it right … Continue reading CWD Friends for Life 2013: My own personal take-aways (the one with fast-talking, handstands and emeralds)