http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:55:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This past weekend’s training went well.  The whole family went to Branson to meet up with the Garber clan at their very spacious condo they so graciously made available to us and our Redman friends Kim and Jon.  Kim, Jon and I all participated in the Swimmin in Moonshine open water ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=800 Tonight we are headed to Branson.  Tomorrow morning I will swim a 2 mile open water swim and maybe try to see if the event organizers will let me go back out for a third lap.  Then I will road trip back to KC tomorrow afternoon with my team mates Kim and ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=797 Sorry I haven’t posted here in a while.  Training has been a struggle for me this summer.  It got hot and humid and just threw my schedule all out of whack…not just training but everything in my daily life it seemed.  Last week Leesa told me some words I needed ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=795 Today was my second day in a row that I swam a half mile!! After my swim this morning, I was feeling good and upbeat. That is until I encountered a woman who had been hit by a stupid stick! She was there in the locker room with her young daughter. ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=792 I'm on Day 14 of my chemo cycle. This has been the worst by far. I even lost my eyebrows and eyelashes this time. But I'm happy to report that I'm actually starting to feel better. I think it's because I'm getting out and being active. Although I miss being ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=790 I'm posting this for Craig....it's from an email he sent out to our supporters. All,  The is a very inspiring story. I know it’s a bit lengthy but please read to the end.  If you do not have time to read it please save this and read at your convenience.  First thing first.  ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=787 Whew...what an amazing weekend in Tahoe!!! Naming the event America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride was extremely appropriate! Craig and I arrived in Reno Friday afternoon and that's when my rockstar weekend began. He upgraded our car rental to a bright yellow convertible Corvette!!! I've never been in a convertible, let alone a ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=779 I can't believe the ride is just 3 days away!!! Craig and I had a great time in St. Louis over Memorial Day weekend. We had both families over to my parent's hhouse on Saturday -- talk about a crowd!! I was surprised that none of the younger kids made a ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=777 I've been dreaming about biking....and cupcakes. The dreams started Mother's Day weekend. The night before our training ride I dreamt about riding out at Lake Tahoe. Of course in my dream it looked more like Colorado since I've never been to Tahoe. I dreamt of rolling hills and steep climbs and ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=773 The countdown has begun... 7 more days of chemo 1 more day until I see Sex & The City 2!!! 4 more days until I see my parents, brothers and in-laws 6 more days until I'm without kids for 9 days 4 more days until my 2-year cancer anniversary 13 more days until Tahoe and 100 ... http://www.walkingourbuttsoff.org/blog/Wordpress/?p=771