Tag Archives: PMC

PMC–the epilogue

Five years ago, while still  enduring chemo treatments, I asked my friend Susan to join me in riding the PMC, the 192 mile bike-a-thon that raises millions of dollars for cancer research..  By asking her this, I was asking her … Continue reading

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I’m Feeling Lucky

Five is my new lucky number for a few reasons. I turned 50 this year, this is my 5th year riding in the PMC and it is also my 5th year cancer anniversary. At 5 years post diagnosis and treatment … Continue reading

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PMC Update, Day 1 Sturbridge to Bourne

So, where was I?  Ah, yes, we hate cancer….A lot has happened since Friday night and I haven’t had a chance to update you all, but now I am home and I will try to bring you up to speed. … Continue reading

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We Hate Cancer

So after six months of riding many, many miles–sometimes starting as early as at 5 am, sometimes on as little as 3 hours sleep, sometimes in 90 degree heat– we have finally reached the weekend of The Pan Mass Challenge. … Continue reading

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Dear Driver,

I know that you hate me. I feel your hatred rattle my bones when you drive up next to me, so close that if I were to turn my head I would see my reflection in your passenger window, stay … Continue reading

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Let the Training Begin!

To say that I was nervous yesterday for the first long ride out on my  brand new,ultra light,racing bike I got for Christmas would be an understatement. I was shaking and sweating and actually found myself whining like a 5 … Continue reading

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PMC 2010 Re-CAP

“So…how did it go?” I’ve answered this question so often in the last week that I have neglected to update everyone here. I can’t believe a whole week has passed, this time last Saturday I was already past the first … Continue reading

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PMC update -10 hours to go

It is 9pm the night before the 7 am PMC start and yes I should be sleeping but first I have to pack.  And clean my house.  And pick up my son.  And write this blog. Susan and I just … Continue reading

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PMC update Week 7: When Maps Lie

It’s been a while since I updated you on our PMC training.  Susan and I have been logging some serious miles lately to make sure we are ready for the big event.  Last I spoke to you we had just … Continue reading

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Less than 2 Days to the PMC

  To say I am nervous about riding in my first PMC this weekend may well be an understatement.  During the last few months of our training, Susan and I have been out on rides that last 5-6 hours long … Continue reading

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