Back in the Saddle...Two new firsts.....

Spent five days this past week in Charleston, SC attending PAII Leadership Conference and Board Meetings. We stayed at the Inn on Middleton Place, a beautiful 2,000 acre complex with spectacular gardens, stables and steeped in history. I ran around on their free cycles but did not get a real workout in. However, Saturday was a gorgeous day and I was able to squeeze in a quick 40.2 miles in between functions. Smooth sailing up until 11 miles and then the pollen really affected me and my eyes started swelling and burning. On top of that, suddenly I caught a bug in my right eye that temporarily blinded me. I stopped and poured water in my eye and the bug was cleared. This is the first time I experienced either one of these distractions. Felt strong most of the ride, although I'm still experiencing pain from the extended hamstring pull. Only 34 days to go. Thank you again to all of you who have sponsored me. We're at 33 percent of the goal and climbing. Please pass along to your acquaintances this sponsoring opportunity. Hoping to cycle 60 plus miles on Monday.....