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I\u2019m facing the “BIG 60” in just a couple of days.\u00a0 With that, back in April, I decided to take on the Great Cycle Challenge, which is a bicycle challenge during the month of June for Children\u2019s Cancer Research.\u00a0 My goal was to ride 60 miles during the month of June with 60 friends sponsoring me at $10.00 each to raise $600.00.<\/p>\n
This challenge has been more eye opening than I had anticipated.<\/p>\n
I haven\u2019t really done much bike riding in probably 35 years.\u00a0 The peaceful rides through the countryside along the White River Trail in Lyons have given me time to reflect on much more than raising money for Children\u2019s Cancer and\/or the fact that I\u2019m turning 60.<\/p>\n
Each day, while riding, a thought would pop into my head of someone I knew that has had to face cancer.\u00a0 When my (ars) began to pain me\u2026. I would think of those going through treatment and the challenge they face each day of their cancer treatment journey.\u00a0 I would think of the challenges each family faces as their loved one struggles through the pain and how it really affects the whole family when one is afflicted.\u00a0 I would think of those that have lost the battle to this horrible disease.\u00a0 This was motivation enough for me to continue the ride returning to the comfort of my home.<\/p>\n
Usually allowing a day in between rides to rest and rejuvenate today was different\u2026 I rode 8 miles yesterday and set out for 8 today.\u00a0 Passing the half way mark the ride again became uncomfortable to say the least.\u00a0 Again, I tried to focus on something other than the pain.<\/p>\n
Immediately,\u00a0 \u201cDRIVEN\u201d came to mind.\u00a0 My mind pondered that word for a moment\u2026thoughts racing to my head.<\/p>\n
When I have a birthday I often reflect on the past, where I\u2019ve been and where I\u2019m headed.<\/p>\n
Ed has been an instrumental piece in my life providing me the motivation, knowledge and guidance to become a better person both personally and professionally.\u00a0 He has helped me develop good communication skills, encourages a healthier lifestyle, and is there to listen when faced with a personal challenge.\u00a0 Ed was one of the first people I was able to reach when my husband was killed at work just over 7 years ago.\u00a0 I\u2019m sure my call came to him as a shock as much as the call I received did however during that brief call he calmly presented me with two options.\u00a0 \u201cYou can choose to wallow in your loss and look for sympathy from those around you or you can face the challenge and move forward.\u201d\u00a0 Again, that \u201cdriven\u201d<\/u> attitude to move outside our comfort zone at the forefront.<\/p>\n Happy Father\u2019s Day to all those that Drive you to Excellence!<\/p>\n * https:\/\/pmaworks.com\/observations\/goggins\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I\u2019m facing the “BIG 60” in just a couple of days.\u00a0 With that, back in April, I decided to take on the Great Cycle Challenge, which is a bicycle challenge during the month of June for Children\u2019s Cancer Research.\u00a0 My … Continue reading \n