100 Miles of Nowhere, First Century by an Oncology Nurse Division
I did it! 6:49:33, Faster then I thought.
Had alot of support from my friends on FB and had one friend stop by.
The last 25 miles were the longest. By then my tail bone was really sore, and still is. But my legs feel good.
This is my first Century ride, there maybe more in my future, just not on the trainer.
I made my own finisher medal, cause I’m all about the bling.
Wore my “Cancer sucks” pink socks in honor of Susan and all of my Patients struggling with cancer.
I’m an oncology nurse in Seattle and it was my pleasure to take part in this fundraiser. Won’t ever do it again.
– Betsy W.
Comment by Nic Grillo | 05.11.2010 | 2:04 pm
Love the Bubbles. Well deserved! Great job!
Comment by Betsy | 05.11.2010 | 2:14 pm
Thanks Nic…….any excuse for a drink, heeheehee.
And Wow, thanks Fatty for the posting. I know I said I would never do this again, but……..already making plans for next year. Thanks for a great crazy day!
Comment by buckythedonkey | 05.11.2010 | 2:25 pm
Good on you. WIN!
Comment by VA Biker | 05.11.2010 | 2:31 pm
I’m a longtime cyclist, and it’s staggering to me that someone would make a trainer the tool to deliver their first century. It’s an extremely impressive feat.
Congratulations and thank you for what you do in life.
I know an oncology nurse and the empathy, strength, devotion, and compassion embodied in one person is kinda’ overwhelming for those us less-capable folks. (I’m thinking that you’re all made the same way, and if my friend is the blueprint, that ain’t a bad thing!)
Comment by RobinCanTri | 05.11.2010 | 3:36 pm
You go girl!! I love your medal, and wish I’d thought about making some for our ride! I’ve finished a few 1/2 marathons only because there was bling at the finish line!
I won my division too… the “Overweight Newbie Rider Transitioning from a Hybrid Bike with a Cushy Saddle to a Road Bike with Associated Hard as a Rock Saddle” division. It’s very exclusive… :)
Comment by Heidi | 05.11.2010 | 4:26 pm
Way to go, Betsy! And a sincere thanks for all you do.
Comment by Betsy | 05.11.2010 | 4:28 pm
@VA Biker……sometimes it’s best to not know any better. I had to go buy a trainer to do this ride too. Never had one before.
@RobinCanTri, when someone asks me if I want to do a race my first question is “Are they giving out medals?” heehee. I want something to show for all my effort. I won in my division too….It was the “I am so awesome, Dude” division.
I’m loving reading all the stories, what fun this was.
Comment by David | 05.11.2010 | 8:37 pm
Best story yet :-) Two thumbs up congrats!
Comment by jt | 05.11.2010 | 10:14 pm
You rock the house, girl.
Don’t say “one and done” too soon. You might find yourself eating those words next year (they’re great for pre-ride carbo-load).
jt
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