Friday, February 6, 2009

Negative 7 and Counting

With exactly one week before I leave on my big adventure the nerves have well and truly begun to kick in. Between the 40 degree plus temperatures, bush fires along the roads and the usual organisational kayos which goes hand-in-hand with organising these things I am still amazed how collected I am remaining.

I went for a short cycle today as I decided given the expected temperatures I would be best not killing myself trying to get more training, even if the rides that tiny fraction harder because I only rode 3/4 of my training ride one day I'll at least be alive. So far training has been more or less going to plan, I have been good at ensuring I do the required distances as well as cross train to avoid injury while boosting my fitness further. I must say given my history I am most surprised that I am still in one piece and touch wood it remains that way.

Currently I am having what i feel is a well earned break from preparation of maps, camping gear, launch logistics, schedules et al and reflecting on the wod of work that needs doing over the next week. Here is what I need to do (for my benefit and your interest):

  • Finalise maps and ensure the rout is ride-able (By Sunday)
  • Work out a schedule of where we will be when, including times we will pass through/near towns in attempt to rally up support (By Monday)
  • Write a list of everything we will need and check it against a list of what we have (By Sunday)
  • Put bike in for service and get all the required parts (TODAY!!!!)
  • Check my cycling Buddy is still alive (By Tuesday)
  • Pick up "Cyclists Ahead" signs (On Wednesday)
  • Build map poster for launch (By Thursday)
  • Set up and attend Launch (On Thursday)
  • Double check EVERYTHING... and then again (On Friday)
  • Arrive at Opera House (On Saturday)
  • Start Cycling (On Saturday)
Now I have no doubts that I have missed something of great importance but that is looking nice and long as it is, especially since this is only a list of the ride related things I need to do.

I guess I better stop procrastination...

Post soon.

4 comments:

  1. Sarah,
    I think that what you are doing is awesome!
    As I happen to be in the area, with my bike, I would love to join you on the leg from Qaama to Bega on Wednesday the 18th.
    I am in training for the Victorian Parkinson's Vietnam Challenge, which is in 3 weeks, so the long stretch will be welcome...and an opportunity to meet you.
    Hope I don't hold you back... I HAVE been training since April, but I'm a fair bit older, and have Parkinson's... but I have no qualms about making the distance.
    Looking forward,
    Pedal safely,
    Karyn Spilberg

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  2. Sarah,
    I think that what you are doing is awesome!
    As I happen to be in the area, with my bike, I would love to join you on the leg from Qaama to Bega on Wednesday the 18th.
    I am in training for the Victorian Parkinson's Vietnam Challenge, which is in 3 weeks, so the long stretch will be welcome...and an opportunity to meet you.
    Hope I don't hold you back... I HAVE been training since April, but I'm a fair bit older, and have Parkinson's... but I have no qualms about making the distance.
    Looking forward,
    Pedal safely,
    Karyn Spilberg

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  3. Sarah we know about "When the going gets tough the tough get going" but wouldn't it be really good if the rain was "patchy" at least and then we can get rain and you can do "what a gal has to do". Oh, and Shu of course.
    Jan and Ian Wiseman
    St. George/Sutherland Parkinson's Support

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  4. Karyn, I am looking forward to riding with you :oD I just hope the weather clears up... now would be nice

    Jan & Ian, Patchy rain would have been very welcome this morning. I guess I should try and look on the up side, at least I have cloud cover and it's not too hot :o)

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