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Almost a decade ago, I decided to participate in the MS150. The MS150 is a charity bike ride from Houston to Austin that raises money for the MS foundation. I did not let the fact that I could not ride a bike stop me from signing up. Looking back on this, I am thankful to be alive. Read all about my misadventures in this blog.

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MS150 Adventures

MS150 – Post 1 – Introduction

January 10, 2012June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

About four months ago, my co-workers were talking about the MS150.  This is an event to raise money for the MS Foundation.  The MS foundation

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MS150 – Post 2 – Buy Bike

January 15, 2012June 13, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

I did not realize that buying a bike was an afternoon long event.  I left work around 3 on a Friday, and I headed to

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MS150 – Post 3 – Learn to Ride

January 31, 2012June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

I went out everyday for about thirty minutes and practiced riding my bike back and forth on my cul-de-sac street.  Elbow and knee pads would

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MS150 – Post 4 – First Training Ride

February 4, 2014June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

I was crazy nervous.  First, I had to find a way to transport my bike.  I borrowed a friends SUV.  At this point, I decided

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MS150 – Post 5 – Second Training Ride

March 11, 2012June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

Like a typical girl, I love to shop.  I went shopping for my bike.  I got a spedometer, a pink water bottle and bottle holder,

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MS150 – Post 6 – Gaining Momentum

March 20, 2012June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

A 60 mile training ride from downtown Houston to Clear Lake and back has the potential to make a rider over confident because it is

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MS150 – Post 7 – Attempt the Challenging Training Ride?

March 20, 2012June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

I am on the fence about what to do this weekend for MS150 training.  Brainy Bird and Little Chirp (previously known as Baby) are going

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MS150 – Post 8 – A Bit of Mishap

March 21, 2012June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

I could not wait to try out my new pedals on my bike.  I got them on Sunday, and it was pouring down rain on

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MS150 – Post 9 – Ride for the Hills

March 21, 2012June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

I got out of bed this morning totally on the fence on whether I should attempt the ride with all the hills on Saturday or

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MS150 – Post 10 – Victory in the Hills

March 27, 2012June 1, 2014 a mom, a runner, and a writer

I literally jumped out of bed on Saturday morning.  I was ready for the 64 mile ride through the hills in Chappell, Texas.  I could

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