Michele McGuinness - Looking Forward
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MJM

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The adventure begins. I'm preparing to bike across the United States. 3100 miles in 50 riding days. Come along with me...while I train, wander and search for chocolate.

There is no straight line

I was taught it was linear. Hard work in, good result out. I always fought for that straight line.

I took economics in college, I would have gotten a C if my insanely smart roommate Anne had not explained it to me in English. I got a B. The curve

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Training

My blogs have always been named Looking Forward, even the last one when I had breast cancer and documented the journey. Looking Forward sounds like I'm always positive. Ha!

I’m usually positive, usually focused on Gratitude and searching for Grace in my day and my life. I am grateful.

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Chocolate Bunnies

I have to write this now. Before I go on the trip, before I’ve met anyone that I will be traveling with because I don’t want anyone to think that this is about them.

I’m talking about the kinds of people who ride on bike tours. On

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Sitting Still (Trying)

Sitting still is not my strong suit.

I tried.

First, I cleaned the kitchen, did a couple loads of laundry, wiped down my bike, mounted my new lights, and lifted weights. Then I tried to sit still, to rest.

Because tomorrow and Saturday are big days. I am sampling two

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