Looks like I missed a couple posts over the last couple weeks. So, to make it up to you guys, here is something on Jeremy McGhee. Jeremy was in a very bad motorbike accident in his early 20’s and has been in a wheelchair since. This was of course a big change in his life but he chose to still live the dream instead of letting himself down.
Last week LYP made a donation to Jason and Heather Hooten’s efforts with the CT Jamboree, an 80 mile high country MTB ride to benefit people suffering from multiple sclerosis. Well, the Hootens report back that the ride was a big success. Over $45K raised!! Wow! The weather cooperated, all the coordination ran like clockwork, and some of the most unbelievable singletrack in the world was enjoyed by more than 70 brave riders. Way to go, everyone… Congratulations!
This Wednesday I was privileged to give a brief introductory talk on nutrition and training for our local cycling club, the Mount Shasta Pedali. They have initiated a Friday ride for beginning and low key riders that gives the social benefits of a group ride, without the intensity of the regular rides. It has been well received and new riders are getting the chance to experience cycling as part of their lifestyle. As an extension of the new ride, the Mount Shasta Pedali and The Fifth Season presented an evening of basic cycling knowledge. The new, and many experienced riders as well, were able to review the basics of bike fit, regular bike maintenance and tire repair. The event was well received and everyone in attendance felt they were able to take some new knowledge home. Give a helping hand and treat someone you know to a taste of the Live Your Passion lifestyle.
Take enough time away from the keyboard and a slew of ideas present themselves for explication, like a group of 2nd graders waiting to say the right answer in social studies (hands up high, other hand holding the arm up, waving madly, “Oh me, me, me”… you get it). Some inspirational, some funny, some obvious extensions of of recent emotions and turmoil. My horoscope today said to discard the items in my life that resist decay. I thought that was interesting; historically I have ruthlessly separated myself from the things that lose their shimmer and novelty, as if trying to deny the march of time.
The thoughts that finally nudged me from my slumber were dimly related to my uncertainty as to when black bears begin emerging from hibernation, if there were any buttoned down near my impromptu campsite, if there were, would they be hungry, if so, could they smell my food, and should all of these things prove to be true, would I want to be caught between the disoriented and famished 350 pound ball of fang and fur, and its potential organic nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chip smorgasbord. The answer was no, and I wasted little time rushing through my morning rituals and heading down the mountain.
On Wednesday I had the privelage of volunteering at the Mount Shasta Nordic Center, instead of working at the office. We had a grade school bring about 50 kids for a day of Nordic lessons and touring. It was a treat to be involved in showing children a new way to have fun and exercise in the outdoors. Community volunteers helped lead stations with games that developed Nordic Skiing skills in a fun and approachable way. By lunch time, most of the kids were pretty comfortable on their skis and looked forward to their ski tour. Living your passion is not just about doing the things you love, but having the chance to share those things with others. Share Your Passion!
Live Your Passion Gear made a donation today to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, on behalf of our good friend Lera Haines.
As part of the Society’s Team in Training Program, Lera will be running in the Steamboat Marathon on June 1st of this year. Lera’s dad was recently diagnosed with Leukemia, and her participation is an effort to knock out this terrible disease on behalf of her dad and other people who have been diagnosed with leukemia and similar types of blood cancer. You can support Lera in this effort right now by donating at her official website… RIGHT HERE
