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Day 37 - Thank-You Lynne Morris
- Sun, May 18, 2008
Today is a non-cycling day here in Lloydminster. Lynne Morris will leave the en-route team today, as this is her scheduled end date. Lynne volunteered her time because she believes in the importance of delivering Cycle to Walk’s message of polio eradication, education, and rehabilitation to Canadians.
Day 36 – Alberta/Saskatchewan border – 64 km
- Sat, May 17, 2008
Yesterday, I ran over a staple and blew my first bike tire of the campaign. For now, I’m riding a back up hand-cycle. This morning, I scraped my arm while applying chain grease, which explains the bandage I’m wearing today. Regardless of what’s happened, the team is taking great care of me, I feel great, and I’m ready to ride another day.
Day 35 - Vermilion, Alberta - 91 km
- Fri, May 16, 2008
Today the team woke up with a great feeling. Not only does Vegreville have the world’s largest Ukrainian Easter Egg, or pysanka, but it also has amazing community spirit. Thanks again for all of your support, Vegreville.
Day 34 - Vegreville, Alberta - 69 km
- Thu, May 15, 2008
A big thanks to Lesley and Allan Fath - and your horse Pumpkin - for opening up your home to the Cycle to Walk team last night. I think it’s safe to say that we appreciated your hospitality as much as your horse appreciates carrots.
Day 33 - Tofield, Alberta - 90 km
- Wed, May 14, 2008
Today’s average speed was 21.3 km and the total distance travelled, 90.2 km, was completed in a total of 4 hours and 14 minutes (not including stop times). I can definitely say I’m feeling the tailwinds from the west. Yeah!!
Day 32 - Edmonton, Alberta - Non-Cycling Day
- Tue, May 13, 2008
I don’t know where I would be in my life if I didn’t have a strong, determined, positive attitude. I recall going to Easter Seal Camps in Squamish, BC when I was younger and chatting with other people who had limited mobility. Some felt sorry for themselves and didn’t focus on their abilities. I always tried to demonstrate to people the things that I could do rather than focus on what I couldn’t do. Going through rehabilitation myself, I know first hand that it is an extreme test on one’s patience, body, and ego. There were times in my life where I cried and I just wanted to give up, but I knew in reality that it wasn’t what I wanted to do. I have challenging times in my life, just like everyone else. The trick is to keep pushing forward.
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