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Here I go...

From June 1-7, 2008, I'm bicycling in AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to make a world of difference in the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS.

Help me support the San Francisco AIDS Foundation by giving what you can. We'll keep riding until AIDS and HIV are a thing of the past.

Follow my training at...

http://www.larrysorelegs.blogspot.com

 
Larry's latest blog entry:
Saturday, Oct 27, 2007
Larry's Goal: $3,000.00
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Messages of Support for Larry

Beth DuVall (5/30/08 8:39PM): I'm stoked Wayne sent an "encouraging" email to remind us you're on the verge of your journey. I'm so inspired and proud of you, your team, and ALL the participants in this effort. I'll try to be there to cheer you and everyone else on between Lompoc & SB. Always SO inspiring. I value what you do!! Safe travels and no blisters -Beth

Helen A. Spencer (5/30/08 4:09PM): Hey Larry, Wanted to wish you a safe ride. We are all cheering for you. Good Luck! Lots of love Helen

Susan (5/30/08 4:00PM): Thank you for all of us who don't take the time to work as hard or care as much as you have. You are amazing and what you are doing is awesome!

Wayne & Brent (5/30/08 3:03PM): Hey Larry. Just wanted to wish you a safe journey as you and your fellow bikers begin the AIDS/Lifecyle ride this weekend. We're extremely proud of you and hope you have a tremendous experience. Be safe, enjoy yourself, and we'll see you when you're back. Big ol' bear hugs from both of us... Wayne and Brent (and "Clingy-Chloe," too, of course!)

rachel roy (5/12/08 6:12AM): hey big guy!.... anything to help!! keep climbing those hills without realizing it and you may end up somewhere you'd never been 8 - ) keep up the good work my friend. you are a trooper..........thinking of you both!!

rach

Annette (3/14/08 9:12PM): Hi Larry, I'm Annette, rider 1260 from San Francisco. We haven't met but I wanted to say thank you for participating this year. I ride for my brother, Chris, who passed away from AIDS, so I appreciate all the hard work you are doing as well to help put an end to HIV/AIDS. I can hardly wait until all 2500 of us roll into LA. Ride strong and good luck. Annette

Jimmy G (3/05/08 3:24PM): Keep up the good work!!!!!

JIMMY (1/04/08 1:24PM): GO GET EM CUZ

KEEP YOUR TIRES ON THE GROUND! :))

JIMMY LITALIEN (1/04/08 1:16PM): GOOD LUCK LARRY.

WE WERE GLAD TO SEE YOU GUYS DURING THE HOLIDAYS. HOPEFULLY THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN GET TOGETHER FOR CHRISTMAS EVE JUST LIKE THE OLE DAYS. SOME YEAR SOON

GOOD LUCK ON THE JOURNEY

TREVOR AND I WILL GREET YOU AT THE FINISH LINE. HEEE HEE

Larry's Links

San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Committed to ending the pandemic and human suffering caused by HIV, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation develops innovative solutions, combining scientific evidence with community experience to fight HIV/AIDS and promote health. Established in 1982, the Foundation provides direct services to thousands of people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and supplies information to thousands more about HIV prevention and treatment through programs that include the California AIDS Hotline (800-367-AIDS). The Foundation promotes HIV awareness in the community and advocates for sound HIV/AIDS policies at all levels of government.

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Larry's Blog

Saturday, October 27, 2007

4:58 PM

Here I go...

So here's the deal. I didn't finish ALC6, in fact I didn't even start. After months of training from late fall 2006 to March 2007, with my quads getting bigger and bigger, an I riding further, farther, and faster, I had to stop riding. I needed and had surgery for an epigastric hernia. I know, I know, ewww. I'm assuming I riped my wimpy abdominal muscles lifting (no not the wine glass) one evening at the gym, however I could have easily weakened my pesky magnum by not 'keeping my core' engaged while riding. Some of those HILLS (Highway 9, or say 84, or Old la Honda) can be quite stressful. So I had a mesh patch placed over the hole in my spare tire. Spent weeks resting, recovering, and not riding during the peak of training season debating do I ride or don't I with very limited riding. Thankfully I decided not to be a masochist and spent the duration of the ride working and following the ride on-line wishing and wishing I was there. Alas I didn't ride, but I signed up for ALC7 as soon as I possibly could. Hence the low number.

Thank you all that contributed for ALC6. I also feel I owe you all a ride.

I was up early and went to spinning class and did a killer of a spin. I had weighed myself prior to going and again when I returned, minus 2.5 lbs.

Bike is off the rack, tires pumped and don't appear to be leaking, getting my water pack ready, having a glass of wine, watching the Red Sox, and going to be getting some rest to be up early for the first 40-mile training ride tomorrow morn. It'll be my longest ride since early August.

I'll let you know how it feels.

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