Comments on: The Slow Guy

By: Penny

Penny — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:20:04 +0000

It’s all about perspective. Think about all the people that didn’t even GET ON THEIR BIKES…..you beat ‘em all by a long shot!

Just simply doing something is a win. You’re definitely a winner every day. :)

By: Philly Jen

Philly Jen — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:19:39 +0000

I think we need to have an honorary designation for the last Team Fatty rider to finish in each city. And prizes — food prizes. Team Fatty needs to have a Lanterne Fudge!

Come on over and join the gang in Philly. If you are coming from far away, we’ll help you figure out how to best get your wheels here, work with you to set up your accommodations, and help you explore around town.

And we will have cake.

By: Clydesteve

Clydesteve — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:42:37 +0000

You know, Mike Roadie is right! Let me be even more emphatic. Because I am not as polite as Mike Roadie. Every person that reads this blog needs to be (at least)one one of the four city Team Fattys.

You say you don’t ride bikes? Run the 5K (Just 3.1 miles, and you can walk it if you like) Caren, who just finished a 60-mile 3-day breast cancer walk with her husband Bryan, can give you pointers about how to get in walking shape.

Just can’t get to Philly, San Jose, Austin or Seattle at the time the events are held? Sign up as a ‘virtual’ team member. In Seattle, of course. ‘Virtual team member’ means you are supporting the Event, and supporting Team Fatty, but do not plan to attend. Your membership and your funds raised count just the same as the rider/runner/walker team members!

I would really like to see you there, but if it just is not possible, I understand. We still covet your support. Just sign up (for Seattle) and raise $250, $1000, or more in support of Team Fatty.

Or, click on my penname link in this comment and donate to my Team Fatty LiveStrong fund. That helps too!

Steve

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:39:31 +0000

Fatty, I’ve been there.

Come to think of it, I might be there right now. Maybe I should come to Utah and make you feel better about your out-of-shapeness by riding with you.

By: singletrackgirl

singletrackgirl — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:21:37 +0000

you are so awesome. how do you make me laugh every.single.post?
thinking of your family…

By: jcm

jcm — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:02:42 +0000

To Deb – there’s hope. You just need to find the correct distance in which to ride your man off your wheel. I’m slow but can climb all day. Thus my two Leadville finishes – ahead of my husband. At 40 miles he leads. After 50 miles he chases. Slowly.

By: victoria

victoria — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:00:25 +0000

Yeah. Since I got back running after the broken foot in September, I am, um, slower than a slug. And that feels like a lot of effort, slug-pace. Oh the joy of realizing how fast the fitness fades…

By: ann

ann — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:35:54 +0000

The metaphor – I didn’t get it until the 2nd read through. Beautiful and poignant writing.

By: bikemike

bikemike — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:33:45 +0000

when i use the phrase “i hate all of you”, i always follow that with “and i don’t mean that in a good way either”. . . that just drives the nail home.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:31:01 +0000

Frankly, I totally resent being the “slow” wife of a “fast” husband.

I think we’d have a better marriage if he ocassionally cranked it up to the big ring and let me get to the top first! What’s up with you guys, always having to win?

Shy of that, “I’ve got shorter legs and smaller lungs…” usually makes me feel better.