By Shannon | October 2, 2005

Day +274 .. Duathlon

So today I ran my first Duathlon (2mi run -> 10mi bike -> 2mi run). Here was my shirt and number:

I was so nervous this morning because this was the first time I have ever raced in anything competitively. The event was alot of fun and I definitely see myself doing this every year now.
Running [...]

By Shannon | September 28, 2005

Anniversary Weekend

So our wedding anniversary was this past weekend (9/25). We have been married for 6 years. We have actually been together 16 years though.
I tried to think of something special that she would really enjoy. On one of my bike rides I discovered Skaneateles. The town is very cute and has all sorts [...]

By Shannon | September 22, 2005

A whole lotta stuff ….

I have not been updating the journal consistently lately. I apologize for that. So much has been going on.
On 9/11, we (Ethan, Jim, Carrie (Jim’s Friend), and myself) biked around Skaneateles Lake. I must say this had to be the hardest ride we have done yet. I am still recovering from that ride.
On 9/17, [...]

By Shannon | September 19, 2005

LAF Final Donations …

My total fundraising is now: $9,891.31.
I would sincerely like to thank all of those that helped me reach this amount. The Ride for the Roses will be a huge day for me. I have been planning for this since August of 2004 (before I even knew I was sick again). It will mark the end [...]

By Shannon | September 8, 2005

Day +250

So yesterday marked day +250 for me. That is the number of days since I had my Stem Cell Infusion. I had a checkup appointment with my Radiation Oncologist as well. The appointment went very well. Nothing to worry about. They are very pleased with my progress and amazed with the amount of cycling I [...]

By Shannon | August 23, 2005

Today I was introduced to NED

Today was the day I received my scan results. I have been pretty nervous the last couple of weeks waiting or this day.
I am happy to say that I finally got to meet NED. NED stands for No Evidence of Disease!
The spots I had in my abdomen are completely gone. The mass in my chest [...]

By Shannon | August 17, 2005

Not allergic to bee stings …

Well yesterday I found out I am not allergic to bee stings. I was riding my 18 mile loop near my house and a bee (not sure what type) hit my arm. Then the little bugger bounced off my arm and on to my thigh! It was there he proceeded to STING me!!! [...]

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