For the past 6 weeks I have been preparing for the MS 150. The MS 150 is a 150 mile bike ride that starts in Frisco, TX and ends in Ardmore, OK. There are MS 150 events all over the country but this is the one that I have chosen to ride. The significance of the MS 150 is that it is a ride dedicated to raising money to help fight Multiple Sclerosis.
I have learned a lot over the last 6 weeks. I have trained for athletic events before (marathon and triathlons) but never before have I had to prepare for something like this. While this is an athletic event it is much more. There are the logistics of an overnight (it's a 2 day ride), there is the team dynamic as you do not ride alone you ride with a team and of course there is the fund-raising aspect of the ride, which takes time, persistence and organization. With all of that preparation completed tomorrow is the big day and I am 100% confident that the ride will be great. Regardless of weather (predicted to rain) or anything else that might happen the preparation for this race has been the most amazing experience my preparation will allow me to take on any obstacle, challenge or road block that I may encounter... you might even say because of my preparation it will allow me to be more flexible with this ride.
How does this relate to the real world. It's my opinion that this relates in many ways. I think that good solid preparation is often the key to better experiences. Those people that try to make a living winging it are going to get caught. Those that take the time to prepare will ultimately be more successful and will be ready to adapt to situations more quickly and have greater success.
Donate Here: If you would like to support me on my ride please click on the link. I can accept donations through June 17Th. Every dollar counts. Thanks for your support.
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