Nothing But Love

After talking to Craig Saturday evening, we decided to try Tough Love (AGAIN!). We had not been able to complete the entire DVD - neither one of us could successfully motivate the other to the end. We knew Craig was coming, but wasn't sure about anyone else.

Sunday morning Jeff was up early. We opted to have shakes at home and a big breakfast at Cracker Barrel. Knew we would need the calories later. The sun was popping in and out; the rain would come and go. I was afraid the weather would clear and the guys would opt to ride outside. I am glad the rain played games (sorry guys!)

Craig showed up with very special gifts and as usual a big shit-eating grin. He said Crilli would be here for the last 1 1/2. The first hour flew by - everyone was riding the gears, standing at the right times. Then I bonked a little, I had to stand for a few seconds, sit for a few while Jeff and Craig stayed with the pace. Middle of the second hour Crilli showed up. His arrival was a much needed break from the hard seat. Didn't take him long to set up and we were on our way again.

The motivation from Craig and Crilli stepped into high gear. They know Jeff's looks and knew he was getting to the point of turning around and heading for his truck. The encouragement was outstanding, God I fell asleep hearing pedal in circles - what is another 180 seconds - come on you can do it (hehe). There we a couple of times, I really felt like quitting - but I had to prove to myself I could mentally beat the fatigue.

I remember somewhere in the last 5 minutes Jeff proclaimed he was going to barf. And then ---- we were DONE. 3 hours of physical and mental hell.

Sometime during the ride Craig got a call from his little one that she had reached a major milestone - Way to go Emily!!!!!!!

Aftwards, we had the privilege of sitting around and shooting the "cow" crap with Craig and Crilli - ya know you both are nuts.

Crilli took Jeff's bike to do minor surgery. After much teasing, I think Jeff really feared that Crilli would take is aero bars off. I know Craig and Crilli are working on him to take those off - but we will work on one thing at a time with Jeff.

Now we just need for Jeff and Crilli to kick their colds out the door and Craig not to catch it.

Thanks guys, we truly would not have finished it without out you!