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MS150 Training Ride: Shawnee Mission

Here's some stats for the shawnee mission training ride for the Kansas City MS150.

Dear MS150 riders,
Ever want to know just how tough the Shawnee Mission training ride (DOD=5) hills are?
Here are some new stats I collected today

Hill Size

Loop II of the ride consists of 1300 feet of climbing. There is a single hill that is 214 feet by itself, which is the climb you may have heard about. It's followed quickly by a 120 foot climb that's not too bad if you keep your momentum from the awesome decent leading into it.
Elevation chart for the Shawnee Mission training ride

15 pounds, 1500 miles & $1500 in 15 weeks, for the MS150

Sometimes you have to make a commitment in order to see the results. I'm making a commitment to return to a healthy lifestyle. It starts today.

It's time I stop talking about living a healthy lifestyle and I make my statements with ACTION!

Every year I (and many others) "say" we're going to get in shape, eat healthy, and make a lifestyle change. Heck I said that last year, when I lost 20lbs and rode my bike 1800 miles for the year. But then winter came and I put a third of that weight right back on! It's time to make a serious commitment to change.

A personal (yet public) challenge

As I've watched my weight inch back up to 178lbs and have become quite behind in my cycling for the year, I simply do not feel as good as I would if I were living a healthy lifestyle. I want that life, so I'm making the change... starting today!

As of June 1, I will begin my transformation. My goal is to lose a minimum of 15 lbs over the next 15 weeks. I'll do this by riding a minimum of 1500 miles on my bicycle, hoping to raise $1500 for the MS150.