Where to begin? I saw some of the 2011 riders my first semester here at UT out by the Main Building as they passed out fliers promoting Texas 4000. Although the idea seemed so crazy to me at the time, I was nonetheless curious. That week I spent my free time viewing this website, looking […]

It is my first year in college, and let me just say that if someone had told me everything that was going to happen this past year to me, I wouldn’t have believed them. Nothing in life ever goes how we imagine it, and yet we still wake up each morning to see what gifts […]

My disclaimer: I have the best mom in the world and she has been my greatest teacher, biggest fan, and source of inspiration. That being said, when I was younger my mom used to (only twice) put me in the shower, fully clothed. Sounds fun right? I remember the emotions of that first time well, […]

I think a good goal in life is to make every day special. So I’m making today special by writing my first blog! I’ve been reading my teammates’ blogs for a few weeks now, and every time I feel more excited and inspired for this journey that we have set out on. I have to […]

After dating a marathon runner and triathlete for two years, I have made countless trips to bike shops and running stores to get things for him. But now, now its my turn. A few weeks ago I got to go to Jack and Adams Bike Shop not for him, but for me. This time its […]

If you put in half the amount of effort, you’ll get half of a result. If you wear your half-finger gloves in 35-degree weather, you’ll lose half of your fingers. This past Saturday I suited up for a cold morning to the best of my ability, covering most of my body, save my precious fingertips. […]

I know it’s only been 2 days since my last journal entry, but something exciting happened today. Riley Yung, my friend from 3 doors down the hallway, has officially made my first donation towards my ride! He came in and randomly put $5 in my hands. “I thought you might need this so here it […]

Hope. Knowledge. Charity. These three words are the bulk of our Mission Statement. I was thinking about what they meant to me today. In our interviews I said hope was the most important to me because without hope what good is your charity and knowledge. I still believe that, but today I was thinking about […]

This past Saturday I volunteered at the LiveSTRONG Austin Marathon. We met on our bikes before the sun rose at 6 AM then biked to the “Yellow Mile” or the 9 mile marker. It was THE place to be. We were there to support and cheer. Runners would pass by and immediately light up. I […]

Since being back in Austin after winter break, our training and really everything T4K has been snow-balling!! (No pun intended with all of this cold weather!) We now have strict mileage requirements to complete every week, core workouts, Monday night meetings, volunteer hours, and fun team socials. Texas 4000 is taking over my life, but […]