203 days on July 01,
2012
My pal Lynne has wanted to do something to show her support
for the journey I have been going through grieving and healing. She hatched a
plan back in February that has given me something for which I could strive and
look forward. Knowing that I often plan these infamous “24 hour adventure Days”
She came up with a similar challenge that I have never attempted but will serve
its purpose of suffering, pain and enduring. There are a handful of us that
will be trying to complete a ½ Ironman this Sunday July 1st. It is
the first of what we hope will be a second fundraiser annually for my brother’s foundation. The
Kirk ”Rocky” Derichsweiler Memorial Foundation https://www.facebook.com/dana.derichsweiler#!/pages/Kirk-Rocky-Derichsweiler-Memorial-Foundation/324518870906543
Everyone entered is making a donation and I am asking for pledges per
mile. We have been able to do some great work through the foundation
focusing on educating kids about organ donation and getting kids on bikes
through Community Cycles.
The next place we are looking is to find a way to
help some of the wild fire victims. Rocky would have it no other way.
Let’s break it down –
1.2 mile swim -- I got this, not super fast and like most
cyclist I will just want to get through it.
56.0 mile Bike -- this is where I plan on getting in a
groove… it is a long ride and will be my
longest with my new knee but I feel good about the ride.
13.1 mile run -- this
going to hurt, there is no cheating when you run I am going to have to really
push myself albeit slowly to finish this 13.1miles. It will be the furthest I
have run in years since before having knee issues!
Here is the scoop on Knellie, my new knee –
I would say I am close to about 70% on my recovery. She
still has some swelling and I am pushing it of course but in a calculated
careful way. I have been working so hard at rehab and it is fun in that hurts
so good kinda way. I am grateful to have the opportunity and determination to
do it.
I was able to run the Bolder Boulder 10k the whole way
without stopping. I am slow and take some time to warm up but I am hopeful I
can run/walk my way through 13.1 miles.
I have been healing everything, my knee, my skin cancer that
was removed and of course my heart.
Thank You to Lynne for putting this event together. Thank
you to Xanthe for loving me well everyday through everything. And, Rocky I feel you are with me through it all - always.
If you would like to
make a pledge say $1 per mile if I
finish it all that is $70.30
At .50 cents a mile only $35.15
Now come on I know you can do .25 cents a mile that is only $17.58
I will post my results! And let you know if I get all of
that 70.3
And then you can get me your donation.
When that happens…
Please send a check or hand me cash I can give you a receipt
for this tax deductible donation.
KRD Foundation
I/co Dana Derichsweiler
4894 Kings Ridge Blvd
Boulder, CO. 80301
Live Love!
Dana D
