Thanks for all the advice - I knew you guys would be the ones to ask. My stamina is not what it used to be - I guess radiation/chemo does that to you. If anyone else thinks of anything, I'm all ears (or eyes, as it were). I'm planning on trying some spin classes and longer rides - hopefully the Chicago weather will cooperate. Depending on how well this goes, maybe I'll do 40 miles when I'm 40 . You never know right?

If any Chicagoans are up for a 30 miler in mid-April, let me know! I'd definitely love company.