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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, I've committed to raising funds as we ride 343 miles to honor the fallen, support the survivors, and stand with the first responders who still fight battles most of us never see, including cancer, trauma, and the toll of years spent serving others.Please help me support this cause by making a donation through my page and don't forget to send this page to any friends you think might be interested in donating. I can't do this without you!
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Ride of Resilience: Training & Recovery Update
Saturday 25th JulI’m officially coming up on four weeks post-ablation, and things have been going smoothly! I haven’t experienced any weird beats or palpitations. The first three months following an ablation are known as the blanking period, a time when the heart is healing and it’s common to experience temporary palpitations or strange rhythms. So far, the only thing I’ve noticed are a few mild sensations—definitely no chest pain.
Because I’m still on post-ablation medication that limits my heart rate, I’m not quite back to where I was in May, nor do I have the same strength I had before these heart issues popped up. I tend to get winded a lot easier when trying to put watts into the pedals. To manage this safely, I monitor my pulse and power output very carefully on the bike, making sure I get an optimum workout while using my physical energy efficiently.
Despite the temporary physical limitations, the training miles are stacking up nicely:
Training Goal: I’m sitting around 1,300 to 1,400 miles toward my original 1,500-mile goal.
Next Target: I’m officially bumping my overall training goal up to 1,750 miles!
Fundraising Update
On the fundraising front, I have officially met the required minimum! A huge thank-you to everyone who has donated so far—it is very much appreciated, and I know of at least one more donation coming in soon.
If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please consider supporting the cause. The funds go directly toward helping Boston and New York firefighters who are actively battling cancer. As a reminder, this journey is called the Ride of Resilience, honoring the 343 firefighters who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Back-to-Back Saddle Time
Now, the focus shifts to stringing together multi-day long rides to build up endurance and get comfortable with consecutive days in the saddle.
Tomorrow is set to be a 40- to 50-mile day. The plan:
1. Ride from home over toward Washington Boulevard and Fifth Avenue.
2. Meet up with the kids and a chaperone from Operation Better Block.
3. Ride down to enjoy Open Streets Pittsburgh.
4. Head back to the starting point and finish the ride home.
It’s going to be a long day, but the weather forecast looks ideal, and I’m really looking forward to getting out there.
The Final Stretch
We are almost at the one-month countdown before launching the Ride of Resilience, which will be followed immediately by the Pennsylvania EMS Memorial Ride. All told, I’ll be putting in just under 500 miles across eight days of riding.
Thank you all for following along and supporting this mission. Please wish me luck!
It’s Getting Closer!
Tuesday 30th Jun As the two month mark prior to the ride approaches, it’s getting closer! What’s getting closer?
Thank You Monroeville Fire Department 6 for your very generous support!
Saturday 16th May Huge thank you to chief Corye Ramsey, and the membership of Monroeville fire department six for supporting my fundraising efforts: I’m really close to being able to concentrate on getting my mileage up knowing that the fundraising is almost to my orginial goal Share
Training in full swing!
Monday 11th May Now That the weather has finally started to break in Western Pennsylvania. My training has moved into full swing. I’m getting outside as much as I can to get the mileage on the bike to prepare for this event in September..
It’s been a busy week!
Tuesday 14th AprGrateful For The Support Of My Donors
$250
Theo And Noa
$111.25
Anonymous
You're one amazing man, and I can't wait to meet you!!
$25
Janet Marciniak
$100
Anonymous
You’re an inspiration to so many. Proud to call you my friend.
$57.38
Diane Dangelo
Thank you for doing this. Hope it’s a wonderful ride.
$28.88
Kathy Karelitz
What a wonderful thing you are doing. So very proud of you.
$55.66
Cheryl Levin
Good luck!!
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Facebook Donation
$51.52
Facebook Donation
$50
Jim Mcevoy
$20
Anonymous
Your crazy. Be safe
$107.82
Mark Yocca
All the best on your ride!!
$520
Monroeville Vfc No.6
$150
Isaac Barnier
Proud of you pappy! You’re going to do great! 🚴💪
$25
Bernard Newman
$106.82
Ann Laaff
Good luck on your ride. Enjoy the views!!!
$54.86
Doug Cole
$106.82
Jason Howard
Great Cause. Have fun!
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Alan Karelitz
$54.86
Melissa Knutson
$106.82
Alison B. Rubin
Have a fabulous ride. You picked an incredible cause, more than glad to pitch in!!
$27.88
Margie Sussman
$100
Anonymous
Best of luck to you, Special K!
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Stefanie Foreman
Good luck, Alan! Great cause!
$54.86
Louis Goodman
$27.88
Bonnie Doyle
$20
Raquel
Better get your training in!
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Joi Nelson
Hope all is well Alan!! Have a great ride!!
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Cheryl Richardson
343 Miles, have fun.
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Lou Goodman & Tom Siebenaler
You’re doing a great thing, Alan. Have a good ride!
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Fred Bortz
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Melanie
$25.81
Good luck! You got this Pappy! Love, Theo and Noa