Rogers2Malibu - Days #18-24

From Bret's journal: We've settled into a good rhythm at World Gym's Springdale location. They have a room full of these really great Keiser spin bikes:

We've made it a habit to participate in the spin class that meets from 5:15-6:10am on M/W/F and then also ride on T/Th afternoons. Last week we crossed into New Mexico, and next week we'll arrive in Arizona. We're over 700 miles into this adventure!

To be honest, I had no idea what I was getting into when we planned this ride! I've never been consistent with being active, especially in the winter. And this winter has been really cold! Several mornings when I've left the house at 4:45am, the temperature has been in the single digits. Yikes!

Nonetheless, I've shifted my sleep schedule so that I get up by 4am on M/W/F to go to spin class. And I can tell you that I'm feeling a lot better! Strangely, I've had a diminished appetite for coffee (say it ain't so!) and find myself drinking a lot more water. Guess my body just craves it! And because I'm up and active early, I'm not so tired during the day, even if I ride 50 miles before 7am (like we did this morning). Perhaps I'm getting hooked! Just so you know I'm still human, I sleep until about 8:30 on Saturday mornings AND enjoy a cup of Airship coffee, roasted right here in Bentonville.

I'm excited about getting out on the Razorback Greenway this spring with my family to explore the trails and parks in northwest Arkansas. (Check out Get Active NWA too.) I think I'll be in a lot better shape to keep up with my kids!

We're riding to raise awareness about hunger and funding for our upcoming NWA vs HUNGER event. If you'd like to get involved, please support our Indiegogo campaigns (Bret and Jarod) or get a team together and join us to pack meals on March 7-8 in Rogers. Thanks!