For those of you that don’t know, Courage Is My Strength is only part of my mission these days. I use this blog and my YouTube channel to hopefully reach women that need information about what they are going to go through with their mastectomy and reconstruction surgeries, but I also have created Team Courage Racing. My dream was to create an off road race team to help inspire and encourage women to keep their spirits alive, and to keep chasing their dreams even after the changes and heartache they go through with these surgeries.
Slideshow From The Mexican 1000
Click on the photo below to open a slideshow of photos from the Mexican 1000.
I was so fortunate and I am profoundly touched that I was allowed to participate in such an amazing event. Pam, Ashley, Mike, Ken and all the rest not only put a huge smile on my face, but touched my life in ways I don’t think I can ever explain or possibly repay. Thank you all so much for letting me be a part of this adventure!
Finally Home and Clean
Whew! Traveling from the south end of Baja to my town in Colorado is a long way to go in two days! But I’m home, and finally able to take a long hot bath to try to soak away some of the dirt. Laundry is almost done, dogs are happy, and I think I will sleep very well tonight.
Race Is Over And I’m Going Home
I still have so many memories and updates to share, but I think there will be some changes in this blog soon and I’ll save them for those changes. It looks like Team Courage really needs its own site and blog now. So many exciting things happened on this trip for Team Courage, and there are sooo many adventures on the horizon. It’s time to divide Courage Is My Strength and Team Courage so that each project and site can focus on and address the right people.
Start of Last Race Day-You’re Invited to La Paz!
Michele, May 1st 2010 |
Quick Check In
I don’t have the energy for much of a post, but just wanted to let yall know that I am safe and healthy in Loreto. We haven’t had much sleep, as time keeper I have to be first at the start and last at the finish. The course has been tough for some vehicles, so we’ve been at the finish line very late. Although Pam and Ken and Eliseo have it much worse, they have to put together the times for the entire day before starting tomorrow.
Safe Arrival In Mexicali
Yay! We arrived in Mexicali today! I have to just say that I have met amazing people already, so early in the journey. Pam, Mike, Toni, Betsy, Ashley…wow, it truly touches my heart the kindness and friendship of these wonderful people. I feel as though I have known them forever and it’s only been one day.
Day One On The Road
Just try to catch me, I dare you! 
Leaving Colorado for the start of my latest Baja adventure was a lot more difficult than I imagined it would be. I had a lot on my mind the night before, and a great case of nervous anxiety as well, and found myself wide awake at 3am.
Listen to My First Radio Appearance!
Thank you all for being interested in my recent appearance on the Dave Stall radio show, and for your patience while I tracked down the files of the show to post here! I have divided the hour long show into 4 segements, each of them about 10 minutes long. So grab some coffee and listen to what you can!
