In what will probably be my lowest mileage week between now and August, I spent more time on the treadmill than I did on my bike! I really enjoyed the variations in exercising that I was able to do this week, though, and it will hopefully all make me a stronger cyclist in the longContinue reading “Week 3: Cross-training szn”
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Week 2: Cold, cold, and more cold
Week 2 of training has come and gone! This week felt a little long but also flew by. Here’s a look at some of the more notable things I did this week: Sunday: I went to the gym with zero plan, worked a little bit of everything, only did what I enjoyed, and left feeling muchContinue reading “Week 2: Cold, cold, and more cold”
Training: Week 1
Hello again! 4K training kicked off on Monday, which was also my first day of the semester. My start-of-the-year motivation is high so I’m trying to take advantage of that and get myself into a consistent work and exercise routine. In addition to building my biking endurance I’d also like to improve my overall strength,Continue reading “Training: Week 1”
New year, new updates
So it turns out winter break isn’t all that restful when you’re a grad student! Between traveling home, grading final papers, visiting family, submitting PhD applications, making book chapter edits, celebrating an anniversary, and lots of biking to meet my 2021 distance goal, I finally feel like I’m on break… and the spring semester startsContinue reading “New year, new updates”
Giving Tuesday is for goal smashing
A short but exciting update: I HIT MY MINIMUM FUNDRAISING GOAL! I honestly did not expect to hit it today but shared my page again to promote the Ulman Foundation on Giving Tuesday. Lo and behold, I got a few more donations that put me past the $4800 mark. Thanks to each and every oneContinue reading “Giving Tuesday is for goal smashing”
FAQs
Who are you? Hello! My name is Lauren Cain and I am a proud member of the 2022 4K for Cancer team. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, where I was also a member of the UMDrumline. I finished my Master’s in Communication at the UniversityContinue reading “FAQs”
A fantastic start to fundraising!
Hello, and welcome to my first 4K for Cancer blog post! I wasn’t expecting to start documenting this experience so soon but I also wasn’t expecting things to accelerate so quickly. After months of researching the 4K, drafting and redrafting my application responses, and making hypothetical packing lists I finally decided to go for itContinue reading “A fantastic start to fundraising!”
Lauren Bikes America 