My Red Bike

I remember the wonderful children's book by Scott Emerson and Howard Post, The Magic Boots. It was my youngest son's favorite book. When we read it, he would get a far off look in his eyes and he would mentally travel with William Wilkins...down the Amazon River and other incredible adventures. Just as those boots carry William away, so too does My Red Bike.

Yes, there is an actual Red Bike. It's a custom-fitted Serotta that has carried me, literally and figuratively, for thousands of miles. It has carried me through life's transitions and inspires me to take on the world. In fact, five days from now Red Bike and I will ride 200 miles in support of a cure for MS. This, after a year of rehab from Rotator Cuff surgery with all of its complications.

Plans for this blog are to explore what it is to live a long and very full life. How do we get better, physically, mentally and spiritually, instead of falling prey to the traps of aging. I am by nature, physical. Fitness is central to my being and as I approach a new decade of life, the plan is to expect great physical performance from this body. I am nearing 50 and feel better than I have in years.

"Every morning when William Wilkins got out of bed, he brushed his teeth, patted his dog, Bob, and put on his cowboy boots..."

What possible adventure could lie ahead?
William has his boots...and we have My Red Bike