This is a picture of Tracy and me before our 100 mile ride from Edmond to Blackwell, OK on Saturday. Nobody wants to see the pictures of us after the 100 mile ride to Blackwell!
Tracy is more serious and quiet... sometimes riding 30 miles before talking. Tom, who can't let 30 seconds pass before talking says, "That's okay. I'll do all the talking, Tracy. You just have to listen!"
Training for a cross country ride is similar to the Christian life. Your train and prepare yourself physically to accomplish the goal of finishing the distance. We train ourselves spiritually to persevere through difficulties and prepare for the next opportunity to serve Christ.