Why Is It Not Getting Easier?

An alternative cyclist on the River Maine near Frankfurt

Carole Edrich is worried. Should she be working on her Etape-from-Chemo challenge when she feels so desperately ill? What she thought was light at the end of the tunnel might just have been from an approaching bike.

Sleep Or Schedule?

I felt so much better a year ago (pictured here)

Carole Edrich breaks her Etape-from-Chemo challenge training schedule and all she wants to do is sleep.

Finding Time

Shooting through Specialized tyres in Colombia

When you’re training for the Etape du Tour fitting everything into the day is a considerable challenge. In training for her Etape-from-Chemo challenge, Carole Edrich discovers other variables in the mix.

No Harm in Sharm but I’m fatigued indeed

tidying up at the well

Despite a great trip to Egypt and the Sinai, Carole finds herself battling ill-health and chronic fatigue. She never thought that her Etape-from-Chemo challenge would be easy, but now she’s getting scared.

O Man it was hard!

One of Oman's many beautiful wadis

For Carole Edrich a trip to Oman was very difficult. In training for her Etape-from-Chemo challenge, but recovering from breast cancer is not that easy

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

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Carole Edrich discovers that the symptoms that stopped any progress on her Etape-from-Chemo Challenge were adverse reactions to a drug supposed to aid her recovery.

What A Difference A Week Makes!

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Carole Edrich celebrates the first week of the new year’s training and the first small steps towards fitness for her Etape-from-Chemo challenge

Busy and Bone-Achingly Weary

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As more challenges develop Carole Edrich wonders about whether she should rest-the light at the end of the tunnel to her Etape-from-Chemo challenge is beginning to look like an onrushing train.

Challenging Capoeira

Capoeira Ceara in Bethnal Green, London

Carole Edrich finds Capoeira more challenging than she expected, but is expecting that in time they’ll be a significant benefit in the training for her Etape-from-Chemo challenge

Cold Sprain – Warm Stretches

the beautiful Quantocks

After a cold, a quick recovery from a nasty injury makes Carole Edrich wonder about alternative ways to get fitter while training for her Etape-from-Chemo challenge