Have you ever given yourself a challenge—just to see if you could do it? Not for a medal, not for applause, just because you had the determination to see it through?
Well, our 2025 Pine Beach 5K race director, Mindy D’Addario, did exactly that this September. She decided she would get on her bike every single day of the month—and not just for a spin. Her goal was to ride the same number of miles as the calendar date.
So, September 1st? Just 1 mile. September 15th? That meant 15 miles. And on the final day, September 30th—she capped it off with 30 miles. When all was said and done, Mindy logged an amazing 465 miles in just one month!
What carried her through? Quiet determination, a love of riding, and the satisfaction of sticking with her goal from start to finish.
Pretty inspiring, right? Maybe it’ll spark you to set a little challenge for yourself. No fanfare, no awards, no crowds—just that great feeling of accomplishment.
Or, as Mindy likes to put it:
“Keep Moving Forward.”
