Your Crashing because of this with Kathy

Catherine Pickett, author and cyclist, reveals how writing a novel about a woman with multiple sclerosis led her to complete the 150-mile MS-150 ride—despite not having ridden 100 miles in 18 years. What began as a research exercise became a profound personal journey of resilience, identity, and redefining limits. She shares how riding an e-bike wasn’t cheating but a powerful tool for inclusion, how her son was adopted by a racing team during the ride, and how chronic illness in her family—ALS, epilepsy, Parkinson’s—shaped her empathy and storytelling. The episode dismantles myths about aging, injury, and ability, showing that strength isn’t about perfection but persistence. Catherine’s core message: you don’t need to be 'ready' to start—just begin, adapt, and trust the body’s capacity to heal and grow. This is a raw, uplifting testament to the mind-body connection forged through movement, creativity, and courage.