I’m inspired. Not that I haven’t been inspired before or there aren’t zillions of reasons to be inspired, but these past few weeks, Fat Cyclist and Team Fatty have been making me consider not just my personal fitness journey but also how to give back.

Of course, Team Fatty is not the first or only that raise money for causes; I’ve ridden alongside Team in Training for years at the century ride, for instance. But now I’m wondering how I can mix my cycling with a way to make a difference not just for myself, but for someone else.

Maybe instead of Comic Con or KansasFest in 2010, I’ll join up with Team Fatty at Philly’s Livestrong event.

Inspiration means a lot. I’ve been fortunate because while my mom had cancer, I didn’t lose her. But I know that I could have, and I’ve lost other family members to it. And whatever I can do to help this cause, I think I need to do.