Well, I do so love my bikes. I have a great road and fabulous mountain bike. It has also been too terribly long since I last road them. I know that they have felt neglected. SO. . .this is my story. .
Several weeks ago my mother in-law told me about a bike ride for womens health/cancer. Only women ride and there are several distances up to a full century. I am thinking, why not try for at least 50 miles. I talked with Travis, who is training for a couple triathlons this summer, and ask if he wants to ride with me. OH, I LOVE MY HUSBAND!! He is always game for a good ride. We pull out my bike and head out. (Trav pulling Olivia-she loves it!!!) I don't fit in any of my biking clothes and had to wear Trav's shorts. (true confessions here, that is embarrassing) Off we go. Nothing too terrible. I do okay. I can't quite make it up the mountain we live on to make it back home but I felt okay.
Well, today, I made it! I am not fast, nor hard core. I have friends that ride like the wind and are so much stronger than I am. The point is, I rode as hard as I could. I rode with all I had for well over 10 miles. Lots of wind, and up the mountain without stopping.
By the first week of June I will ride 50 miles for womens health. It might kick my trash but I am ready. Yes, I am back. I am ready to test my body and it's limits. I am ready to look good, feel good and pretty much do everything again.
This post is pretty self involved but I could use support. I know that many of you a 10 or 50 mile bike ride is measly. But for me this is one step at a time, this is my turn around point. I need to be healthier. I need my daughter to grow up with healthy, fit habits. I also need support. Cheer me on! I know I can do this. I want this. And I miss the burn.
Here I am, fat, and embarrassingly lazy. I need to be accountable, so I will post about my progress and hopefully you all can cheer me on!
"Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded."
7 comments:
I envy your determination! I know exactly what you are talking about and I know the power of positive thinking is real. You can do it and I'm excited to read updates!! Thanks for your example!!
That is AWESOME! Biking is WAY cooler than running:-). I love it. It's a great sport that we will be able to do until we are OLD!
Also, making commitments on the blog is definitely helpful. I know it totally helped me to stop eating sugar for the time I did (I am not so strict anymore).
You are so awesome! What a fantastic goal and what a great way to make yourself accountable. After I have this baby in July I'm sure you'll be seeing a similar post on my blog. You are such a great mom - I love that you want your daughter to grow up with healthy habits like her parents. She is so lucky to have you!
I echo Monica - as soon as I have this baby I am so there! I can't ride a bike... or run... but I do love to walk! I get frustrated with how much weight I gain too, but mostly just want to have a strong healthy body!!! Good luck to you - you are being such an awesome example! Thank you!!!!
If it makes you feel better, I don't even own a bike. And I'm pretty sure I couldn't make it around the block. (Okay, maybe I could in Texas because it's all flat and a low elevation) But you're definitely an inspiration to me! I feel like I should get a bike AND ride it. I can't run much because I have ankles that like to sprain, etc and I'd really rather not have to have surgery. :)
Keep up the hard/good work!
I'm sure you're doing great! I love to ride bikes. We just don't have a bike trailer to pull the kids.
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