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Me either...except for my few minor-ish mountain bike crashes last summer, and of course my big pelvic fracture-inducing crash on April 17, '05. About that day, I often thought later "Couldn't I have done something else that day besides a training ride?" :D But your sentiment is right - aside from a crash, I always feel great after a ride!Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
Emily
Emily - I thought about that after my post. Even after the hardest, most difficult, most uncomfortable and most painful rides, I'm always still glad I went! :)
Of course, I've never had a major crash - so that would definitely be a different situation!
The "reputation"--what can I say?
I love hearing "I heard there was a strong female rider at the ride last week, that must have been you." Must have been :)
Day two, MS Tour, woke up with a migraine, still rode 30 miles. Definitely wanted my meds, a cold compress, and a cool dark room. I wanted to go home, I wanted my mommy.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
But most days, I ride because it's FUN! and I like to eat cookies, and icecream, and cheesecake, and and...
I ride so my butt doesn't get any bigger than it already is...
Oh...and I like to eat. Hence, the big butt. :p
I'm an artist and I get my inspiration from nature. I love this time of year because the mist is rising from the fields and I've seen some spectacular sunrises. It's also my favorite time of the year and I love the fall foliage.
I started biking this spring because I love being outdoors, the scenery around here is gorgeous, it's a great break from "life" and stress, and I need to get into a healthier place.
Before today - the joy of exercise, knowing I was working toward a better me, knowing that someday the rides wouldn't seem so hard because I was building muscle and endurance - BUT I was getting frustrated because I was so slow and it seemed so hard
Today - New bike and new attitude! I road my new bike with the club this morning and I kept up, flew up the hills AHEAD of the club, did 30 miles with tons of leg and lung to spare. It was so freaking awesome I can't wait to go out again and didn't want to come home!!!
I just love to be outside and the feeling of the movement that I can provide through my legs. I love the fast and intense rides and the slow rides. It helps to clear my mind after a day of work. Sometimes I am pretty darn tired and think, do I really want to go for a ride??? Yes of course..:D
If I put on my cycling clothes, I will ride !;)
I'm taking the metro today 'cos my legs are telling me they need a day off, and my first thought this morning was "oh, no - that means I have to WALK down to the station... That's so SLOW!!" :D
Endorphin addiction for sure. Biking makes me feel great the rest of the day!
Also as I am approaching 50 years old (I'm 48 and a half) my motto was fit by 50. Now it's fast by 50:) .
I love it. There is not one thing that is negative about cycling. It is a beautiful sport with elegant bikes and the best kind of people.
I look out my window and see the mountains I ride through and want to just go. And then the phone rings and that makes me run out the door!
Also reading this thread makes me want to get out there. Making breakfast now so i can go soon.
I had today off from work, and had every intention of picking up my bike from the shop and taking it for a quick spin. But, when I got up this morning, I turned on the TV and got sucked in! When I finally did pick up my bike from the shop, the last thing I wanted to do was ride. But, I thought about this thread and more specifically, the quote below:
"GLC1968 - 'I remind myself that I've never ever gotten back from a ride and thought "man, I wish I hadn't done that.'"
That was enough motivation to get my butt moving and out the door - I knew that I wouldn't regret riding, but I would certainly regret sitting on the couch all day. Thanks, ladies!