Riding ten miles is by no means a major accomplishment for most cyclists, but when you haven't been able to ride more than about 5 or so miles for a year due to health issues, it's a glorious day indeed when you feel strong enough to ride ten.
I have done several centuries, including Heartbreak Hundred twice with over 8,000 feet of climbing. I have done three road races. To rejoice over ten miles is laughable, especially when my average pace was 12 mph! And yet, I am very much rejoicing and I'm so excited that I finally feel like I can begin to build my base and get fit again.
Heartbreak Hundred 2013, here I come! (Well, maybe 2014 . . .
(If you're curious what my health issues are, read my post from a few days ago entitled "I'm BACK! (I think)".
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Thread: I RODE TEN MILES!!! (Tee hee!)
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05-11-2012, 12:40 PM #1
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I RODE TEN MILES!!! (Tee hee!)
GO RIDE YOUR BIKE!!!
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05-11-2012, 12:58 PM #2
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Not laughable and a great thing, Jiffer. Having had fibromyalgia change my life 20 years ago--and coming back from it--I have some acquaintance with this. Rejoice away and rock on!
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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05-11-2012, 01:23 PM #3
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Congratulations!
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05-11-2012, 01:23 PM #4
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Nice!
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05-11-2012, 01:25 PM #5
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Very sweet, congratulations! I am so glad you are starting to feel better, yay for you!
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05-11-2012, 01:45 PM #6
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YAHOO! you are the back!!!!
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