Am I too chikkin?

[Tuckervill]

One way I control my breathing (get it back in control) is to whistle. When I'm alone, I sing. Singing is more annoying than whistling, I think, and I can whistle almost inaudibly. I started doing it when I practiced my ukulele and I couldn't keep up with the breathing of the song (that was a few years ago, when I wasn't as fit). I started it unconsciously, and I noticed last year that I was doing it on hills unconsciously. Now I use it as a tool consciously on the arc-trainer at the gym, while running, riding, or playing uke (which I hardly ever do anymore).

Karen

[denny]

Ladies- it only got better! I did my first ride by myself in our local park without the "team" escort. 3 laps for a total of 15 miles on our hilly park. Yeahh!! I did notice that my speed and the muscle grinding burn on the last few hills got better with each lap. Glad to say I could have gone for 4 laps except I was advised not to overdo it on the first time out.

Yup. So I'm addicted and planned on aiming for 20 mls today, but a belly ache took care of those lofty ambitions. It might have been for the best because my crotch is on fire and not in a romantic way either! I'll move unto the thread for First aid on the girlie parts, saddle stuff, etc.

Who knew sitting on ice cubes could feel so gooood.

[Momonbikemob]

Ha ha! This was a fun Thread to read, Thanks 'denny' for sharing with us! Great to read that you got out there! Way to go!
I've got to get out there on the road too... I get chickin. I've been doing the trainer thing, but it's just not the same as the fresh air, etc.
Keep it up! Well, when you recover... you know where.