It's going to be a while before I can afford to get my bike fixed, I think. We have a lot of expenses right now. So - I guess I'm going to have to do something else for fitness. I tried running a few times this year. I tore my plantaris muscle the first time, but it's healed now.

I'm actually kind of excited about it. I wonder how long it will be before I can run a mile without stopping. Once I can run a mile - how long will it be before I can run 5 miles? I would be so proud of myself if I ran 5 miles without stopping. I would be absolutely bursting with pride.

If I dedicated as much time to running as I do to cycling, I'd probably get in better shape than I'm in now, right? Running is so much harder . . . .

Any words of wisdom for a beginner?