my now ex BF got me started. He would bike 40 miles a day, and then come back and meet up with me to then go my 5 miles...it was all I could do at the time! LOL (he was very patient though...)
At least I have something to thank him for
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08-10-2006, 10:26 AM #1
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08-10-2006, 10:38 AM #2
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Last October, Brandy talked me in to a gym membership. Regular exercise was non-existent for almost 11 years (my excuse was having kids, not enough time, blah-blah-blah).
So, I ended up joining after a trial membership, starting going regularly. Began taking Spinning classes 4-6 times per week. About 3ish months ago, I started thinking how nice it would be to actually get out on the road and out of the gym (still go there regularly for weightlifting).
So, here I am! I absolutely love it and am thrilled that it has become such a big part of my life. I just can't get enough!~~Tiffanie~~
Your biggest challenge isn't someone else.
It's the ache in your lungs and the burning in your legs and the voice inside that yells "CAN'T".
But you don't listen. You just push harder.
And then you hear the voice whisper "CAN".
And you discover that the person you thought you were is no match for the one you really are.
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08-10-2006, 10:42 AM #3
When can I go again?!
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Oh and I have to add that I still thank Brandy quite often for getting me off of my butt. I was way overweight, out of shape and had no energy. I was always very active before kids and I had forgotten how good you feel when you take care of you!
I have now lost many pounds, tons of inches and the low metabolism. I feel great and am in the best shape I've been in since high school!
Sorry for the novel, I guess I got a little carried away.
~~Tiffanie~~
Your biggest challenge isn't someone else.
It's the ache in your lungs and the burning in your legs and the voice inside that yells "CAN'T".
But you don't listen. You just push harder.
And then you hear the voice whisper "CAN".
And you discover that the person you thought you were is no match for the one you really are.
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08-10-2006, 10:43 AM #4
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Actually my mom got me started... OK so my mom's has never ever been on a bike and well, that's why it was great for me.
As a little kid, my mom and I didn't get along (she was physically abusive) and getting out on my bike and going for hours and hours was one way I could get away from her. To me it meant freedom and I've never lost that feeling. I had been riding as long as I have memories.
Now my seriousness about cycling comes and goes and some years I've only been a casual recreational rider, but I've never lost my joy and passion for riding. I hope I never do. To this day my mom (who is still alive and very well - I say meanness and nastiness keeps the spirit going - unfortunately) still can't believe I do all those long miles on a bike - she just doesn't get it and never will. Her loss my gain I say.BCIpam - Nature Girl
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