Hi Everyone!

Beebs: It sounds like you had a great time last Sunday . Have you been out since then?

Ben and I enjoyed a 20 mile ride yesterday afternoon..... But, the first 5 miles were the toughest for me - my legs hurt/they felt very weak, my breathing was a bit of a problem (but, SOOOOOO much better than before, definitely!).

Ben asked if I wanted to turn around, but, I really didn't want to do that. The first few miles have always been the most difficult for me.

The road we started on was a bit hilly -- I stopped about 8 times in 45 minutes, whether it was to catch my breath, have a drink, blow my nose. They were "necessary stops" too -- I didn't feel as if I could've pushed myself.

After 5 miles, I felt perfectly fine and was really enjoying myself and, at the end of 20, felt I could go another 7 - 10 miles.

So, perhaps this has to do with "not warming up"??

If my problem is what this sounds like, what exercises do you suggest for a good warm up?

Thanks for your help!

Have a great day.

Denise