do you ride by time or miles?

[Batbike]

I started out this season with a specific, increasing schedule of days and mileage. I finally realized that I was taking the fun out of it for myself. I ride for 2 reasons, fun and fitness. I'll still hit one or 2 of my goals for the year. I'll still continue to improve.

That all came to mind with the term junk miles. That mileage was turning my rides into junk.

I am with you ... having set a mileage goal and speed/cadence goal at beginning of year, only to discover that the numbers were taking the fun away. I literally would have days where I felt I "had to ride" and with that attitude, the rides became **junk mile** rides.

Weird part: I ride by time -- trying to ride XYZ amount of time and hope for XZY amount of miles (toward my goal). No fun ... doesn't help my fitness because my inner soul is not filled ... yep, to me that is junk!

New goals ... time is good; miles will come ... I will improve my self because myself will be physically, mentally, and spiritually improved!