May I Toot MY Own Horn?

**jeannierides** · 08-01-2007, 05:11 AM

Marcie, that's wonderful! Congratulations on a great summer's end!

**LBTC** · 08-01-2007, 05:19 AM

Marcie, that is fantastic! Those are some amazing PBs, and after such a difficult summer for you! YAY!!!

Hugs and cheering celebratory butterflies,
~T~

**indysteel** · 08-01-2007, 06:30 AM

Marcie, that's a whole lotta miles. Amazing; I'm so impressed. Dare I ask how many miles you have for the year?

**short cut sally** · 08-01-2007, 06:37 AM

woooo hoooo to you..that is really great...keep up the good work!

**Duck on Wheels** · 08-01-2007, 08:38 AM

Congratulations, MB, on turning such a downer Summer around!!! I hope that's got you set up for a Fall full of all good things!

**IFjane** · 08-01-2007, 09:22 AM

From someone who never leaves the school setting, even in summer, congratulations, Makbike & have a wonderful school year. Here's hoping you have a classroom full of little angels this year!

**makbike** · 08-01-2007, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by indysteel

Marcie, that's a whole lotta miles. Amazing; I'm so impressed. Dare I ask how many miles you have for the year?

Indysteel I've logged 4270.57 miles thus far this year. Of these miles 3363.32 have been road miles and the rest were logged on my trainer.

**sundial** · 08-01-2007, 02:40 PM

That's FANTASTIC!! So, on average, how many miles would you put in per ride? I'm, um, a little math challenged.

**makbike** · 08-01-2007, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by sundial

That's FANTASTIC!! So, on average, how many miles would you put in per ride? I'm, um, a little math challenged.

Thanks!

If I just use my road miles I'm averaging 24.5 miles/ride. If I add in the trainer miles the average is 22.12 miles. Finally, on the trainer I averaged 16.4 miles/ride.

**sbctwin** · 08-01-2007, 03:00 PM

Yes you may toot your own horn, pat yourself on the back and celebrate

Your accomplishments this summer say a lot about the person your are. Congratulations.

**sundial** · 08-01-2007, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by makbike

Thanks!

If I just use my road miles I'm averaging 24.5 miles/ride. If I add in the trainer miles the average is 22.12 miles. Finally, on the trainer I averaged 16.4 miles/ride.

Wow!! I think you should do a commercial for Tour de France next year!

Do you ride every day? I've been riding 3-4 days/week and would like to ride more, but I'm afraid of overdoing it. Any tips for this newbie?

**indysteel** · 08-02-2007, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by makbike

Indysteel I've logged 4270.57 miles thus far this year. Of these miles 3363.32 have been road miles and the rest were logged on my trainer.

Equally impressive. Great job. I'm sorry that you've gone through some tough things this summer, but it sounds like your bike has been a source of comfort. I can relate.....

Keep on pedaling. I hope you, the Silvers and I can meet at the Horsey next year so that I can congratulate you in person!

K-

**Tri Girl** · 08-02-2007, 05:42 AM

TOOT TOOT TOOT

There- I helped toot your horn for you. Congrats on an AMAZING accomplishment. I just can't imagine riding so much. You must have "bits of steel" (hmmm... I just thought of a new workout series).

You should be VERY proud of yourself- and even more proud because your life is moving on and you're along for the ride. You've chosen to be positive, and for that good things will come your way!!!!

On a side note-sorry to hear that summer is over.

I go back on Monday- but no kids until the 14th. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my job- but that downtime in the summer is exactly what I need to refresh myself after the insanity/madness of spring testing and all the hormones that make teaching almost impossible after Spring Break.

**makbike** · 08-02-2007, 06:56 PM

Tri Girl thanks so much for the multiple toots! I had a great time last month on my bike and enjoyed every mile I rode. I just know good things are coming my way. Yes the game of life is filled with twist and turns and some are much worse than others but I'm plugging along, trying to stay busy, trying to keep positive and enjoying myself. Blessing come in many different shapes and sizes and I'm showered in them each day. Life is good and I've learned it is okay to be sad.

I've survived two days of professional development this week. Yesterday's was painful. Today's session was great for the teachers leading it gave us lots of time to work in our classrooms. Tomorrow is opening day (no students) and Monday the buses roll. I'm looking forward to meeting my new group of kids, all 130+. I'm sad to see my summer come to an end for I was finally starting to relax. I know that going back to school will be good for me for it will keep me very busy and greatly reduce my "pondering time." It is going to be a good year. Enjoy your final days and more importantly have a great year with your new students.

**uforgot** · 08-01-2007, 06:22 PM

Personally, I don't think you should toot your horn. Nope, a simple toot won't do at all in this situation. I think you need to lean on it with your entire arm and let it rip for a good long time. All I can say is WOW!!!! GOOD GOING!!!

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