May I Toot MY Own Horn?

**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.

**onimity** · 08-01-2007, 03:37 PM

That is so impressive!!!

I've been strutting around all week since I broke 600 for the month!

I didn't ever respond to your earlier posts about your summer but I read them and found them eerily similar to a rather nasty winter I had a few years back. It was a really rough time but I learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of confidence in the bounce back. I'm so glad to see that you are doing so well.

Rock on, girl.

Anne

**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?

**sundial** · 08-01-2007, 03:41 PM

Oh, and I love your kitty's eyes. Such a sweet face!

**makbike** · 08-01-2007, 06:05 PM

Thanks ladies for all the kind words and support. It has been a rough summer but I'm moving forward with my head held high. I'm fully recovered from my surgery and I'm working hard to put exBF behind me as best I can. Some days are better than others but I continue to look for the good and I just know good things await me.

Sundial, I try to ride at least 6 days each week but I will confess sometimes I just keep riding. I listen to my legs for they are not shy and will quickly tell me when I need to give them a day or two of relaxation. I took 4 days off in July and a on a few of those it took everything I had not to pull a bike out and go for a spin.

My goal each month is 500 miles which is not hard for me to reach when the weather is warm/hot but is a bit of challenge when I'm on the trainer.

The kitten in my picture is Penelope. She turned 1 year old back in April and is a devil of a child. She looks very innocent but she is not. I love her to pieces but she has issues.

**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.

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