Yes, Starfish! That's exactly how I felt. It was hard to be an awkward, unathletic kid. Add good grades and being a classical musician and boy was I just asking to be ridiculed!
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08-21-2007, 05:54 PM #1
Mmmmm... Broccoli?
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08-21-2007, 06:12 PM #2
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I just want to chime in on the good words.
I'm sometimes amazed at how good getting up a hill makes me feel, so I totally cheer when I hear about others getting up hills, or even just giving things a go. Well done!
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08-21-2007, 07:22 PM #3
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That is great! I can feel your happiness in your post. Hope you have many more wonderful rides ahead of you!
AnnieTime is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived." Captain Jean Luc Picard
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08-21-2007, 08:45 PM #4
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good for you!
It makes riding so much more enjoyable when you're confident.
I know, I had that feeling on last Sunday's club ride; everything just seemed to "click".
Just a matter of more time in the saddle.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
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08-21-2007, 10:54 PM #5
Holly magnet.
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Hey - what's this
for? Go you!
Oh, I wish I could go ride up some hills tomorrow. (Did I really just say that?
) Being a lady of leisure was much more fun than this working thing, if less well paid. 
Drink coffee and do stupid things faster with more energy.
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08-22-2007, 01:18 AM #6
f/k/a Mr. S.
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We'll never climb Mt. Everest, but I'm sure we get the same feeling each time we conquer a new hill on our bike.
You've done a great thing
If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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08-22-2007, 05:08 AM #7
Mmmmm... Broccoli?
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I'm blown over by the sweet responses! You guys are the best!
I just took another step and scheduled a coaching with a local cycling instructor who apparently teaches bike handling, group riding skills, and just general good form on the bike. Looks like my lesson will be on Monday!
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08-22-2007, 11:16 AM #8
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Awesome!!
GREAT to see you deciding to choose to ignore the negative "I can't" thoughts - so much of what we achieve is decided by whats in our heads - its not all about the muscles.
It is about personal achievement and having fun achieving. Such a thrill. Well done
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow".
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