Oh please continue with your story Jayjay! And you ask the question, “Have we (I) been there?!” Oh my goodness yes! I used to run a lot when I was in my 30s and 40s. Then I had back surgery when I was 42 years old and all running had to stop. In fact why let just running stop? I went for it all. Yep, all forms of exercise completely came to a big HALT! I put on 35 pounds and my once lean hard muscles turned to jiggly jello-y flab! It was horrible! But worse than that my mind went into a depressed state. My husband and kids were concerned. Then in 1999 Joe (my wonderful hubby) suggested we start cycling. I was half hearted but agreed. We bought entry-level mountain bikes and started riding the local trails. We met people and joined a bike club. Before I knew it I was excited about life again. I found something that I had lost and I felt great. I started losing the weight I had gained, my strength and endurance returned but most important I was happy again. In 2001 we added road biking. So today Joe and I are avid avid mountain bikers and road cyclists! And you will be there again too Jayjay. The ladies here at TE will help you with a plethora of encouragement. These ladies are really great when it comes to encouraging others.

Welcome and please keep us up to date on your progress! In a year you’ll look back on today and you will be a much happier person! I’m positive of that because I look back at what I was and every time I do I get this big grin on my face! You have to start by taking that first pedal!

Ride On Jayjay!

And again, WELCOME!