getting RE started

[ibcycling]

Hi Elk!

I did the same thing over the winter and didn't get out much at all. Honestly it was rough the first time I went back out. Then I realized that even though I hadn't ridden in a couple months I was is MUCH better shape than I was a year ago! Heck, a year ago I was just barely riding 10 miles and boy was I SLOW. LOL! It's not about being perfect, just making progress!! It came back quickly though and now I'm doing a century tomorrow.

You need to plan a trip over here and we can bike to the wineries. That's motivational for me.

[chutch]

I too had an unfortunate hiatus from cycling due to illness followed by a hectic work schedule. I was feeling sorry for myself and finally had time after work to ride the other day and told myself I just had to do half my usual route and no other goals other than that. I felt so good just getting out that I ended up going farther than planned and had one of my best average speeds of the season.

Just go out for fun, without any pressure.

[elk]

Hi Elk!

I did the same thing over the winter and didn't get out much at all. Honestly it was rough the first time I went back out. Then I realized that even though I hadn't ridden in a couple months I was is MUCH better shape than I was a year ago!

I'm hoping that's true for me too!!!!

It's true, my neighborhood is actually made of the more difficult hills..so perhaps the first step would be to strap the bike rack on the Forester....

and go to my favorite trail on a weekday....;-) thanks for not callin me a weenie...

[VeloVT]

hi elk,
somebody else recently posted that they will say, "I'm just going to go out for 15 minutes and then I can come home if I want." I do this with both running and biking sometimes when I'm having trouble getting motivated.

Usually by the time I"ve reached the mandatory number of minutes/miles, I have already started to get into my run or ride and am enjoying it... I don't think I've ever actually turned around. Sometimes it's helpful to give yourself permission to go really easy too, even to tell yourself you HAVE to go really easy.

Getting out the door is the biggest obstacle...

Good luck!

[spokewench]

hi elk,
somebody else recently posted that they will say, "I'm just going to go out for 15 minutes and then I can come home if I want." I do this with both running and biking sometimes when I'm having trouble getting motivated.

Usually by the time I"ve reached the mandatory number of minutes/miles, I have already started to get into my run or ride and am enjoying it... I don't think I've ever actually turned around. Sometimes it's helpful to give yourself permission to go really easy too, even to tell yourself you HAVE to go really easy.

Getting out the door is the biggest obstacle...

Good luck!

+1 - that was me. get out for 15 minutes and you will be set to go

[elk]

I went....and it was a DISASTER!! I could barely get down the street and back. Maybe I needed to eat first, and maybe my tire needs some air...so I'm not giving up (weenie) but it was harder than it has EVER been in my life...
This was on the Globe...

If it doesn't rain ..I'm taking the Aurora out today...and eating some carbs first!!!

[LBTC]

Sorry the first attempt was a disappointment, but I'm so glad to hear that you're getting set to try again!!

All of the other advice here was good, just add to that a happy swarm of butterflies keeping your mind cheery, your legs light, and your wheels speedy. You'll be amazed at how much that aura of butterflies can do for your ride!! I'm sending lots to ya!

Hugs, too

~T~

Me, I seem to have a virus and am unsure of whether I should ride or not.....I hope this doesn't last long!!

[elk]

that's SO sweet LBTC....you know 3 of my dogs (including the one in my avatar) are Papillons... and they certainly make my heart sing!!!

(can you see it in the ears???!!)