I need Karma, advice, something

[solobiker]

DDH, I know you can do it. You are a different person then you were 2 years ago. You have more experience on your bike and more knowledge about what works for you and what does not. People are far more capable then what they give themselves credit for. Just keep positive and don't " oh no" once you go above the 30 mile mark. DDH have fun!!

[solobiker]

Sorry this is late, my computer was acting up and was not able to access the your last post. You still are an awesome rider in my book. Anyone who gets out and rides their bike, runs, walks or whatever it may be (in the form of exercise type of acitivity) has goals in mind and that is something to be proud of.

[HoosierGiant]

Congrats to you! Farther than you'd gone before -- a new personal best!!! Woo-hoo!

[uforgot]

Surely with a headwind and hills, there must be SOME forumula to calculate your mileage, like every mile with a headwind is 1 mile X 1.47, and headwind and hill together is 1 mile X 2.4?

Geez, I hate the wind and the hills. Sounds like you did really well!

[bouncybouncy]

YIIIPPPYYYY!!!!! your new personal best! I am glad to see that article has hit some people! It is something I deal with all the time (my riding partner/friend and my hubby are much faster than me) but man, has that motivation pushed me to be better than I have ever been...still not as good as them but MY BEST!!!!

You will conquer 50 miles soon...from some of your previous posts you have been through some trying times! You will soon find that energy(edit: meant to say happy butt...boy I know what you mean...I have had a saddle sore that won't quit!! arg) (and hopefully that tail wind) and ride beyond what you ever thought you could!

I am glad you tried and you have a positive attitude!!!

[Alex]

GREAT JOB, DONNA!!!!!

(Headwinds make me want to throw my bike into oncoming traffic!)


Alex

[cosc]

Donna congrats on a ride well done. Not many people would be able to ride 30 miles on a bike. Your a smart gal to ride at your own fun level, so you'll be raring to get on your bike another day. My last ride I went to my 1/2 point and called for a ride because I didn't want to ride against a headwind and a storm that was coming in. I'm looking forward to hearing about more bike adventures from Donna.

[KathiCville]

Congrats on your ride!! Biking 33 miles is fabulous!

Here's a simple little trick that a friend of mine taught me recently: Whenever you're going downhill, lift your butt up off the seat just a little, for even a few seconds to take the pressure off. If you do that consistently from the start of a ride---long before any pain or chafing begins---it can help to relieve or delay some of the 'ouch' later on. I tend to sit too still on long rides, just pedalin' along, until I suddenly realize that my bottom is hurtin'. So on my last long rides, I've been trying to follow my friend's advice; it's a small thing, but it makes a difference! (Edit: Did it today on a 24-mile ride; finished my jaunt without a bit of saddle soreness!)