A Kick in the [Bike] Shorts

[smilingcat]

If you had a relapse and you've lost your mojo a bit, maybe a little break is what you really need.

As for stories... I've been hacking and coughing since last October and finally cleared about 2 weeks ago when we had all that rain in SoCal. Combination of clean air and not riding did the trick I think.

If you had a decent base conditioning, one week off will not affect you all that much (if any) .

And if you are worried about losing your conditioning, set up a trainer and ride indoors while we have the rain. Using a trainer can make a big difference in training. Someways its better because you don't have junk miles as you would on a road.

Smilingcat

[tangentgirl]

Y'know...trainer. I have one. Somewhere. Perhaps it is time to dig it out. Here I am counting down the days to the daylight savings time switch, when I could just chill with my trainer. Or warm, as the case may be. Thanks!

Alas, I'm trying to get my base conditioning right now.

[Karma007]

My remedy is usually a joyride somewhere. Low miles to the bookstore, or coffee shop. Less training than for fun. Often a ride to a favorite restaurant for lunch is a good motivator.

[Librarygirl]

Yes, I agree with Tofu, important to keep the fun factor. The promise of something nice to eat or drink at the end is quite motivating! And if halfway through, gives you some nice warming fuel to get back home again

Also, mixing things up a bit helps. If I'm feeling a bit so-so about hopping on the bike, I'll ride a different route, somewhere with nice scenery...also walking or running can be good to get you outdoors, but doing something different and I find once I'm out there, I think - Oh, this is so nice, now I want to get out here tomorrow and go for a ride!

Hope you get your health and mojo back soon!

Linda

[tangentgirl]

Health and mojo back! The break seems to have worked, rode a couple few times over the week and just finished a 35-miler. It's nice to ride again.