Fall/Winter 2010/2011 Commuter Challenge!

[lilly99]

I am up for the challange!

I'm aiming to commute at last 4 times a week to work. Found this and have it stuck to my fridge to help keep me motivated....

http://www.ibike.org/encouragement/benefits.htm

Let's keep going ladies

[out_spokin']

Melalvai, I like your philosophy of the "success continuum". I've been struggling more that I thought I would to get back some biking and core/Pilates momentum. And I haven't been on the commute much even -- for mostly totally reasonable reasons (like, hey, I've got a comp day, I'm not going to the office. Or hey, I've got a bike to pick up and it's impossible to commute to that.)

I'm doing OK but a little under my goal for commutes. The last couple I've done have been sweet, but COLD -- how did it get down to 18 the other morning when the daytimes have been in the 60s? So I'm still adjusting...but my ride home tonight was mild, started in twilight and ended needing my full-on lights, and just the best feeling of being free and happy on a bike to end my day.

[Melalvai]

I'm going to go ahead & call it for this week.

Biking, running, swimming, work out goals: big fail. I swam Monday, did the weight machines at the gym and ran on Tuesday. I did not swim on Wednesday because my back hurt, and the rest of the week I've had other things on my mind!

Ignoring the training when I ought to, such as after my daughter gets hit by a truck: big success.

I learned that I should only do my core exercises 2 or 3 times a week, not every day. Doing them every day caused an upper back injury (stiff neck/ shoulder). I think the neck & shoulder are still awfully stiff a week later but I haven't paid much attention to it since Wednesday.

[bikegurl]

I only go to work once a week, but still, it will be a challenge when winter really sets in....
I don't drive, so if I don't bike, I would have to arrange for rides from friends, and also, rely on buses. I don't feel like giving my money to the metro system (they increased the fare ) and I am saving money for bike gear..... so, biking was the only 'sensible' option.
I just told the people I work with that I will try to cycle to work all winter, so....here goes!!!

Good luck on winter commuting!

[Rebecca19804]

my daughter gets hit by a truck

Whoa!!! Is she okay?

[Melalvai]

Whoa!!! Is she okay?

She's going to be fine: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=40444