Cycling Slump?

[Reesha]

I basically took a year and a half off. Just couldn't motivate myself to get on at all! Instead, I swam. And swam and swam. 5 days a week. It was refreshing and now that I'm back on the bike I appreciate it a lot more! (hard work getting back into shape though!)

[VeganBikeChick]

Thanks, all.

Yes, Reesha, it is hard getting back in shape. That's part of my problem, I'm woefully out of shape. I've never been the athletic type but thought biking was something I could really do.

I appreciate everyone's insight.

[tangentgirl]

Try taking that hill in small pieces. Ride just, say, 1/4 mile of it for a week or two, or maybe just two minutes, or whatever distance/time is comfortable for you, then walk the rest. Each week increase your distance by just a little.

Everyone has slumps.

[Reesha]

Thanks, all.

Yes, Reesha, it is hard getting back in shape. That's part of my problem, I'm woefully out of shape. I've never been the athletic type but thought biking was something I could really do.

I appreciate everyone's insight.

I told myself I didn't have a choice in the matter and just toughed it out those first 200 miles. Ugh it was terrible! Especially because when I stopped, I was in fantastic cycling shape. Things are getting better now and I'm starting to gain speed. Go easy on yourself physically. Ease into it. Don't overreach because it might be disappointing and that's a huge morale killer.