Just getting started

[sadieme]

Well, I got my lazy butt up today and knew I had to test it out! So, got packed up and headed for the trail. I really didnt know how far I wanted to go, but somewhere in the back of my head, I was thinking 20 miles, but I knew that was WAY beyond what I would be able to do, Oh well. I would do what I could.

Once I got started, I found it was GREAT to have the gears actually working right! It made everything so much easier! So much so, that I felt great! I got to the furthest point I had ever been, and though... I feel good, why not keep going for a bit. I decided it would be silly to stop at 7.25 miles. I wanted to make it even! I just kept going and going. I finally stopped at 10 miles! (which meant I also had 10 to go back!)

Now.. this is a rail trail, so not a lot of hills.... or not real ones. But there is a pretty constant low level grade. And the way back is almost all uphill grades from almost flat to 12% and sometimes a bit more. This was the third time I had been biking on the trail. (leaving out the one where the gears screwed up and was short and pretty frustrating) Anyway..... on both the previous rides, which were 12 and 14 miles, I had to stop about 3 times on the return trip to rest. It was kicking my butt! But... today, I was able to do the 10 out AND the 10 back without any rest stops. I did take a break when it was time to turn around and head back though.

Overall.. I felt great! Well..exhausted, hungry and tired... but great! Maybe.. just maybe I can do this!

[goldfinch]

Great ride! Congratulations on doing 20!

[tytbody]

oh Sadie, that sounds so darn GOOD!!! I wish you were near me so we could ride together. How did you measure your miles? you said 10 but did you do it with a car and then know or did you purchase a cyclometer?

I bought one and my bike shop is going to put it on for me.

I found out my bike rack fits my car so Girl that is good.

are you going out tomorrow? Weather sounds good around here. I had my husband get his bike ready so that when we get back, we can go test out my ride.

[sadieme]

Thanks Goldfinch! It felt good!

tightbody... thanks! Yeah.. that would be fun! Alas.... it would be a long commute! LOL.
I have a Garmin Forerunner that I use for running, but its set up for biking too, so it works well.

Glad your rack will work with your car. I love mine. Its fast and easy to take on and off. And its totally adjustable so it will work with about anything. I would be in trouble without it!

Not sure about tomorrow. It depends on if I am recovered from today yet! I might try and just do a short run instead of the bike. Not sure yet.

You are lucky that your hubby likes to ride too. Mine isnt the least bit interested in it. oh well.... gives me some 'alone' time I guess.

[tytbody]

well he's not going with me most of the other days. He works second shift and He won't get up and bike with me. No.. No. he sticks in that stupid bed instead of exercising his body. Irritates the crap out of me. That's why I always have to go in the morning... lol VBG.. .lol

[sadieme]

LOL... my husband also works second shift. But he gets up... he just doesnt wanna. Hes a musician, so thats his thing. Oh well.. I am used to it by now. He does his thing.. I do mine. It works.

[tytbody]

that's what we said today. I'll find people that like what I like. I'm here ain't I? lol

Next will be find some dedicated friends. But I guess I'll have to get dedicated first before I can expect them to b.

I have one friend with diabetes that also bought a bike, I guess over August but she didn't tell me. I'm here telling everyone I'm getting a bike. I'm getting a bike. so you see, she's no inspiration.

but hey, I don't mind. I don't need to talk and ride any how.