I read the post from momtohanna and I thought, WOW how exciting. I remember how exciting it was as you added miles and really started feeling good about riding and just wanted to do it more and more.

As I read the post and thought about my first 10 miles, and then 20 and then 30 but never could get past the 30's mark, worked so hard at it and seemed to have a mind block to it. Tried to do a 50 twice at two different organized rides and failed after about 32 or 34.
Now I have had health problems for the last year and haven't gotten back on my bike since last August, but I gurantee you that the first 10 is going to be just as hard this time as it was the first time. Maybe harder since I have gained a LOT of weight on top of the health issues.
I have my bike in the living room and it calls to me daily. I get on here and read and lurk, and it makes me want to get back out there, but now, I seem to have a mental block for getting out the door.
I have started exercising again now that I am finally feeling better after 2 suregeries and a half dozen cases of hive break outs in the past year.
I have been using my WII and getting on my treadmill but haven't been able to talk myself into getting back on my bike yet.
I want to so badly and I don't know what stops me.

Anyway, whine, whine, whine, that's not getting it done either.
I just need to kick myself in the butt!!!
I miss my bike, maybe it's a body image problem. I've been heavy for about 13 years now and fight constantly to lose, but this is the heaviest I've ever been and I'm tired of fighting I guess.

Anyway, I do appreciate all the inspiration and still love to come here and read, and catch up. I don't post much since I'm not riding, but I do get on here and continue to try to get inspired enought to get going again.

You girls really do have great stories as well as interesting things happening and some of the funny stuff you find. I love it.