What is not on hold is my effort to get back into shape. I have been walking, jogging, and occasionally lifting heavy things. I decided that all of that effort puts me into a category to do a triathlon. Right? So I got out my trusty awesome road bike today to take it out for a practice spin on those 16 miles of race course only to find that walking and jogging (sometimes) do not make you a biker. I went a solid 1.8 miles before I collapsed to the ground convinced that I had developed asthma during the 10 minute ride and some sort of other burning lung disease.
Jim tried to make me feel better by reminding me that I had not biked in almost 5 years and that you can't ride anywhere in Pennsylvania without hills. That made me feel better for a minute. Here I am over an hour after my bike ride with my lungs still hurting and my legs still feeling like bricks.
Why do I share this story with you and publicly humiliate myself?? Because, I want to not suck it up so bad on the bike. I am going to be like those people who couldn't walk around the block but worked their way up to a marathon.
So if you see me biking slower than you can walk, don't worry. It's all part of my success story.
P.S. Triathlon is on hold until I can bike farther than 2 miles without collapsing. I did just have a baby (oh and by the way, how long is that excuse good for????)
4 comments:
I think it's normal to worry, you just can't let it consume you and your life!
You are always so active, I wish I was more like that!
Forever...as far as I'm concerned! :) Keep it up!
Good for you for getting out the bike when Jack is still a baby! I'm proud.
In my opinion- for a long time where bike seats are involved! Good luck and we'll be watching for you on Oprah:).
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