It was so hot. We are always so slow to get started in the morning. Which means we ride during the hottest part of the day. I have the burn to prove it. I burn, then it goes away, burn etc.... It never turns into a tan. I really need to get some sun screen.
Today we went 12.9 miles. I am getting discouraged at how slow our progress is. Yes I am riding in 3rd gear most of the time. Yes I am going further but I had to use my inhaler again and it is slow going getting my body in shape. I truly wish I had never ever smoked. 30+ years of being a heavy smoker have come to haunt me. I think with my leg muscles I could ride forever but my lungs give out after about 11 miles and it is a struggle. I hate using my inhaler because it gives me mouth sores. So seriously, if you smoke quit. You will so regret it when your my age.
The positive part of the ride today. Our average speed is better. Over 12 mph which isn't bad considering we were 8.7 last week. If it hadn't been so hot today I could have easily rode another 10 to 15 miles. Unfortunately my head is so burnt I feel terrible with a hangover type headache. My legs feel strong and ready to go the distance. My toe is throbbing and I have been having charlie horses in my broke toe which has been a small not so silent hell for me. Have you ever felt the ends of bone rubbing together. I need to tape them better so the bone doesn't move. It will never heal at this rate.
Of course we ended with a very cold wheat beer. Yes I know. I was giving them up. But it did make the toe feel better and wheat beer goes great with my sunburnt face.
I am thinking of starting a bike riding club for plus size people. Children, men, women, you name it. Loose and without weight loss being the main objective. Just riding and getting healthy. I know lots of people who would ride more if they had someone to ride with. I probably wouldn't ride as much without Rick to go with me. It would motivate me. Plus the more I rode the more calories I would burn. So I am giving that some serious thought. We can get tee-shirts and the whole thing if it goes over well. If I had to lead a group I couldn't come up with any excuses not to ride, right!
3 comments:
I like the idea of your bike club, it will give some added support to those that are members. That is a very important thing in any exercise program regardless of who is exercising. Your toe sounds so painful....I can't imagine since I have never broken a bone before. I'm sure it is not pleasant though.
Greg
ouch! i really admire your determination and making the best of things to get on that bike. i've not been on my bike in a while due to back problems mostly, so hubby is riding without me...not sure i like that either. lol hope that toe heals soon!
gina
I think you are doing a wonderful job building yourself up. Most women our age would huff and puff even if they had never smoked. This country is so out of shape. I love the idea of a bike club. I wish I lived by you. I would do it in a minute. It's good motivation to have others with you. Adding children is also a great idea. Kids these days don't get nearly enough movement at all. Chris
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