beatrix Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Saturday I participated in a bike ride as a part of the training series for the MS150 in April. I signed up for the 50-mile category. I went with my husband, and it was all lovely and inspiring until RestStop#4 (mile 38 - that was already farther than my last best of 36). After that, it became brutal. The strong headwind and uphill terrain - I was cursing, and it was extremely stressful. At the same time, very introspective. I kept thinking of short term distances to achieve - next goal: that postbox, or that pole, or that traffic signal. My husband was not doing great either - when we had five more miles to go, he said in his whiniest tone - "Why are you making me do this? I didn't even sign up for the 150." Neither of us suggested quitting, and neither of us wanted to stop - I've got some big ego issues when it comes to quitting. At some point,"Think of how awesome it'd be to post this in the Woot Room" crossed my mind. I believe we came in the last or maybe 2nd or 3rd from the last. Honestly, I do not care about that. Right now, I am not working on my time or my speed very much. However, worth mentioning is that my recovery was so much faster than before. I had a mild fever for a few hours but evening, I went for a dinner and next day went bowling. This is important because the 150-mile ride is divided into 2 75-mile rides over 2 days. Anyhoo, here goes: PS: I am updating my progress bar below 1 Quote I am where I desperately wanted to be 3 months ago. I'll keep at it because I really like how I feel. Starting weight: 173lbs Goal weight: 133lbs Progress: 25.5 lbs so far, 14.5 more to go. 63.75% 63.75% Bike progress: Personal best 76 miles, aiming for 100. 76% 76% Link to comment
Three Two Seven Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Congrats! I love the small goals you set for yourself towards the end. Keep it up and keep us all posted. Quote Three Two Seven Irving, TX Link to comment
beatrix Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thanks Revan! Quote I am where I desperately wanted to be 3 months ago. I'll keep at it because I really like how I feel. Starting weight: 173lbs Goal weight: 133lbs Progress: 25.5 lbs so far, 14.5 more to go. 63.75% 63.75% Bike progress: Personal best 76 miles, aiming for 100. 76% 76% Link to comment
Nater Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Great job! I love seeing the cycling posts.I am wanting to ride a 50-75 mile off-road course this fall be be able to ride a century on the road. 1 Quote "Without risk, there is no adventure." Link to comment
beatrix Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks, Nater. I'm loving posting my mini-successes here. Off-road biking sounds pretty badass!! All the best. Quote I am where I desperately wanted to be 3 months ago. I'll keep at it because I really like how I feel. Starting weight: 173lbs Goal weight: 133lbs Progress: 25.5 lbs so far, 14.5 more to go. 63.75% 63.75% Bike progress: Personal best 76 miles, aiming for 100. 76% 76% Link to comment
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