So I went around a parking lot for my first ride. Really. Around and around and around and . . . 16 times, to be precise.
Fridays are difficult days to squeeze in anything extra, but Husband was kind enough to clean the bathroom sinks for me and help Daughter finish up the dishes, thus freeing me up to go ride. He really, really wants me to do this. I couldn't let the guy down, so I hopped on my ready-prepared (by Husband) bike, and got in my ride.
So, 16 times came out to . . . a whopping 6.88 miles. Woohoo!!! Considering much of the time I was going around corners, I will be satisfied with a 13.68mph.
I hope to not take every ride around a parking lot.
I have to say, I continue to be surprised at how GOOD I feel. Yes, I feel fatigued after exercising, but after a good night's rest, I wake up feeling refreshed. And those mid-life mood swings are not nearly as severe. I'm not sure if I'm still on a high from starting all this, or if this is a new trend. I'm hoping it's a new trend, as I could handle feeling this good on a regular basis!
Fridays are difficult days to squeeze in anything extra, but Husband was kind enough to clean the bathroom sinks for me and help Daughter finish up the dishes, thus freeing me up to go ride. He really, really wants me to do this. I couldn't let the guy down, so I hopped on my ready-prepared (by Husband) bike, and got in my ride.
So, 16 times came out to . . . a whopping 6.88 miles. Woohoo!!! Considering much of the time I was going around corners, I will be satisfied with a 13.68mph.
I hope to not take every ride around a parking lot.
I have to say, I continue to be surprised at how GOOD I feel. Yes, I feel fatigued after exercising, but after a good night's rest, I wake up feeling refreshed. And those mid-life mood swings are not nearly as severe. I'm not sure if I'm still on a high from starting all this, or if this is a new trend. I'm hoping it's a new trend, as I could handle feeling this good on a regular basis!
Exercise (as in marathon training) has been my sanity and mood swing regulator during the past three months of husband's new job and getting ready to move. Keep it up! The benefits just get better!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear, Shari! I'm so glad I am finally doing this!
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