Second Ride

Saturday I went for a ride myself. It’s a loop ride I do typically on Sunday mornings when traffic is minimal and the weather is calm. The ride has several rolling hills. Nothing too significant, but for me to go out by myself (I arranged for someone to be available...

Yahoo!

Yesterday was a beautiful day for a first ride. Yes, I can still ride a bike. Yes, I rode farther than intended. Yes, I climbed a hill. Yes, I am in better condition overall than I thought I would be. The Good: legs are still strong, I can sit on the saddle without...

First Ride

Well, today is the big day to get out on the road with my bike. On my morning walk it was chilly, but not cold. This winter has been colder than the last couple years and I’m sure it’s because of the rain we finally received. The fog was burning off, so should be...

Oh, My Aching Body

Yesterday all I did was ride the trainer for 55 minutes. I’m stiff today. Okay, I pushed myself a bit more than I have before, so now I’m feeling the effects. Slept 8 full hours, so I know I’m repairing the parts that took a beating. However, today will be a ‘rest’...

No Drugs

I’m off drugs, even over-the-counter. I’m now able to notice how I feel without something masking any discomfort. Yesterday I went to my second gentle yoga class and felt stronger. I didn’t have the moments of ‘lost in space’ during the class and I could balance...