Who Wants to Get Active--Sara: My Bike Ride was AWESOME

I have definitely found my new passion.....bicycle riding!!! My friend, Trish, and I went for a 3 mile bike ride and it was so great. The first 1/2 mile was the hardest, but once I got my blood pump's and muscles work'n I felt great. The weather was in the 40's but it didn't stop us. We rode for about an hour and I was ready to keep riding. I think my new activity is just what I needed to jump start my excitement. As I was huff'n and puff'n, I just kept thinking of all the healthy foods I would be eating in the future. If I am going to work hard and push myself, I sure don't want to ruin it by eating junk. Take a look at my bicycling adventure. I will keep you updated on my progress!

Jan 2, 2008 10:08 AM

Active Belle

Great new activity! Are you in Chicago? I didn't recognize where you were riding. If you are in Chicago, the bike path along Lake Michigan is a great one and I think it goes all the way up to Lake Forest if you eventually want to bike that far. Also, I was just at the Botanic Gardens in Glencoe over the holidays and my brother said you could ride to the gardens from the same bike path along the lake. So you will have some great options, especially come spring! Have fun!

Jan 2, 2008 2:27 PM

Coach Jenny Hadfield

Jan 3, 2008 12:50 PM

Coach Jenny Hadfield

Hi Sara-

Coach Jenny here... That is so cool about your bike. It helps to find an activity that excites you! Cycling will be a big part of your exercise program over the next few months. Make sure to continue to get in at least three walking workouts as they will prepare you for the next level of training which will include walk-running. Sprinkle in cycling when you can and of course your Curves workouts too! Soon you'll find you look forward to what each day brings workout-wise.

Happy New Year!

Coach Jenny

Jan 5, 2008 1:11 PM

DeckerGirl33

Sara,
You are awesome! I know how you feel, girl. That first 1/2 mile is the hardest. I look forward to seeing how you are doing. It's great to know that you are right out there with me! We can do it!!

Jan 15, 2008 7:11 AM