Finding Motivation........
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Finding Motivation........
I havent hopped on my bike in a little over 3 wks now, due to various injuries, lack of time, etc...(son was on christmas break so I had him, then screwed my back and neck up doing jiu jitsu)
SO...looks like I am finally "able" to get riding again...but I cant find the motivation to get up and ride again...almost like I've lost my "mojo".
Anyone have any ideas? How do you get going?
SO...looks like I am finally "able" to get riding again...but I cant find the motivation to get up and ride again...almost like I've lost my "mojo".
Anyone have any ideas? How do you get going?
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I've been in your situation a few times in the last two years. Generally, after I've ridden once it's like the dam has cracked and I can't stop it until I get injured again.
Just make yourself do it once and you'll probably be eye-deep in motivation again.
Just make yourself do it once and you'll probably be eye-deep in motivation again.
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I go out and get on the bike, and the problem takes care of itself. Of course, wintertime temps here don't drop below the low 50s, at night. In Ohio State country(where I come from), it might be somewhat more difficult.
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Looking at new bikes online that I want usually does it for me. Because im like "man I wish I could ride THAT!" which then leads to "Man i cant wait to get home and just ride"
and mad props for doing BJJ, I have always wanted to try it out but have never had the opportunity.
and mad props for doing BJJ, I have always wanted to try it out but have never had the opportunity.
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Drop at least $3k on a bike. You'll guilt yourself into riding it and tell yourself that you better be fast if you have such a nice bike.
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Any-time that average seasonal weather and ice-free pavement exist, I get out there. I know that if I miss a day of good riding, it might be a while before conditions allow riding again. I live in Chicago and I'm at 122 miles, mtd.
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Looking at new bikes online that I want usually does it for me. Because im like "man I wish I could ride THAT!" which then leads to "Man i cant wait to get home and just ride"
and mad props for doing BJJ, I have always wanted to try it out but have never had the opportunity.
and mad props for doing BJJ, I have always wanted to try it out but have never had the opportunity.
Thanks for the advice all... I'll have to do like I did the first time rolling BJJ and just sack up and go!!
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Any time I break that pattern I run into the same problem. To get me warmed up and motivated I usually just do some basic yoga sun salutes. Gets me warmed up stretched and ready to go. You can look up some quickies on yogajournal.com.
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Hate to say it, but buying stuff works. Stimulate the economy. I just picked up a new black 105 5600 crankset with BB and FD for less than $100, and not on eBay. Now I'm going to go ride all of the remaining miles out of my old crankset while the new stuff is en route.
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i have the motivation to ride outside no problem but since it has been snowing here for the last week i havent been able to ride much. if i could find the motivation to ride the trainer i would but man i hate that thing!! i did just buy a sufferfest video last night so i figured i would give it a try today but i just keep putting it off and now its 915 so i doubt i will ride at all now. maybe tomorrow.. i just wish it would dry up!! i can handle the cold just hate getting my bike and myself nasty with road grime!
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ill agree with that as well! i just bought a lot of new goodies but i just dont want to trash them in this weather and my bad weather bike has a broken shifter.
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Here's a question: How long are you thinking about riding? If you're planning on doing - say - 50 miles, that might be the turn off. Try thinking about a short trip - ride to the LBS or REI or IGA or any other place with letters in it - just an out and back. That might be enough to break the dam...
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I am eyeballing a new carbon frame...maybe I pull the trigger...get my wife pissed at me....switch everything out..then ride like hell because A) she'll be pissed I bought a new frame and B.) If I DONT ride...she'll be pissed I bought new frame and dont use it!!!!!!!!!!!
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After you get out of the shower stand naked in front of your bathroom mirror and jump up and down a few times. This sight is enough to motivate me to get on the trainer (I live in WI) for at least one hour/day, usually more. I don't want to start the season looking like the Pillsbury Doughboy in bibs OR dying doing my usual spring rides. It works for me.
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last time i went to the bike shop to do that i came home with a new bike and have been throwing all my money at it at the moment trying to get it where i want it before race season. ill get back to the old Lemond after i buy new shifters for the new Fuji (use old Fuji shifters to fix Lemond)
i did make myself ride that night though. i hit the trainer at like 9:30pm and watched the new sufferfest video i got. today all the motivation i needed to ride was seening the sun melt all the snow off the roads and dry them up. it was still 34* and i just got a nasty cold but i got a short 20mi ride in anyways and finally got to test out the new PR3s.
i did make myself ride that night though. i hit the trainer at like 9:30pm and watched the new sufferfest video i got. today all the motivation i needed to ride was seening the sun melt all the snow off the roads and dry them up. it was still 34* and i just got a nasty cold but i got a short 20mi ride in anyways and finally got to test out the new PR3s.
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You don't need to buy anything. Just head out for a short ride to get a cup of coffee. Once on the bike your mojo will start to return.