Originally Posted by
John E
I have never had to deal with depression myself, but aerobic commuting has always helped me in my career, because by the time I arrive at the office by bicycle or on foot, I cannot be mad at anyone or anything. Likewise, on the return trip, aerobic commuting has always protected me from bring work-related stresses back home with me. Aerobic exercise is magic, but you guys already knew that.
This is SOOO TRUE. I can't count the times when I have had a bad day at work or am just mad at the world, and then I go for a bike ride in the evening and my anger slips away.
One afternoon this spring, I had an argument with my daughter. I was really mad at her. And then I went for a bike ride. When I came back, I apologized . I had been a jerk, overreacting to a situation that didn't merit the angry response I provided.
After I apologized, I said, "I guess I just really needed that bike ride." And she said that at the point of the argument, she knew it would be better once I returned from my ride.