Originally Posted by noglider

My goal was to hit 2,000 miles this calendar year, in commuting, recreation, etc. I'm at 1,925, so I might not make it exactly, but I'm pretty close.

I've mostly solved my back, shoulder, and foot problems. The back problem was just weakness, and I'm doing exercises now. Same with the shoulder. My feet are "damaged" with bunions, and I'll have to compensate for the rest of my life, as there is no cure, but so far, it's good. I got stiff shoes and moved my cleats far back, under the podiatrist's advice. When I ride without cleats, I'm forming the habit of pedaling with my arch rather than the balls of my feet, and that's working out fairly well.

I believe I'm stronger than I was a year ago, though my average speeds don't show it. But I think my average speeds are affected by wind than any other factor, so I won't let it get to me.