In a Rut
ride there & back :... distance: barely a Mile..
12-25-18 | 05:45 AM
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Well, I did it. I got out yesterday morning and moved my legs for about 75 minutes. During the first 2 miles, I felt like I lost my legs-- they felt awful. Then they settled in and felt fairly good. I went through a neighborhood I have not previously gone through, and that was nice too. I also got out about 45 minutes before sunrise, which is my favorite time to ride. It was fun.
I don't think I'm back, but I can see the potential. I think part of my depression was that I will not reach my goal of 5,200 miles for the year (100 per week). I had a concussion in October that took me out for 2 weeks and then the damn flu took me out for 3 weeks. I'll probably finish with just under 4,800 miles for the year. Oh well. I'm not sure if I want to attempt to do it again for 2019. I'll ride two or three more times by Saturday, then I'll be away for a week. Maybe the hotel will have a stationary bike in the fitness room. I'll be in a situation where I won't be able to bike while away.
I think some of the suggestions you guys made that sounded harsh were very helpful for me as well. I didn't take it negatively but as motivation. Thanks.
I don't think I'm back, but I can see the potential. I think part of my depression was that I will not reach my goal of 5,200 miles for the year (100 per week). I had a concussion in October that took me out for 2 weeks and then the damn flu took me out for 3 weeks. I'll probably finish with just under 4,800 miles for the year. Oh well. I'm not sure if I want to attempt to do it again for 2019. I'll ride two or three more times by Saturday, then I'll be away for a week. Maybe the hotel will have a stationary bike in the fitness room. I'll be in a situation where I won't be able to bike while away.
I think some of the suggestions you guys made that sounded harsh were very helpful for me as well. I didn't take it negatively but as motivation. Thanks.
12-25-18 | 09:02 AM
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Well, I did it. I got out yesterday morning and moved my legs for about 75 minutes. During the first 2 miles, I felt like I lost my legs-- they felt awful. Then they settled in and felt fairly good. I went through a neighborhood I have not previously gone through, and that was nice too. I also got out about 45 minutes before sunrise, which is my favorite time to ride. It was fun.
I don't think I'm back, but I can see the potential. I think part of my depression was that I will not reach my goal of 5,200 miles for the year (100 per week). I had a concussion in October that took me out for 2 weeks and then the damn flu took me out for 3 weeks. I'll probably finish with just under 4,800 miles for the year. Oh well. I'm not sure if I want to attempt to do it again for 2019. I'll ride two or three more times by Saturday, then I'll be away for a week. Maybe the hotel will have a stationary bike in the fitness room. I'll be in a situation where I won't be able to bike while away.
I think some of the suggestions you guys made that sounded harsh were very helpful for me as well. I didn't take it negatively but as motivation. Thanks.
I don't think I'm back, but I can see the potential. I think part of my depression was that I will not reach my goal of 5,200 miles for the year (100 per week). I had a concussion in October that took me out for 2 weeks and then the damn flu took me out for 3 weeks. I'll probably finish with just under 4,800 miles for the year. Oh well. I'm not sure if I want to attempt to do it again for 2019. I'll ride two or three more times by Saturday, then I'll be away for a week. Maybe the hotel will have a stationary bike in the fitness room. I'll be in a situation where I won't be able to bike while away.
I think some of the suggestions you guys made that sounded harsh were very helpful for me as well. I didn't take it negatively but as motivation. Thanks.
12-25-18 | 09:07 AM
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12-25-18 | 09:09 AM
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12-28-18 | 10:17 PM
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Dude, I wrote the book on being in a rut, e.g. depression. The good news is that is doesn't last. The first step is to just do something. Don't set any goals at the start, except to get out and ride. What I leaned is that you have to take baby steps at first. Especially after a health related setback.
BTW, the flu can set you back a month before you're fully recovered. It depends on how well you take care of yourself. The important thing is to give it time, rest, and take your supplements.
BTW, the flu can set you back a month before you're fully recovered. It depends on how well you take care of yourself. The important thing is to give it time, rest, and take your supplements.
01-28-19 | 09:22 PM
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Update: So I didn't ride much at all for December and January-- probably less than 175 miles combined. I had been out of the house for 7 of 10 weekends from mid November to this past weekend. Two of the three weekends spent home was getting over the flu.
So now I will be home for a good stretch and got back on the bike this past Saturday. It was 20 miles that felt like 80, but it was a start. I also commuted to and from work today which added another 22 miles-- baby steps, as some of you said.
I've not written my goals yet for this year, but I'm beginning to feel a bit more motivated. Thanks guys.
So now I will be home for a good stretch and got back on the bike this past Saturday. It was 20 miles that felt like 80, but it was a start. I also commuted to and from work today which added another 22 miles-- baby steps, as some of you said.
I've not written my goals yet for this year, but I'm beginning to feel a bit more motivated. Thanks guys.
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