Biking in August (more random thoughts)

Oh, Gosh! As many of you know I procrastinated big time today. Fact is, I've been procrastinating off and on for about 2 months - but today, in spite of great determination, I found myself glued to the t.v., laptop on, well.. my lap!, still sipping coffee, whining about my need to exercise. I commented on it to myself. I said it out loud to my husband. I status-ed it on Facebook. I went upstairs and did a little yoga. I pitched the ball around for my doggie. I drank water. I had a snack. I dressed for a bike ride. All suited up, I got on said bike only to remember that my tire was wicky wacky and had to come back down the hill for some help from you know who. FINALLY at 11:24, no less, in Georgia, in August!, I hit the road for my bike ride. And I'm here to tell you it was hard from the get-go. 


As always, I had a list of thoughts flitting through my mind. Truth is, I really can't think beyond a simple sentence or two when huffing and puffing that much. So, here are todays random thoughts:

1. stOOpid procrastinating!
2. 11:24 is ridiculously late to be heading out in August.
3. I want things that can only be gained through this kind of effort.
4. I'll be glad I did this (yeah, right!).
5. The shade feels good.
6. I don't think I'll make it 2 miles the way I feel.
7. My legs are really killing me.
8. My water didn't stay cold very long!
9. I wish I had 2 water bottles.
10. It's GOT to be hotter than 85 degrees!
11. Oh yeah, that was the temp 2 hours ago. *sigh*
12. Peddling down the ridge is like paddling on a big wave - just keeping my rhythm.
13. Even the downhills aren't that refreshing.
14. I used to be afraid of this kind of speed.
15. Don't suppress success by underestimating your accomplishments.
16. I'm having to stop and breathe/drink more than usual.
17. I'm going further before I turn around. Furtherest turnaround so far!
18. Even though the gear didn't shift properly I made the hill!
19. I feel kind of sick.
20. Calling for a ride home isn't the worst thing in the world.

It wasn't my best ride - for sure. However, I think I gained more from this one than others in the past. I pushed myself harder than ever. I found all kinds of successes and I found the point where I needed to swallow my pride and ask for some help. These are all valuable lessons. I sure am glad I'm home!

Oh! and I remember thinking: I hope the eagles and vultures don't figure out how wiped out I am! (I made it about 9 miles by the way. )