Any bike riders out there up for a mini challenge?
ShansGotGoals
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So I notice there are a lot of ppl on here that run or walk. But what about riding a bike? I am recovering from knee surgery and go to physical therapy 3x/wk. It's been a really difficult recovery for me as I was a runner played softball and beach volleyball. Dr says no running, and if I walk no longer then 30 mins. Still no lifting weights. PT suggested riding a bike and swimming. Dr agreed I could do both. I choose to ride the bike as I am sooo not ready to be seen in a bathing suit!! (I know that's silly but there it is). My PT challenged me to set a certain number of miles to ride for the month and treat it like I was training. So that's what I am doing.
My challenge is 200 miles for the month of August.
Anyone up for it? You can determine your own amount or join in mine.
I would also luv if anyone would like to help keep me motivated and accountable, even if not doing the 'mini challenge'. I need all the support I can get!
My challenge is 200 miles for the month of August.
Anyone up for it? You can determine your own amount or join in mine.
I would also luv if anyone would like to help keep me motivated and accountable, even if not doing the 'mini challenge'. I need all the support I can get!
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Hi! I do the stationary bike a few times a week. I did 9.1 mi today. How did you do?0
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I only did a short ride last night since I'm trying to get back into riding. Love the challenge. Have to convert from km to miles since I'm in Canada. Did 6.2 km last night which is about 3.9 miles.0
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Hey guys...so I did 10.75 mi today. Woo hoo only 189.25 miles to reach my goal!! LOL
It was very therapeutic for me. Let's keep it going!0 -
I ride a stationary recumbent bike and watch Season 4 of Grimm! 13.15 miles today. I just started riding again the middle of last month. I'll just have to see how it all goes...I have whinny knees and, all of a sudden, a whinny hip!
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That sounds great. I caught the cycling bug some months ago, and worked my way up to 48 miles yesterday. My knees are also sub-par (I am rehabilitating from a backpacking injury), so for now I'm stuck with cycling and swimming as well. For this month: doing my first 'broken' century this coming weekend, and the Heatstroke 100 at the end of the month. It's an addiction now!0
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@CompM Wow impressive. Maybe I'll get there one day....for now 1 day and 1 mile at a time.
Good Luck and I'm cheering you on.
8/3 - 8.86 mi -- today was hard and I really jist wanted to quit.
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@shangates92 ...but you didn't quit!! Good for you! Nice job getting it done!
I'm glad Grimm's season 4 is long!! Managed 12.0 miles today. ...25.15 to date...
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I stationary bike. Did 12 miles today.0
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I'm game but the next week I'm not going to be able to make it to the gym!0
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Thanks shan. It starts 1 mile at a time! No quitting, you got this!
14 mile easy spin on the road finishing with some rolling hills.0 -
Hi Shangates92! I will be a support to you in your quest! I'm new to cycling. Started a little over 2 mo ago, (first week found out the front breaks worked REALLY well and had to heal from injuring both wrists, elbows and shoulder that I had surgery on back in Nov. - thankfully just needed time to heal) I've been back to riding about 14 days now and am just now reaching 10 miles a day. I LOVE it! I don't really have a number goal yet, just to not quit or get hurt - ha! But I am happy to be a support!0
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50 minute pace ride on the road. Was supposed to be longer, but the lightning came in.0
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Managed 12.0 miles today. ...37.15 to date...0
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Only managed 8 miles today (got called in to work early). Proud that I did it but mad at myself because I ate crappy today!! But I guess that belongs in the confession thread........
Miles to date: 27.610 -
@cpanus You finish season 4 yet?? LOL
@GrandmaJackie Jump in whenever your ready
@FitNFabulousByFifty thank you!0 -
@shangates92 ...episode 12 today...I think there are 22 episodes all together...it's getting pretty good! Good job on the 8 miles...maybe it was enough to burn what you overate?? Tomorrow is a new day! 0
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I'buying a new bike this weekend to upgrade my 30 year old mountain bike. I'm very excited. My Mom and Dad surprised me with bike money yesterday. Otherwise it would totally be out of reach. I have a bunch of test riding to do to see if the bike I envision works for me. So excited!!! But I haven't done any riding yet this week though. :-((0
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@mommyknits No worries once you get settled w/your new ride just jump on in. Happy to have you join.
So I wasn't able to ride yesterday as I was in some pain. But I have PT today and hopefully will be able to ride later....I actually missed nit being able to ride. excited to be able to ride today as I wasn't able to yesterday. But I did manage to stay on point with my calories...woo hoo. Little victories0 -
@mommyknits That's great! What type of bike are you excited about?0
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21+ miles yesterday, easy road spin today and tomorrow for recovery.0
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12.25 miles in the darn rain!! LOL0
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No riding yesterday , today or tomorrow. Helping our daughter set up her first grade classroom for her kids who will pile in on Wednesday the 12th. So much to do! The cleaning crew piled everything in the middle of the room when the kids went on summer break!! Crazy!
Back on the bike Saturday.
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@mommyknits That's great! What type of bike are you excited about?
@CompM I currently rude a 30 year old Mountain Bike. LOL. I'm looking at some of the hybrids. Last week I tested out a Cannondale. I've looked at a great looking Giant but haven't taken it for a spin. Also looking at a Trek and.... My husband and I are planning on a tour of at least 3 bike shops tomorrow so I can give them all a test ride. :-))
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2 days no riding and looks like I may not be able to ride tomorrow either! I will have alot of miles to make up to reach my goal!
Miles to date: 39.85
Miles to goal: 160.150 -
I got my new ride!!! Now to set a goal. Next week, I probably can't ride much. :-((. I have to be out with kiddo #1 every night.
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I did 43 miles on my bike at the gym this week ( 4 different 60-70 min workouts or 10-12 miles each)0
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11 miles today. When I set my original goal I forgot to factor in the heat & humidity!! Good Lord it's miserable out there. But I still rather be outside.....
Beautiful bike @mommyknits. You'll definitely feel the difference between that and your old mountain bike! Good Luck0 -
@nannersp61... nice job last week it up. We got this!!0
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Went on my first multiday camping/'broken century' this weekend. ~250 riders, 70.3 miles Saturday, 43.4 miles Sunday, and an easy 20-minute spin on my trainer for recovery yesterday. 15 miles for today, and gearing up for my first true 100-mile event in 3 weeks. Cycling rocks The other nice thing is, my fiancee is also losing weight just from the calorie burn without drastically changing diet yet!
@mommyknits, congrats on the bike! Looks good.0 -
Way to go @CompM Long rides like that still do amaze me.
I'm going to try and shoot for 50 km on my new bike by the end of August. Of that, I've done 8.71km so far. 41.29km left. I know it's a tiny goal but I'm starting out small. This week, unfortunately, I probably won't ride until the weekend. I'm at the dance studio with my daughter every night. But while I'm there, I do my Bootcamp or Zumba workouts while I wait and I'm also doing a daily Tap Dance Bootcamp - we tap for 1 hour and 15 minutes each day this week. So I"m doing other stuff while my bike is waiting for me. My husband is getting a hitch installed on his SUV this week and then we'll add a bike rack so we can all go to explore some of the great bike trails we have around as a family. Pretty excited.
Great job @shangates92 :-)0
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