FAT GIRL TO FIT GIRL! I DID IT!!!
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Just a lil motivation for someone that is struggling!
Today is "Bike to Work" day in Denver, CO!
I started riding my bike on Monday and got to incline and quickly caught a cramp. So I turned around defeated and went home sad because I knew I wanted to participate in today's event.
Yesterday I got back on my bike and rode for 30 minutes. I caught another cramp, but I rode through it and got home safe and sound.
Last night before bed I said to myself, "I'm not ready for the 3.5 mile ride to work up hills and in traffic. I'll do it next year!"
This morning I woke up and was listening to the news cast about "Bike to Work" and all the events and people that will be riding. Over 15,000 registered riders, breakfast at Civic Center Park, Yoga, Spinning and other great events.
I said to myself, "I can do this!" So I got ready for work and packed my backpack and headed out. I almost crashed when I was trying to signal to turn left in a turn lane with all kinds of downtown traffic! LOL
I got to Civic Center Park and saw all the biciclist coralling at the event. I rode on! I have to get to work! I will stop there on my way home from work.
I got to work in one piece! I started crying wanting to sing the Rocky theme song! I DID IT! I DID IT!!! All I could think about was sharing this with you all because so many times we talk ourselves out of what we CAN do! All I heard in my ears was my dear grandmother (RIP) "CAN'T NEVER DID ANYTHING!" And she's right!
I just wanted to share this for that person that is struggling with getting started or taking on a new challenge! Hope it helps! I felt like Rocky Balboa and wanted to sing the Rocky Theme Song! LOL
Today is "Bike to Work" day in Denver, CO!
I started riding my bike on Monday and got to incline and quickly caught a cramp. So I turned around defeated and went home sad because I knew I wanted to participate in today's event.
Yesterday I got back on my bike and rode for 30 minutes. I caught another cramp, but I rode through it and got home safe and sound.
Last night before bed I said to myself, "I'm not ready for the 3.5 mile ride to work up hills and in traffic. I'll do it next year!"
This morning I woke up and was listening to the news cast about "Bike to Work" and all the events and people that will be riding. Over 15,000 registered riders, breakfast at Civic Center Park, Yoga, Spinning and other great events.
I said to myself, "I can do this!" So I got ready for work and packed my backpack and headed out. I almost crashed when I was trying to signal to turn left in a turn lane with all kinds of downtown traffic! LOL
I got to Civic Center Park and saw all the biciclist coralling at the event. I rode on! I have to get to work! I will stop there on my way home from work.
I got to work in one piece! I started crying wanting to sing the Rocky theme song! I DID IT! I DID IT!!! All I could think about was sharing this with you all because so many times we talk ourselves out of what we CAN do! All I heard in my ears was my dear grandmother (RIP) "CAN'T NEVER DID ANYTHING!" And she's right!
I just wanted to share this for that person that is struggling with getting started or taking on a new challenge! Hope it helps! I felt like Rocky Balboa and wanted to sing the Rocky Theme Song! LOL
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Great job!!! WTG!!0
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Awesome, congrats! You should be super proud of yourself.0
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awww that's awesome! congratulations! the way you shared your story was like I was right there....you could turn it into a book
xox
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You're awesome!0
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Great job!!!0
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You sound so proud, I would be too. Congratulations!0
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phenomonal! great job!0
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Awesome. Congrats on your success!0
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Awww....I wanted to cry reading your post. I know how that feels and I'm so happy for you! Congrats on making it to work in one piece and such a big accomplishment!0
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awesome!!!!
you should be very proud of yourself....you did it!!!! :bigsmile:
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That's awesome! You should be so proud of yourself!! And a thanks from a fat girl who's starting to get scared of her first 5k in weeks time!0
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Nice!!!
Way to go.. Thanks for sharing.0 -
You totally made my day! No more "outside looking in"! BTW, LOVE your gramma's advice!0
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What a WONDERFUL story! Thank u so much for sharing! Fantastic Job...UR AWESOME!!0
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Wonderful job on keeping yourself motivated!!
My grandmother used to say the same thing.0 -
I just love it!!!!0
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Great job!!! Keep it up!0
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Wow!! Great job!!0
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OH WOW!! reading your story I could feel your joy. I am so scared to drive in Denver I can't imagine riding a bike there, but you did it and we are all so proud of you. YOU DID IT!!! YAY!!!0
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