Hello fellow MFPers! I just joined the group and have been reading through a lot of good threads.

My story: not much of a story here. I used to be extremely active and used to be an avid cyclist. I just kind of got away from all of that as the years of working and raising kids went by. I really want to get back to a really active state because 1). I've always felt better, mentally and physically, when I am active and 2). I am turning 40 this year so I know that things are going to slow down fast!

I also want to get back into cycling because it used to be such a big part of my life. My last real ride was three years ago when I rode the Katy Trail - a railroad bike trail across the state of Missouri. My dad and I rode from Clinton to St. Charles which is right at 225 miles. I just joined Brownsburg Fitness so I can get some good cardio and strength training in before the warm weather kicks in and I can start riding again. My dad and I had plans to do some riding this summer but he passed away this past January so I'd like to continue with our plans and ride. It might be a bit of a stretch for this summer but by next summer at the latest, my goal is to ride across 40 from Terre Haute to Richmond.

I work part time and am a full time student at WGU, working towards my degree in Math Education. I have two teenage girls - one looking forward to graduating high school in May and heading to college this fall and the other who is just as motivated to get through her sophomore year of high school and start the Cosmetology program at Ben Davis next year.

I will visit the group often. Sometimes I have to seek out motivation because honestly, I'm tired!