Ok i got out and rode my bike.
I took it in the rain about 1.5 miles each way to my local grocery store with a Starbucks stand by the front door. I layered up with my diaper pants, my nicely fitting workout pants, A tank top and a long sleeved t-shirt, a great big rain jacket, gloves, socks and tennis shoes and my helmet. I got out side and almost gave up when I found that I needed to pump up my tires and my back tire was being difficult (it always is for some reason). Finally after mucking about for 20 minutes I got on my bike and took off. I rode the back way so as to avoid the busy roads. I got wet but not uncomfortably so. Once I got to the grocery store I parked my bike to the side (I don't have a lock) and risked theft to run in after my coffee. Then I brought my coffee out to my bike. They have picnic tables in front of the store so I sat in the rain with my coffee. My glasses got wet and people looked at me like I was one of those really crazy bike people but it was still fun.
I hope I remember the fun tomorrow when it is time to go again.
Living with a lapband after seeing goal is just as much work as getting there. This blog chronicles my journey to qualify for band surgery, my work to goal weight and now living with the band long term. Weight will always be an issue but there is a whole lot of living to be done.
2 comments:
Wow Tina, I have to applaud you!! Not only did you go riding, but in the rain! AND you had to fix the flat tires as well first!!
I would have looked at the tires & said....forget it! I will fix the tires later & ride another day!!
But taking a few minutes to drink something nice & warm before tackling the ride home was something that I would have done too.
Believe me I almost gave up when the tires gave me grief! I was cussing and moaning. I got irritated that I was thinking of letting the tire beat me...so I persevered.
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