Biked in all the way to work today

[pegkerr]

I did the entire five mile ride. I now have acquired an exquisitely ugly neon orange vest with reflective tape which goes over my coat. It's definitely a Glamour Don't, but it should help keep me from being hit. The entire ride took forty minutes, with packing and unpacking the bike (and changing clothes) adding a little time at each end.

I am definitely the slowest bike on the road. But I'm still pretty proud of myself. According to Sparkpeople, the ride should have burned about 200 calories.

Comments

[madlori.livejournal.com]

Great job, Peg! I'm so impressed with how quickly you've gotten the hang of things and integrated this new activity! You win at life.

Can I share a little fitness victory of my own? You might remember I do a lot of walking for exercise. One of my favorite trails is a 1.6 mile nature trail that I did for the first time in January. The first time it took 38 minutes. The second time it took 35 minutes. I didn't do it again for two months due to the weather, but yesterday it was nice enough so I went out and walked it again. This time I didn't wear my iPod so it couldn't give me a beat to walk to. I just walked as fast as was comfortable.

I did the trail in 28 minutes. I guess all the other exercise I've been doing in the meantime has paid off!

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Yay us!

[bethynyc.livejournal.com]

YAY YOU!!!! That is fantastic!

[dichroic.livejournal.com]

Anything that helps keep you alive definitely counts as a Do. (Well, maybe not since the Cosmo editor took over at Glamour. Too bad, it's a Do in my book.) Also, past a certain level of decency, my policy is that Looks Don't Matter in workout gear until waaaaay after comfort and functionality are satisfied.

[nmsunbear.livejournal.com]

Woot! You rock!

[vass]

I'm so proud for you!

[loup_noir]

That's wonderful! That orange vest and reflective tape really helps. The flashing light on the back of the bike helps, too.

[threeringedmoon.livejournal.com]

Congratulations. What a great investment in your health.

Cheers!

[alfreda89.livejournal.com]

And the crowd goes wild!

[huladavid.livejournal.com]

If you haven't gotten one, may I suggest you get a clip on light--one that flashes, I mean. The only downside to 'em are that you must remember to remove it as soon as you get to work.

I speak from embarrassed experience...

[awelkin.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Way to power bike!

Catherine