make_your_move: (happiness)
make_your_move ([personal profile] make_your_move) wrote2009-09-18 10:08 am
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It really does come back

I did something today I haven't done in a long time .... I rode my bike. To the market *uphill* about a 1/4 mile from here. I didn't get off and walk it, but I had to stop 3 times. And boy howdy do I feel it in my thighs. I think my bicycle seat needs readjustment because I couldn't extend my legs all the way, which if I recall, you're supposed to be able to do. Had to also plan my grocery shopping so that it fit in a backpack (it did).

But I did it and riding a bike came back to me, almost instantly, yay for muscle (and balance) memory.

The best part ... it was fun. Next week, longer ride.

[identity profile] archway.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Whooohooo!!!

[identity profile] mrs-k13.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
yay! wait til you go longer and feel it in your waist. that hurts sooooo good. congrats!

[identity profile] authentictyslut.livejournal.com 2009-09-18 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Good for you, you made me wax nostalgic 'bout my stolen bike!

It sounds like you do need to adjust that seat. Your knees should be just a lil bit bent when your foot is planted on the pedal in it's lowest position. Save your knees and have fun!

[identity profile] free-of-whip.livejournal.com 2009-09-19 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
I love bicycling! I can't get myself to keep up any form of exercise that involves my just doing the same thing in the same place for day after day. But I can actually use my bike for transportation, and sort of "accidentally" get exercise that way.

amen, Sister

[identity profile] scottish-grrl.livejournal.com 2009-09-20 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I have been thinking for a while to get my bike fixed and clean up and do the same. thanks for the post - it's inspiring me, doll! Big hugs ~ hope to talk soon.