it’s tough getting back on that horse. this is why i committed to daily exercise. i know once i start skipping days i am more inclined to do so, procrastination is no stranger to me. i am still getting over this cold, it’s been well over 2 weeks now, (see i even procrastinate about getting better) i didn’t feel up to kickboxing class last night, so i went for a bike ride instead on the trail behind the house. you have to pedal up a gradual incline to get to the trail and i was surprised at how easily and quickly i got winded, once you get on the trail you go down a small hill, and with the exception of one or two small inclines, it’s basically a flat trail. i rode to the end and back and at the end i had to face that hill, but i did it. i pedalled up the hill, for the first time this summer. most of the bike trail is dirt/gravel, and every time i hear the sound of my tires crunching the gravel on the trail all i can think of is the soundtrack from woz, where almira gulch (aka the wicked witch of the west) takes toto and rides off at the beginning of the film.
riding up to the top of the hill at the end of the ride i couldn’t help but remember that 2 years ago when i bought this bike, after the first knee surgery, i couldn’t do it. i had to get off and push the bike up the hill. in fact right after the first surgery when i started physical therapy they would have me ride the bike, and i couldn’t pedal all the way around, my knee simply couldn’t bend that far. one thing i have noticed since i have lost a bit of weight, it s getting easier to move, and hopefully the continued weight loss will make things easier on my knees. this is one of the things that kept me motivated yesterday. i was really tempted to skip yesterday, but i thought if i don’t get to it again, i will continue to put it off until tomorrow, and i will undo all the good i have accomplished so far. other people have mentioned the weight loss, but now it’s noticeable to me, and that feels good. trust me i have a ways to go yet, but it’s encouraging to see progress.
now that the sweater is done it’s time to get the house cleaned up. i am also working on finishing up the sweater from last months class before this month’s class starts, but i should have that done by the weekend. i have a walk for untied way this coming saturday, hopefully it will go better than the one in ravenna last month! i still have to check at the gym and see where i placed. hopefully the list will still be up tomorrow.
