My NEW plan!

Hello patient followers on my looong journey to a marathon. I have a new plan! I am returning to long distance cycling. I want to accomplish another century. This in and of itself is a huge challenge of endurance and fitness. But, I am using it as a springboard to run a 5k, then 10k, then half marathon, and finally a marathon. Yes, I now believe in baby steps! After a century I am always leaner and in great aerobic shape. I think then my body will handle the demands of running better.

I am also feeling so inspired! First, I saw my husband finish his first marathon! That was amazing. Second, I saw my baby sister give birth naturally to her baby- peacefully and with an amazing inner strength. This leaves me wanting to challenge myself and push the limits of what I believe I can do!

I am nervous about riding long distances by myself. But, my cycling buddy is now a runner, so I am looking for a new group to bike with. Maybe the AFWC Ladies Ride at Mellow Johnny's on Sunday mornings. I also want to attend a bike maintenance class- so I know I can fix my bike out in the middle of nowhere. Then there's the fear of being a woman all alone out in the middle of nowhere- for that I have special "lipstick". Will and I have had some scary moments- the drivers who drive way to close for comfort, and our favorite the guy who decided to change lanes in front of us into our lane, driving towards us as if he was going to hit us. Oh, and there are always the dogs that find fun in chasing a bike!

So, on my journey to a Century.. every year we have lived in TX I've wanted to ride the Annual LBJ 100. Well, it is THIS Saturday! Riding this wave of inspiration, I'm tempted to try to ride the whole 100, but as I've said in this very blog, I am now a believer in baby steps. Considering my very wimpy recent riding miles, I think the 42 is a good challenge. Tough but I'll still want to ride next week:) I've heard short, intense work outs help your body prepare for long distances... those spin classes I went to in UT with my sister should help me a lot then!!

My ride today: 15. 3 miles in 1:08. Slow pace but it was very windy!