I started this blog to keep track of my exercising. I am overweight and out of shape except for amazing biceps from lifting twins all day. May 2, 2010 I will be riding 42 miles in Bike NY around NYC's 5 boroughs. I signed up for it to force myself to exercise thus the title of my blog.. bike or bust!



Saturday, February 20, 2010

Day 1-- The test run.

I just got back from the first ride in many many years. I definitely could have ridden a lot more but I need to first find out if what I did is going to hurt tomorrow..lol. I at first tried to use a bike helmet but ditched it. I'll try again when its warmer and I don't have to wear a winter hat under it! A little bit of jelly legs when I got off but I feel really good after the ride. It perked me up and I'm so out of shape that minor ride definitely got my heart rate up.

5.2 miles in 39 minutes. I rode an average of 8 miles per hour mainly because I was so busy looking around at the sites. When I didn't daydream I rode 10 miles per hour. So I'm going to make a goal of consistently riding 10 mph for next time.

2 comments:

  1. Way to go, keep it up. 10mph is pretty good,any hills yet? They make skull caps to keep your head warm, always wear your helmet:-)

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  2. This is Long Island there really aren't too many hills here unless I go to the North Shore. I am so out of shape I'm not ready for that. I just need to get a good speed and long mileage (endurance) up first then I'll tackle the hills.

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