This is my attempt to regain cycling fitness with the help of fellow Steemians. By posting my regular ride statistics and workouts, I hope to motivate others and myself to get on the saddle more often and keep them pedals spinning!
Catching the bus to work!
Stormy noon and lazy tune!
The weather department had issued a Red Alert for North India. Massive dust storms were to hit the region these past couple of days. The dept. is consistent as the giant storms didn't materialise. I on the other hand, used the storms as an excuse to stay in bed instead of going out cycling.
Today, after a couple of days of lazying around I dragged myself out of bed and hopped onto the saddle. Even after ten minutes of pedalling, my eyes were still half closed and brain was completely shut! Yawn
This is a super nice left hander to take on my motorcycle. On my cycle, it is super slow!
There are days when you feel really energetic, this was not one of those days! It was all about pushing myself mentally. I have been working on a story (i like to write as well!) and needed the exercise to get my brain functioning. Once warmed up and up to speed, the ride was the perfect midweek kick on the butt to get going.
Ideas for the story were born, but quashed within a few pedal strokes, there was no inspiration to be found today. At the very least I got in a good ride. The legs felt good and a healthy average heart rate was there for the taking. On these days, I prefer having a riding partner, to motivate me to ride harder. When you are alone, you need to find the motivation within oneself.
I have a lovely bunch of coconuts!
oh I know, at times I also catch myself daydreaming on the bike... like: "Dude, wake up, you are speeding downhill on this metal contraption... and what was that thing coming the other way? A pick-up truck?" In those moments I have to regain my senses, usually by forcing myself to go uphill. That gets the blood pumping, and gets the brain into gears as well. Not that I don't enjoy a good daydream, but it would suck to lose my attention in a crucial moment.
Absolutely. A couple of months back i was daydreaming while cycling to work. Got hit by a bus for my efforts!
Now i try to give the road a little more attention. But it is very difficult, especially considering I ride a motorcycle as well and I am used to substantially faster speeds. Cycling at times just seems slow. Yet, much better than running, which is so boring that i rather jump off a cliff. Without a parachute!
I never liked running. I prefer to swim. Now THAT is ideal for daydreaming. I used to go for early morning swims, when it was still dark outside. After a good hour in the water I'd have my morning coffee and start actually waking up. Morning swimming was magic. Sometimes I would remember my dreams of that night, and contemplate them while doing laps. I didn't even bother counting my distance, just let the clock be my guide. No worries about traffic or other accidents, however, in the pool I would not get anywhere either.
I guess swimming would be ideal. If you aren't afraid of water!
I know that feeling of starting out tired, but it always seems to go away pretty quickly. I definitely agree that exercise gets your brain functioning though. I always feel slow to start my work if I miss my morning ride.
Absolutely. Cycling is the best way to kickstart your day!
That's why I try to do it everyday.
Haha the coconuts, where are you from?
India!