First Day of Training

I am 8 weeks post op from a knee surgery on my left knee so I am still trying to take it easy, but I need to get started on getting my mileage in.  So I decided with a quick 26 miles on our beautiful Boise Greenbelt!

I had an absolute blast riding!  I came across a group of 10-12 senior citizens riding their bikes.  They were so cute!  I yelled "Hey Gang, on your left" as I was about to pass them. As I passed the last gentleman in their pack said, "Keep up your speed!"  And I zoomed right on by, focusing on keeping my speed under 5 minute miles.  After I reached the half way point of my ride, I decided to head back and take a different route where I came across the same group of senior citizens.  They were all smiles.  They had been riding a long time.  Very impressive!

I also saw some beautiful trees that were changing colors. The greenbelt still has plenty of green trees, but some were starting to change and it was glorious!

I also had a hug epiphany.  While I was riding it dawned on me that I have come so far in my health.  I may be doing a juggling act with the same 8 pounds for the last 6 months, but I have done so much!  In the last year I have run 4 marathons, 4 half marathons and several small races.  I have done pole dancing.  I became a Zumba fitness instructor. My whole life has changed and I'm a bonafide athlete!  I'm so grateful!



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