Back in the Saddle

Last summer, I biked about 100 miles a week through Tyler streets. I tried to keep it up when school started, but failed miserably. The only riding I saw was to and from class every day. Well, I finally got a new helmet and tuned my bike up, and now I am back in the saddle! I am starting slow and steady (emphasis on the slow) and am definitely feeling the effects of not riding since school let out in May. But I am so excited. Biking really is one of my favorite things. Running has become a chore to me, but biking is something I look forward to doing every morning.

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As always, I have set some goals for myself. Within the year I hope to ride in a few tours, including Tyler's own Beauty and the Beast. I want to find a few to ride in around College Station, too. A century ride is also on the list, but that will take a lot of dedication. Eventually, I would love to ride in the MS150, but because I know I will have to do fundraising for other things (Wyldlife, possibly missions) I do not think I will be able to ride this year. Someday soon!

For now, I am focusing on my endurance and my form, and trying to get into a normal routine. Being gone at Pine Cove is going to throw me for a loop, but my goal for the year is to continue riding into the school year. Possible reward for this? Upgrading to a bike that is a WSD, specifically a bike I can grow into, not grow out of! I am excited at this possibility and have been researching to my heart's content.

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! Check back later for my Wednesday wishlist!

I have been helping my dad paint the exterior trim of our house each morning for the past week and a half before I go to work each morning. That being said, my biking has decreased dramatically. I usually go for my rides in the early morning when it's a little cooler outside, but that hasn't been possible. However, watching the Tour de Suisse is making me wonder how my little bici and I would fare in a ride in this 100 degree heat right now. I might test this out. I need a ride! For now I leave you with a picture from 4 years ago (I think!) Sara and I decided to bike to church from our houses, our first "real" ride. And of course we documented with some celebratory peectures. This is me with the trusty Schwinn, the ol' guy I replaced with him. My little Schwinn guy needs some lovin'. Maybe I will go try out the new Faulkner Trails!

If I get the pictures loaded, I might post one of my favorite summer recipes that I made the other night. Mmm, mmm, delicious!

I'm super excited about something in the mail coming soon... none other than my first road bike! My little ol' Schwinn I got for Christmas quite a few years ago has reached it's end. So what better time to keep up with my granola abilities and get my road bike! (Please, don't make fun of me...!) I can't wait for it to get here!