Having a training plan in place to help get me cycling from 0 to 54 miles in 16 weeks, has been amazing. Firstly, I don’t have to think or worry about trying to create a plan myself, it’s there done, printed out in black and white and stuck on the wall.
All I have to do now is to follow it, which has been much easier than I thought. That being said, I am not over keen on the stretching exercises. Resting I can do, cycling I can do, but stretching well it all seems a bit half hearted really. So I have had to find ways to inspire myself by reading blogs and articles on the benefits of stretching for cyclists in order to motivate myself. I found an article on yoga for cyclist which was great, I can relate to yoga but not stretching – it’s different words for basically the same thing. However, my favourite article was:
Surprising things have happened too – not knowing what the weather will be like for my London to Brighton cycle, has meant that I have been out in every weather no matter what and that has including torrential rain with streams of water running down the roads and cycling through floods. Not something I would have normally persuaded myself to do, but knowing that I have done it, that I can do it, makes all the difference!
Determination has appeared in another guise too, part of which is competitiveness. I have downloaded an app, MapMyRide, so I can record my routes and times. But, I also get points and times for doing certain local courses, which has motivated me and made me more determined to get out and cycle.
Finally, I am determined because there are those who say I can’t do it – there is nothing like being told you can’t to ensure that you do!!
What makes you determined?
Glad that you are enjoying your cycling , loved your photograph , drops at your specks and your smiling face . !😊
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Lol, yes – cyclists certainly love Lycra, still getting used it to myself 🙂
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Hi Suzanne, I see that although you can do stretches without leaving your bed, nevertheless you need to be togged out in your lycra to do them! Great to hear you’re enjoying the training schedule.
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