I completely FORGOT to post about my Mother's Day present!
This is what Brian SURPRISED me with on Mother's Day. Isn't it gorgeous?
Since I've been attending my spin class on a regular basis I have become even more interested in getting my flabby arse into shape getting involved in outdoor riding.
I looked into a few options and decided with some great advice from people who know something about riding real bikes that I should check out our local bike shops.
I was going to buy from Canadian Tire (my favourite Cdn store!) but instead went with the shop who specializes in biking. Great advice that my dear hubby took too since he found & bought me the perfect bike. It was love at first sight.
The one thing that actually triggered my interest (besides my very obvious mom body) was a woman in my spin class who has Celiac's Disease. She was helping to organize and recruit people for a ride for celiac in August and made an announcement after class one morning. I thought it was the perfect way to get out there, meet new people & support a good cause.
"It's just downtown, to a local island where you have lunch and then back again"
Oooooh, music to my ears! She continued: "And it's just recreational, it's not a race and it's only about 58k." Fifty-eight my friends, fifty eight kilometres. For my yankee friends, 58km is (according to google) is 36.0395291 miles.
I know that probably sounds like peanuts to some, but for me it's a little bit of a big deal. That said, the "recreational" emphasis and the fact that the proceeds from this event go to a very good cause, I signed myself up.
Now, I've got exactly 67 days to get myself ready for it. The woman who coerced encouraged me to join them said it was probably a good idea to take the tour beforehand to see what's it's like. Oh yes, in my free time I will strap my children on my back and ride 58 km "to see what's it's like..." : ) Okay, I'm exaggerating - I'm sure I'll be able make the trip out beforehand to see how I fare.
I'm happy to say I have publicly admitted I am dedicating Saturday mornings to spinning, although at times I would rather spend my precious alone time doing other things, I am also letting you all know that I will be getting myself in shape for this ride. Please, pro-riders, biathletes, triathletes, don't mock me or laugh at me. This is a big deal in my little world! Baby steps, baby steps and I will get there.
Next on my list: Cut back on Doritos. I'll keep you posted on that "to do" item. I can almost guarantee THAT will be tougher than the 58km.
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