Day 2

For Day 2 get fit workout, I decided to go for a bike ride. Initially I set out to do 10 miles, 4 miles with Kid 2 riding along. But, 0.5 miles into it, Kid 2 decided he was done. He was falling way back and I didn't want to ride the entire 4 miles this way. So, we rode home.

At home, Husband said he was bored. I said, "Well you have a bike, right?"

I had to wait for him to finish with the super he was fixing the kids and airing up his tires, but it was worth it.

About 20 minutes later we were set to go on our romantic/workout bike ride. And boy was it a workout! Lot's and lot's and lot's of hills.

So, I've had my bike since Husband and I got married 14 years ago. It is a $79 wal-mart special, but I still ride it. The brakes don't work so well, the tires are always in need of air, (esp since more weight is being put on the back tire than when I purchased it years ago) and the gears no longer shift. Or, if I try to shift them, the chain falls off....lol I love my bike though.

We are pedaling along, me way behind Husband, because he takes spin class. And let's face it, he is stronger & faster than me. On the downhill part Husband is coasting and I still have to pedal. (No gears, remember?) Husband thinks this is pretty funny. I just told him, "I get a better workout this way!"

Anyway, about 45 minutes later, we are home. I am sweating to death. Well, I guess not to death since I am still living, but it was pretty bad. But, I love it! I guess it is the adrenaline burst you get when you finish a great workout. I don't really care what it is, I just love it!

Here are my stats:

Start time: 5:21pm
Date: 7/2
Time: 1:01:18
Distance (mi): 8.91
Average speed (mph): 8.72
Max speed (mph): 14.17
Average pace (mi/min) 6:53
Max pace (mi/min): 4:14
Calories burned: 1138

Mile split times:
Mile 1: 8:48
Mile 2: 9:27
Mile 3: 6:17
Mile 4: 5:30
Mile 5: 6:17
Mile 6: 6:27
Mile 7: 6:33
Mile 8: 5:57

Mile 1 and 2 we're not great times since Kid 2 decided he was going to ride so slow. Oh well, I'm glad he wanted to get outside and ride instead of playing DS, computer, Wii or PS2.