Two weeks ago I got back on the bicycle in earnest. Having not ridden consistently in 15 years, and only casually for a week here and there—pain has become my best friend. It does not help that we live in foothills so regardless of where I ride, climbing is in the mix.
We’ve all heard the real battle in any exercise program is a mental one. To keep this under control, I decided to STOP thinking about the act of riding—and instead about the pleasure of riding. I notice scenery, the neighbors’ routines, and wildlife along the way.
I have thought about why I am so happy about riding again, and how I can keep this going as a lifestyle and not just a phase…
Aside from the obvious health benefits, I wanted to re-experience the same high from years ago when I felt power on the bike. I noticed for the first time the other day that I was pushing bigger gears and shaving minutes off my routes. Mind you I am not where I want to be yet, but a whole lot better than that pathetic ride two weeks ago.
2 years ago
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I’m driving in the car yesterday to an early AM appointment (6:40)—its dark, rainy, foggy and just plain ugly outside. Ironically, I am coping by running through some mental exercises about how to take my business results to the next level. Just when I got to the point where I was thinking—“I need to work smarter not harder”—I see him. A man heading to work to a local factory for the 7AM shift. It is 33 Degrees F outside, pouring rain and dark and he was riding a bicycle to work. I am back to a fresh sheet of paper and a better question—“Am I prepared to just work harder?”
3 years ago
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I have spent the better part of 25 years in leadership. During that time I learned a great deal about people—and even more about myself. In the same way I have benefited from others, it is my desire that others benefit from the accumlated wisdom of my wonderful life. If anything said here reasonates with you, pass it on!
3 years ago
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