and bike shorts it is...

First of all, survived Easter weekend.  Had a fantastic time with 30 youth and young adults as we kept vigil in anticipation of Easter.  I was awake for 32 hours straight and for 15 of those I was in constant motion.  At about 7am I thought I wouldn't make it (but still had two worship services to be present for) so I decided that I should go for a swim.  I joined my swim team at 8am and it was definitely the right choice.  That little bit of exercise gave me the boost I needed to make it through.  

Curious... I always used the excuse of  "I'm too tired" as a way to avoid exercise.  Turns out that I was too tired because I didn't exercise.  Who knew that exercise actually GAVE people energy?

Anyway, slept off and on for the rest of Sunday but it took until today (Wednesday) before I finally feel normal (well, normal for me).

Monday was bike night.  I had not yet been on my new (to me) bike so decided to give it a go in the afternoon and biked to The Bike Doctor to pick up a few supplies.   I bought my bike on Kijiji for $50.  It's an antique I think.. road bike.  Probably from the early 80s.  It works fantastic.  I could not believe 1. how fast I could go and 2. how much less energy it takes to ride than my mountain bike.

I decided to bike to our meeting place which I mistakenly thought was about a 15 minute bike from my house.  Took me half an hour.  I checked online and turns out its just over 8 miles one way.  So, first time out and biked 30 minutes there... over 30 minutes with the group... and 30 minutes home.  (I'm not really known for doing things in moderation).  My butt felt every single bump and stone all the way home.

The bike itself was FANTASTIC.  I had such a fun fun fun time.  I decided to take a risk and join the intermediate/advanced group and I'm really glad I did.  I was able to keep up with out much trouble at all.  It was exhilarating.. really.   I arrived home pretty hyped up.. despite my aching backside.

And about my butt... so I've rethought my decision to return my bike shorts.  I'll take the diaper-butt look over the sore-butt feel any day.  So... back to the store I go.

Tonight I'm going for a practice swim and tomorrow is run night...

LOVIN EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!!