and on to week #2

This week started with our Monday bike session where we learned how to change a bike tire (well, someone demonstrated how to change a bike tire, the verdict is still out as to whether I actually learned anything).   We also spent time learning about road safety and having our helmets fitted.

I can't wait to actually get out on my bike.  I wish I had a road bike though... more speed with less effort.  However, it will be fun to go out with the ladies and pedal our butts off.  I can't say I'm overly anxious to put on my new bike shorts though.  I'm afraid my decision to purchase them might have been a bit rash.   I'm just far too vain to wear something that makes it look like I'm wearing a diaper (call me silly). It's probably not as bad as I think and if other women in the group were to swear to me that they too would be wearing these horrible things, I be willing to look ridiculous in solidarity.

It must be possible to be comfortable AND fashionable.

Thursday night was our run night.  I did decide to be brave and give the 30 minute continuous run group a go.  There were only 4 of us:  the volunteer Bernie, Jane, Jill and myself.  It was awesome.  We ran from the YWCA along the river to the Broadway Bridge, up the bridge, along the river and then back down the University Bridge, over to City Hospital and back to the Y.  I have no idea how far it is but it took us 30 minutes exactly.  I was completely fine for the first 10 minutes, then there were about 2 minutes when I thought I might die but that passed quickly and then I felt like I could have ran for another 30.  Strange.   I wonder if the "feeling I"m going to die thing" was just anxiety.. "what if I can't do it?"  "what if I'm too slow and hold everyone else back?"  Not only did I do it, but I met some lovely women in the process.  I ran mostly beside Jill, a lovely woman who recently moved to Saskatoon from Toronto with her partner.  Time went rather quickly when there was someone to chat with.

My new magic shoes continue to amaze me.

Tonight is a "wine and cheese" night at Brainsport for the participants with sales on all merchandise just for us.  There isn't really anything I need, but...