What am I doing?!?!?!?!?
Day 2 had its own adventures. It started off good! I only hit the snooze button once, the second time it went off I got up! Got some water, got my bike out, I fixed the ipod problem when I remembered I found an arm holder ipod thing, it was perfect! I got on my bike (my tushi knew exactly where it was and remembered how uncomfortable it was), then I started out on my ride feeling pretty good, then I figured out why bikers wear shorts or tight spandex pants... I was wearing my sweats which was no problem yesterday but today they were getting caught in the chain and wheel stuff, trying to pull your pant legs up while riding down the rode is a difficult task I would not like to try again, lots of wobbling. haha
I turned onto Fairwood Blvd and then another biker passed me, like a real biker, with the spandex, biking shirt and backpack. This made me feel pretty good and I was determined to try to keep him in my sights. I did a pretty good job for a while before I had to turn. I stopped again at 1 mile, its nice because I'm just doing a loop twice, so 1 mile is my house again. I was getting a drink and became very very dizzy. I decided to take a break and sit down for a little bit, I was still super dizzy and getting nauseated. So I went inside, and just laid on the floor for a while.
I decided that I would do the last mile, but just walk it with my dogs. They were happy to oblige. So we started walking, but they were just taking too long sniffing everything and having to mark every mail box. I just wanted to walk! So I crossed the street and turned around and took them home. They got a nice walk in a new place.
I felt better so I told myself the I NEED to finish that last mile. So I start my second mile and right when I'm getting to the hill my ipod fell out at yesterday, determined to go go go, my keys fell out of my pocket, of course... I turn around go and get them, found a good place to hang them on my bike. Instead of walking up the hill I really wanted to ride this whole mile, so I went back a litte and gained some speed and continued on my mile. I was breathing hard and coughing but I finished! I did it! two days in a row I rode 2 miles! Granted today there was a lot of time between each mile, but the point is I did it right?!
Here's a question, if anyone can help me, I think the reason I got dizzy and nauseated was because I didn't eat anything before I went biking, should I eat a small breakfast before I go riding? I don't know these things.
Today's quote is
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." - Arnold Schwarzenegger
When you're doing any sort of exercise your body is using carbs for energy. going on an empty stomach will definitely cause nausea. Just eat some toast or a bagell, something carby hah. Way to keep going through all of the drama though!!!
ReplyDeleteGo Sharla, way to persevere amidst hard times!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely eat something, but be careful, because if you eat too much or too close to your workout you won't feel so great. So, like Peyton said, some toast or a bagel would be a good way to go. Also, when you take your breaks, drink a little, but again, not too much, or it will upset your stomach.
ReplyDeleteLove you Sharli!