It's been about two and half months, and usually when I am silent for so long it means that I have fallen off the wagon. I am very happy to say that is not the case. You see, instead of writing about exercising, I have actually been doing it.
When my focus was running, I used to have to psych myself up for the endeavor. I am not a natural runner. My calves tighten up, I get incredibly tired and sore, and even the best experiences are akin to the joy one feels from successfully preparing vegetables. So blogging was a way to give myself a little pep talk.
I don't need a pep talk anymore! I really love biking, especially with the little push that I get from having the Bionx. It never sucks. Let me repeat that: it never sucks. (Unless, for instance, I forget to bring the Bionx controller and so I have to bike uphill with an additional 20 pounds in battery and motor weight. But even then it doesn't suck nearly as much as running used to suck.)
So I have not been writing, but I have been biking.
Here are my logs to prove it:
Date
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Distance
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Time
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Ele. Gain
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September 2012
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127.1 mi
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07:07:59
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+5,710 ft
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August 2012
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142.0 mi
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10:12:56
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+4,974 ft
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July 2012
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212.0 mi
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13:59:26
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+9,933 ft
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June 2012
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178.5 mi
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12:22:15
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+8,652 ft
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Although my mileage has been lower recently than it was when I started, I chalk most of that up to being extra busy at work -- morning press conferences mean I don't get to ride my bike in to work as often as I'd like. (There was also a bikeless vacation in the beginning of September, a bit of under-the-weather, and some relationship drama sucking up much of my time.) But I've still managed to average over 30 miles a week this month - and the month isn't over yet! I expect to do another 13 miles or so tomorrow, bringing the total in line with August. And I have no intentions of stopping.
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That said, I feel somewhat guilty about not posting recently, because I do have an awfully high number of (mis)adventures on my two wheels. So let me now briefly highlight what you might have missed:
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Downed trees blocked the Capital Crescent Trail! |
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I got stung by a bee at 20 mph! |
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Another ride to Old Town Alexandria turned into a
late night ride past the beautiful Lincoln Memorial! |