A few years ago I visited my friend in TC and we went on a bike ride. I honestly hadn't ridden a bike in YEARS! Maybe even decades! I was very nervous that I was going to fall!
We went and it was really fun! Even though I was literally scared the whole time.
and guess what?
That fear I had?
of falling...
I fell! And I didn't die!
I got up and finished the ride.
Then last year I rode a bike in Miami and the boardwalk was really busy, and I was so afraid. I was afraid of falling, hurting someone, hurting myself, looking stupid. I witnessed to homeless people fighting and I thought I was gonna get hit. It was scary. But guess what? I didn't fall! I didn't get hurt, didn't crash into anyone.
I will admit, I took a less populated way home. I said I had to get a tea, and I did, but that was my excuse LOL
I dream of going to TC and riding bikes with my friend and her family, but I'm nervous! But I decided that since I have a stationary bike in my basement, I would train. I would begin biking a few times a week to work the muscles that I will need to ride bikes. Once I get moving, I will start to do some rides using the Peloton app.
Not all goals need to be serious. Sometimes a goal of something fun like saving for a vacation and planning can lead to some really great things!
In my case, I am bringing back something in my life that I used to love. When I was a kid, riding bikes gave me such freedom. I would get on my bike and visit my friends. Me and my friend would watch our friends play basketball or I'd just hang out at her house. When I was in my early teens I would ride my bike to my friend Erica's house and spend all day there. It was the best and I have so many memories.
It's fun to have this goal and adventure to continue moving.
Now I need to get new bike tires. LOL
Happy Trails!
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