I am not a kid anymore. In fact, if I look at my driver's license, I am not even a young adult anymore. Am I sad? Not really. Maybe I wish I had used my exuberance and freedom more productively, but all in all, I really love the direction of my life and having my dear family to share the days with me.
I have been so excited recently by getting a new bike and a bike trailer.
My husband and I have used the bike trailer in stroller mode and gone on some great walks in the park this last week. But I was really quite eager to tow my kids around while I felt the wind rushing on my face as I biked the town.
So today I loaded them up (with copious amounts of help and encouragement from my husband) and was off. The bike teetered this way and that for a bit. My husband laughed and suggested that he would record the whole process for the kids to watch someday. HA HA *growl*
After a few feet though I evened her out and was off. The bike trailer really did beautifully, it rolled so easily, that I actually only "felt" the pull of it once when I hit a bump in the road. The kids were content, sharing crackers and water while I did my tour of the neighborhood.
BUT.....
It was hard work for me. I'm surprised because I can walk for hours easily. Bicycling must use entirely different muscles because I was beat at 10 blocks. I had to get off and push the bike the last 20 yards home because there was no way I could push those pedals anymore. I know it will get easier with time. I enjoyed it. I feel great now having done it. But WOW, I'm exhausted!
My husband DID point out I could probably bicycle SLOWER. I guess, since this isn't a timed test or anything, I could try that. :)
I remember that well :) I have not been on my bike since last summer and everytime I try to ride it again im whooped the first time. I think you are right about it using different muscles!!!!!!! I am happy for you. This was a fun read thanks! I laughed about the last part about riding slower ;)
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