Fifty

Did you know that today is the 51st day of the year?  I know this for 2 reasons.  One, I am some what obsessive about random date trivia.  Silly, I know, but hey… it’s what I do.  The other reason I know that is on the 2nd of January I set off on this crazy workout thing.  I wanted to keep it going for a while.  I didn’t know when I would stop and at this point I am really not sure when I will… that is not important to me.  I have proven to myself that I can stick to a plan/program of intentional exercise regardless of what life throws at me.  Some of those days were less than enthusiastic.  My heart rate might not have been in my “optimal aerobic zone”, but at the same time, I did some crazy stuff like tearing it up at the Dick Lane Velodrome tonight.  I was able to hold wheels I wasn’t able to 6 weeks ago, so that is cool!

I think I will seal The Streak page.  Counting, paying attention and all that has added pressure to my life an ultimately made me unhappy on a few occasions.   Only about three times did I just work out to keep my streak alive.  That’s 47 times I actually wanted to work out.  I want to tomorrow.  Will I on Friday?  I do not know.  I hope so.  It’s kind of like what I learned in AA.  One day at a time.  One day at a time, I have stayed sober for over 20 years.  Now, I don’t know that this streak will last 20 years, but I hope the lifestyle change does.  I am starting to feel/see the positive things in my life!  That’s awesome!

As we move into Spring, I look forward to getting on my bike more.  There are lots of places I need to ride around here.  I don’t even have any good “loops” that I like a lot.  Sarah is itching to ride w/me on Tuesdays, so that will be fun too.  Day 51 will be a new chapter.  I look forward to it!