Reading my friend Sarah's blog, I had an "yep I feel the same way thought" with this post. As a cyclist I struggle every year with my thighs, strong they are, but along with that comes trying to find a size 27 pair of jeans for narrow hips that can make it over my thighs. Why in the world hasn't anyone created an athletic cut jean? Last year I didn't bike as much, just trained for the marathon, because it didn't require much time. The truth of the matter is I love to bike, but I am competive, and like to be good. If I can't give it a 100% in training I don't have as much fun. As weather would have it, I have managed to stay on my bike outside through December this year, but that also means I have already built that pesky thigh muscle. I had to laugh when I made this comment to Sarah, she said "getting a jump on this years season", I guess that's one way to look at it!
In order to get where I want to on my bike this year, I am going to have to put the time in on it. For me those 3 hour rides sometimes are going to have to be done 1/2 outside and 1/2 on the trainer. And while it somehow tones everything, my legs are going to get bigger.
The bottom line for me is, I am happy in my life, and actually quite happy with my body, as imperfect as it is. I don't think (actually I know) I wouldn't have been able to say that in my twenties. I am at a place in life where I can appreciate what my body allows me to do. I appreciate it letting me push beyond what I believe are my limits, it's that stength that gives me confidence.
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