It finally happened. After a year of biking, we were left with a bum bike and a long walk home.
Last week, Jon and I woke up earlier than normal to go biking. It was cool outside, perfect for biking. Everything was going fine, until suddenly, "Uh, oh. I think something is broken..." Then Jon's right pedal falls off. Yep. I would say it's broken. And we just happened to be at the farthest point from home. Oh, well! By avoiding our normal circuitous route, and staying on the main trail, we estimate we walked 2-3 miles home. It was a good thing we started out early! Jon headed to the bike place, and came back with it all fixed up.
This morning, we added a jog around the lake in the middle of our route. My legs were not prepared to quit pedalling and start jogging, and my knees were not happy with the shift from low- to high-impact, but I think it will be a good addition to our routine. Our very own biathlon.
11 years ago
Are you guys training for the Iron Man. Adding a swim next? =)
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys had a good day, even with the added walk. We had a crazy busy weekend and welcomed the rest of Sunday.
We pass a lot of rich people's houses on our route. Maybe we could work something out to where we can stop for a few laps around somebody's pool...I gotta scope it out to see who's got the best one. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh... I know where you are! Candleridge, right?
ReplyDeleteI think I walked about 3 miles the other day when I took Muffin to the vet. Their office seemed a lot closer in the car!
Yep, Candleridge! You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteI knew that too! What do I win??
ReplyDeleteAnd if you're looking for a pool, I bet you that one next to my grandma's has a good crop of misquitos growing by now!
@Leanna: That might be an added perk. It'll keep us swimming fast!
ReplyDeleteThe biathlon idea is fine as long as your knees hold out. Be careful. This is your mother speaking. :)
ReplyDeletehow pretty to jog around the lake in the morning. My excersize the past few days has consisted of lifting heavy Venti coffee's over the counters to my customers. Strenuous, I know.
ReplyDeleteI used to rollerblade around that lake. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot of fun. I feel a little bully-ish, because there are lots of walkers who have to move so we can go by. They're starting to recognize us now, but I still feel bad, especially for the ones we end up passing 3 or 4 times because of the way our routes cross.
ReplyDeleteI am proud of yall keeping this up for so long! Awesome!
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