Ouch

I decided I need to get into shape. I'm flabby and blah. My friend D is a fitness freak and really motivates me, so I couldn't just stand around and watch her be active while I do nothing. I whipped out my bike on Saturday and we went down to Newport Beach/Huntington Beach for a ride along the coast. Coming from MN, this was a new experience for me. It was so nice out and the scenery was so beautiful! (D has pics...if she ever uploads them). We rode 6 miles while our friend Sara ran about 4. Go Sara! It was such a nice, easy ride that I thought I could step it up on Sunday when J and I went out.

Sunday was a whole new world. We rode out 5 miles from the house on the bike trails. About halfway out, I realized...wow...this is all downhill and so easy. That means the way back is going to suck big time. 5 miles of uphill riding. No, not just a little uphill, a little flat. It's ALL uphill. I was dying. I couldn't breath, and my legs didn't want to work any more. I had to get off the bike twice and walk it for a minute or two, and J had to push me along 2 or 3 times. I did it though! I was so proud of myself for making that ride and not giving up! I plan to do this same ride every Sunday, and hopefully it'll be a cake walk.

Anyway, on to the ouch part. I was already sore and stiff when I woke up today, but needed to start the 30 day shred (a workout dvd by Jillian from The Biggest Loser). Wowsa. I can feel my abdominals like never before. My legs are killing me as well. It sucks that I'm so sore, but I'm so glad I can feel it. It means it's working!! I better have 6 pack abs and buns of steel soon.