Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007.

I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fill--I am looking forward to the next 4 to 6 weeks--maybe 12 or 20 pounds gone...who knows...:faint: this is how I feel on many days after my ride. Today--(8.5 miles) It was walking, riding around the fair in my town--but that is what my speedometer said when it was all over...

Awesome JC. And just for the record I will be running 4 miles this Thursday so you better get truckin!

I can't wait until this weekend either!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys just rock!! I went back to week three to do that part over again. On Tuesday I did the first day of week four, but it hurt my knee...A LOT....so I decided to go back to week three again for the rest of this week. If it were not for that damn knee, I would be cruising it with this running. I love it too. I am soooooo damn proud of you BG!!! That is soooo awesome about the Thanksgiving Trot!!! You will do absolutely fabulous.

I went and weighed. I am not happy. Not happy at all. ACTUALLY, YOU COULD SAY PISSED OFF!!

Sometimes I am sooo dumb. I forget that I have free weekends. :tired I do not have any picture messaging though or the internet on my phone, so the pictures will have to come through my regular email. Are you guys planning on talking (chatting) in Eastern time? I want to come and join you all if I am home.

Yep D eastern time. We would love to have you.

Thanks HP!

D, you are kicking ass, don't let the numbers get you down. I know, they bother me too, but I keep telling myself, that I need to stay focussed and I vent here just in case I need a pep talk or an ass kicking.

BG, 4 miles are you trying to kill me????? What is your pace? I am averaging 10 min. Miles. My pace seems to depend on how close to 100 degrees the temperature is, or if there is plenty of cloud cover.

Am I the only one to notice that the bycyling thread is becoming a running thread? I think it's amazing and a pretty natural progression. I'm just jealous that I'm not ready to run.

But when I am, watch out, cuz I'll catch ya.

I think the T shirts should say something about being Bycyling Banded Babes....

Just kidding. You bycylers you.

J I think designing a pattern and then printing it onto iron on transfer paper is a great idea. We should dicuss that tomorrow. We can all decided on a design and then use white shirts. Now I just need to buy an iron.

JC I am probably around 12:30-13:00 miles. I want to inrease my distance frist and then work on the speed. I am finging that as I get fitter I get faster.

Pretty soon we will all being doing Triathlons.

J, you will be hard to compete with when you start running I have no doubt.

BG, I am thinking the same way, distance first. I don't try to hit a certain speed, right now I just go at the pace that feels natural. I'm not sure if that makes sense. I guess, I don't conciuosly choose my speed is what I am trying to say. I will try to add enough distance by Thursday to keep up.

I have always dreamed of being able to do a Triathalon, ever since the first time I saw it on TV.

That would be a day that I think would TOP almost all others!!!

Can't even focuss on work right now, expecting a call telling me my truck is ready to hit the road!!!!!

JC I understand completely about the pace thing. And the reason I am starting the running is because I do want to do a Tri one day. I love swimming, I love biking, but running not so much. I am trying really hard to get into it but even if I don't love it I want to be able to do it.

jc, a triathalon would not surprise me at all coming out of you. You have the spirit and fight to do it!!!! Come on truck!!!! That was a well wishing going out to your truck!! This could become a ruunnnninnngg thread pretty easy.

It is hard not to concentrate on the numbers when you gain weight. This so freakin' sucks ass. I just want to go to bed and not get up for a few days. I just might.

You know, I am SUPPOSE to be doing homework,but I am not. I guess I should go lick my bike now.

I just want to say. I heart you all. B, where are you?????? COme talk to us!! He must be out riding his bike.

I love bike riding it is so relaxing and also challenging. Can't wait til I can get back on that bike.

Hi Teresa. Welcome to othe bicycling corner of the LBT.

All,

When I was in Madison they had the Ironman competition happening. Holy Cow that was a sight to see. BG and JC, you do it I'll be there to cheer you on!

I could do the 100+ miles of biking. I could maybe run a marathon. I could not swim 2 miles. Never, ever.

But, it is my understanding that swimming is the best conditioning for the other two because it helps you learn to regulate your breathing in the best way possible.

Rock ON!

As for the iron ons. I can get them printed Monday and mailed out that afternoon.