I posted this to another one of the forums, that I believe wasn't as good, so I am reposting it here. Thanks!
Hi, I am new here. This past week I took up cycling with the intent to lose weight. I began on Thursday morning by going 2.4 miles around my neighborhood (basically a circle). I did it in about 30 minutes the first day (granted I stopped at a convienance store to get something to drink midway because I was sheerly exhausted), the second day I did it in about 24 minutes, then today I did it in 13 minutes. I was so proud of myself. I am so determined to do this. Today I didn't come back into the house totally out of breath either. It was so great to feel good. I do have a few questions though. Where can I find a good water bottle holder for my bike? Eventually I want to bike a lot longer than just the 2.4 that I am doing now. Also, my butt hurts so bad. I have heard about gel seats. Where is a good place where I can find one? Any good places online? And my final question (if I didn't ask enough already ) is, what kind of clothing/shoes should I get? Right now I am wearing regular shorts/sweats/tshirts, and a pair of old tennis shoes. But, I want to be more comfortable. I am having to fold my inhaler (I have asthma) and cell phone cash into my waist band, and I hate that. So, I'd like to get some good gear to use.
Thanks so much in advance...I really need lots of encouragement here. It's so nice to feel that I am accomplishing something.
Ann Marie
Hi, I am new here. This past week I took up cycling with the intent to lose weight. I began on Thursday morning by going 2.4 miles around my neighborhood (basically a circle). I did it in about 30 minutes the first day (granted I stopped at a convienance store to get something to drink midway because I was sheerly exhausted), the second day I did it in about 24 minutes, then today I did it in 13 minutes. I was so proud of myself. I am so determined to do this. Today I didn't come back into the house totally out of breath either. It was so great to feel good. I do have a few questions though. Where can I find a good water bottle holder for my bike? Eventually I want to bike a lot longer than just the 2.4 that I am doing now. Also, my butt hurts so bad. I have heard about gel seats. Where is a good place where I can find one? Any good places online? And my final question (if I didn't ask enough already ) is, what kind of clothing/shoes should I get? Right now I am wearing regular shorts/sweats/tshirts, and a pair of old tennis shoes. But, I want to be more comfortable. I am having to fold my inhaler (I have asthma) and cell phone cash into my waist band, and I hate that. So, I'd like to get some good gear to use.
Thanks so much in advance...I really need lots of encouragement here. It's so nice to feel that I am accomplishing something.
Ann Marie