This post should actually be titled “from hip to heart.” now that i’m a bit more confident and comfortable on my bike, i’ve decided i should push myself a bit harder. You know, burning legs, heart throbbing, heavy breathing, sweating. I’m still talking about biking, what were you thinking about? Today, I biked 8.61 miles for 41.5 minutes and maintained an average speed of 12.3 mph. Then i came home and did my strength exercises. Tomorrow will tell me how i feel. Btw, i mistook my gearing in a previous post. I wasn’t in the third easiest gear. I was in the third easiest gear with the chain on the smallest front cog. I have never quite understood gearing (granted, i’ve never really taken the time to understand it), but i can assure you, this is about middle of the road for difficulty. Not that it really matters, my body went the speed it wanted to; it just so happens it was harder than i thought. Last but not least, i wore my new helmet liner on my ride today coupled with a long-sleeve jersey and bike shorts. I was a bit hot in the sun and a bit chilly in the shade/ wind but the liner was perfect. My ears stayed warm and i think it kept me from getting too cold. Remind me not to give these away the next time we move…