Comments on Chubby Super Biker: The Right to Bare Arms

Most everyone's been in your situation, Ben. I...

2009-10-26T14:33:42.276-05:00

Most everyone's been in your situation, Ben. It happens. You curse yourself. And then you start again. So it goes.

I rode to work this morning after not even touching a bike for 9-10 days due to travel + illness (a super-cr@ppy combo, by the way). I don't use the word "magical" very often, but the way the bike felt after that layoff was -- yep -- magical. An indescribable feeling of gliding, silently, in the dark of early morning.

So embrace that on your restart. It's not just about calories burned or cardio gained. It's simple pleasure.

Oh, and I just wanted to say to everyone who enjoy...

2009-10-21T20:54:46.509-05:00

Oh, and I just wanted to say to everyone who enjoys my husband's blog, thank you so much for your unconditional support. It's people like you who really help to boost morale when it is needed most. I know he appreciates it more than anything, and because of this I'm grateful as well. He's always been a huge inspiration to me. It's why I fell in love with him in the first place.

I was missing his posts too. ;)

THANK you.

Jess

I was wondering what the heck happened to you. I f...

2009-10-21T20:36:37.930-05:00

I was wondering what the heck happened to you. I find your blog very enjoyable to read, and was in stage 4 of withdrawal syptoms for not having one of your blog comment for more then a month...

Winter is pits for trying to get some riding in... good luck to you with school and keeping the toddler in line. Red

"Baby Steps is just procrastination" In...

2009-10-21T08:53:10.211-05:00

"Baby Steps is just procrastination"

Indeed, I did say that. However, keep in mind the context and the fact that the discussion was completely unrelated to this. What is particularly important to keep in mind, I think, is setting realistic goals in a structured way. "Baby Steps" is a phrase that is, in my opinion, overused and under-defined. It is usually left as is with no follow-up regarding said "steps", thus making follow-through more difficult than need be.

Every individual, every family, is different. We're a busy family with some heavy plates. Proper goal setting takes some consideration and planning, which I think is really the hardest part. After that, you just follow a plan and coast on down the trail. :) We'll make it work.

Love you!

Jess

...still an inspiration, Ben. Good luck and I hope...

2009-10-20T22:21:39.539-05:00

...still an inspiration, Ben. Good luck and I hope you find your rhythm again. Remember what you told me--it's a sacrifice, be ready for it. You're a father and husband. AND, you still manage to ride. Good for you and keep on ridin' in the free world.

Super Chubby Encouragement Haiku We've missed...

2009-10-20T10:46:06.251-05:00

Super Chubby Encouragement Haiku

We've missed you, Chubby
We feel your super-sized pain
See you on the trail!

On your left,

Peter and Cindy (your friends from the LJS)

I rode last night for the first time in a month. ...

2009-10-20T07:53:59.039-05:00

I rode last night for the first time in a month. Felt good to get back on the bike but my fitness level is in the toilet again. I feel your pain.