Riding My Bicycle (Too)

I saw Barney's post about riding to work, and thought that I'd relate my own experience too.

I've been over 6 feet tall since junior high. And I was always rail thin. (Some people mistakenly thing I still am.) And, I always had physical jobs. In 1999 I was about 6'4" and 190 lb. And I frequently had double-bacon-cheese burgers for breakfast off the catering wagon. :-) However, around the beginning of this millennium, I started working behind a computer. My brain and my fingers have gotten the bulk of the exercise since then...

For the last two years, I've drastically lowered my caloric intake. But, I've still out-grown most of a wardrobe. :-(

So, enough of the sob story. Last week I started riding to work! On friday, I bought a bike. My legs complained a little in the beginning. But, I think they have already gotten a little better after a few rides. It's really sad how poorly I've taken care of my health these past years. In high-school, I rode the STP (Seattle to Portland) twice.

Riding to work is nice. Portland really is a pretty city. And I've already met 2 people that said they just started riding this week too!

I owe it to my family and myself to be healthy. So, here is to a new beginning and better health!