I used to enjoy the challenge of training for and running road races. For the last few years I haven’t, because a long time knee problem became too much to risk. I think cycling, and hiking, have replaced exploring by running for me.

While riding yesterday I realized that I’ve replaced the challenge of training by challenging myself to see what I can accomplish by bike (eg, visiting family up island, picking up packages) and trying to drive as little as possible.

The great thing about this is, unlike a race that has a date associated with it (& can lead to some lows after reaching a goal), there really isn’t a way to complete this (well, I doubt I could go completely car free w/o moving), so I can keep figuring out new ways to #gobybikebc