I am still loving the elliptical and I do my best to push it hard (9 Minute Miles at a level 15 difficulty). However, I am not in love with my personal trainer. I get 1/2 hour wherein he shows me different machines and exercises using the balls, the weights, and pulleys. I probably should have just joined the Cross-Fit gym. It was just too far to be practical. Coming from years of just running out my door-- to having to go somewhere -- is already a huge burden, and a step down. On Sunday, my cousin Amber reminded me that she'd teach me how to ride (she's does Triathalons and 100+ mile rides). She has asked me lots of times to get a bike. I never loved the idea of being one of the canyon riders who is always fighting for trail space or having to remind walkers/runners to keep on their side of the trail. I don't relish the idea of having to repair a tire in the middle of a work out, wrecking a bike, or taking care of any piece of equipment. I have always been resistant to the idea of biking. Even if I do like the idea that you could do it for 4-5 hours at a time and could cover a lot of ground. I won't get a clearance to even try it for another 3 weeks. Once the piriformitis calms down, I'll try a spin class. | 