The Challenge Is On

I have found a way to get my husband to exercise. I didn't even mean for it to happen, it just did. One night we were talking and I mentioned that since I have been going to a spinning class two days a week for a couple months now, and I have been riding my bike to work (and any other time I can) that I could probably kick his butt up Millcreek Canyon.

Let me backtrack a bit. When we were first married Mike rode his bike everywhere. He had the toughest legs, they were solid! I thought he had the sexiest legs I had ever seen. As newly-weds, we went up Millcreek. I did not make it very far, I totally wimped out. And we never did ride together after that because I felt like I couldn't keep up with him (well, we have gone a little here and there, but not on a "real" ride). Now I realize it is simply mind over matter. My body is a lot stronger than I have ever given credit for. I believe I can do it!

Anyway, somewhere between having 4 kids, going to school and working full-time, Mike hasn't had as much time for that. So just today, when he called during his lunch break he told me he is determined to get back in shape (mind you, he still looks awesome). He is suggesting we find a sitter and go up Millcreek now. He says he wants me to eat my words, there is no way I could possibly beat him. So, the challenge is on. I have got to be tough. I want to beat him. He is even taking his bike in for a tune-up.

So I learned something new about my husband today. He is competetive and I never knew it. Now, if I can always tap into that... imagine the possibilities ;)