I have had a very bad habit for years, that 6 months ago I finally quit. Alot of people did’nt even know I did this, infact it never happened in the house, or car, only outside. I had tried many times to quit, used all the new tools for quitting but always failed. Finally I quit cold turkey in Feb of this year, yes I quit smoking!!!. Part of what helped me was running, I started the Couch to 5K program listening to Katia and Kyliemac podcast (yes I did get strange looks as I laughed out loud while running). It has been 6 months now since I quit, I am now running 4-6 miles a day with the help of Freeway to 10K. I had been saving my nicotine money for a special treat, here is what I bought:
It is the Trek FX 7.2 WSD.
I spent alot of time researching this, thanks to Chris from Stumbling over Chaos for all her advice and suggestions. So this week I have cycled 13 miles a day for 3 days listening too Katia and Kyliemac, Lime & Violet, and Stash & Burn podcasts. I am really loving this bike.
Chris said,
September 5, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Congrats on being a non-smoker and on the GORGEOUS new bike! For some reason, I get the best exercise riding my bike – I’m always soaked to the skin and out of breath when I’m done.
scoutj said,
September 5, 2008 at 6:10 pm
YAY Paula!! I’m so proud of you! Now come run with ME!
Donna said,
September 5, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I never work with you any more, so I never noticed
Awesome for you, Paula!! I hope to be running as much as you do! Couch to 5K is the only thing that has kept me motivated.
Good for you!
suzanne said,
September 6, 2008 at 9:17 am
CONGRATS! It took me ages to quit too. It was a long and drawn out process….to put it gently. And you replaced it with a good habit–I am SO PROUD!
Ramona said,
September 15, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Congratulations on quitting! I love the bike and I agree Katia and kyliemac are always good for a laugh!
kyliemac said,
October 1, 2008 at 5:31 am
yay for the no-longer-smoking! CONGRATS! now you can come to paris and sit INSIDE the restaurants with me.