So I started bussing and bike riding now that the weather is nice. After Judo, I had a several mile ride after not riding much, and I did it. I climbed the little hill at the end without having to stop (although it was quite a huff and puff adventure).

After my knee surgery, I originally coudln't get up that hill without stopping and walking, so with as out of shape as I am righgt now, it was a great victory to make it despite the burning thigh muscles.

After my knee surgery when I kept at it, biking, soon my fitness level dramatically improved. I lost a LOT of body fat. Combined with my physical therapy I gained a LOT of muscle. I'm doing the smae things I did then to repeat the phenomena. I have to figure out a way to keep that momentum going through winter/snow/slush season. I'll be extending the success. Also, by riding the bike/bus, I save MONEY. Lots of money. I'm going to try to convince my wife to drop to one car for the family. That would save us hundreds every month. Even if we need to rent a car now and then, we'd still come out very much ahead. Savings in gas, maintenance, tires, insurance, registration, etc, etc. It all adds up! This second vehicle is very luxurious, very nice and safe, but ultimately it is not luxury we need right now and it is just a drain on our finances. The benefit that I get healthier too is icing! Downside is it takes more time, but it's kind of like forcing me to go to the gym, so I guess that is good.