Although I am not a mom,  I work full time. I am outdoors if I am not at work. I am involved in social kayak & cycling groups as well as I volunteer with local adaptive sports groups that need support kayakers & cyclists. It commits me to being there & I'm helping others while being outside!  ... View more

I will check it out,  thanks! My problem is I work in the city so I  don't want to be out too far or I'll spend all my time & money commuting. But I will definitely check the books out.  ... View more

Due to a chronic disability,  I have crap days that just plain make me miserable. I know that if I get outside I'll feel better,  but then if I am cycling,  music is my motivation. I have a workout list that has songs like "Whatever It Takes" & "Thunder" by Imagine Dragons as well as Aerosmith & Van Halen. I can get lost in a song which can be just enough to overcome the pain for another song,  & then another & .... next thing I know I'm in the zone or the joint doesn't hurt as bad & I've pumped out 10+ miles when I didn't think I could do 5 when I started.  ... View more