Increasing the Pain

This week I have decided to make my commute home from work longer. If I continue taking the short 5 mile commute home everyday there is no way I am going to be able to accomplish the goals I have set. My plan is to gradually increase my commute length. As of yesterday I have increased my ride home to 8 1/2 miles which also includes the hill on 39th. Since I first climbed the hill I haven't stopped thinking about how good it felt (after not during). Eventually, I want to be able to climb this hill with ease! So for the record, as of today Hill on 39th=0, Me=3.

(This picture does not do this hill justice!)