Hills are your friend

I read on a blog today, when cycling, hills are your friend. So, as I was pookling up the 650 meters worth of climb, I kept in mind, this friend is shaping my butt and thighs. It was a good motivator. Normally when I'm going up hills, it's all about getting to the top. The mindset helped me stay in the moment more and make me focus on how climbing was helping me improve my fitness, rather than the usual, 'Am I there yet?'