Progressing furthur

You don't have to HTFU so much as just go out and keep riding. Don't go all out, just cruise along, take breaks etc.

You won't hit 16 miles (for instance) and then find you can't go an inch further. When you start slowing down or getting hungry, stop, eat something, drink coffee and/or beer. Start riding again. Easy.

Also

HTFUMF

i think i understand i guess setting achievable goals is probably the way to go... in a way im doing that already.... but as far as pushing myself a little furthur takes a bit of confidence.