Still have hip troubles so still walking. Physio has said it's probably an irritated hip rather than anything serious (is an irritated hip serious??). Walking is fine, even running feels fine, easy cycling should be ok says the physio. Might just get on with some riding this week and rely on ibuprofen to see me through 'til Christmas.
Avoid Ibuprofen, if you have Asthma Jimmy.To much of it can be dangerous.
Don't have asthma, and really I'm avoiding Brufen if I can. Cocodamol helps me sleep through the pain, which is by far worst at night.
Settling into a bit of a rhythm here and enjoying it muchly. Three bikes(indoor), two or three gym visits a week and walking whenever I can. For the walking it's been a dedicated walk, start the watch and wotnot. Still to incorporate the Pilates, stretching or yoga but this has always been a problem.
Well my ride didn’t go to plan due to a bad stomach all morning, but eventually got out for 20 miles on the cx bike. Feeling rather hollow but it was enjoyable, even in the freezing rain.
I've been chugging along. Mostly riding on Zwift. I've been following one of the workout plans, along with a loose 'mileage' aim. I've been feeling good, and staying motivated. Mrs. 10 has got used to the idea of me doing something everyday so that makes it easier. I had to curtail yesterday's turbo ride sure to a puncture. Looks like the trainer tire split inside. Never seen that happen before.
Got out for a couple of hours road biking this afternoon, despite the cold/wet conditions. It actually felt quite rewarding and having this challenge was enough motivation.
It's obvious that my fitness has taken a hit though. On a loop I'd happily average 26kph without feeling I was pushing hard, I was struggling to make 22 kph. Could be a few factors in there of course; fatigue from being at day 68 (actually day 70 for me), or still failing to make up for being ill in the spring. I'll try to see out the 100 days then I need to think really hard about how I address it.
I had to curtail yesterday’s turbo ride sure to a puncture. Looks like the trainer tire split inside. Never seen that happen before.
I've had that a couple of times, using old tyres - I'm guessing a combination of older, more brittle rubber plus the heat build up doesn't help. I ended up buying a proper turbo tyre which is thicker and harder than a normal road bike tyre.
And my knee is definitely on the mend, and I risked a short 6km run yesterday, and when I woke up this morning with no significant pain went for another, longer, run today.
Yesterday was a bit rubbish, and really didn't want to do anything after a busy day, and my first ever tubeless tyre set up failure..
Wife and kids dragged me out for a walk ending at the local pizza place!!
Went for a run today, was trying for a 10k, haven't done one since probably Jan/Feb. Was actually finding it quite easy, but had to cut it short as I was in danger of doing a Paula Radcliffe. Managed 9.1k but only just made it home!
Need to remember to take tissues next time.....
Hurrah, I,m back on my bike.45 minute loosener down to ye olde Asian corner shop.Chest was fine but my feet got a bit cold.Suprised by how fit I felt really.Will now settle down to a fresh,crisp,virginal FT and a glass of Jack Daniels.
This challenge has instilled good habits in me. Instead of getting up and looking out the window and thinking ohh, nice morning and getting breakfast; I instead grabbed my walking trousers and had a wonderful 3 mile hike over the hill in the beautiful fresh autumn air before work feeling very smug. Probably wouldn’t have bothered before.
I've not missed a day. #fingerscrossed
It's been great for me to be honest. Im as fit as I've been for a long time and lighter too. I was just shy of 80kg in September today I'm 72kg's
I've already decided to carry on and do the festive 500 again this year albeit weather permitting (West of Scotland)
I finally succeeded last year after several thwarted ice fests.
Anyway, Bonne Chance to all of us. I'll check in on this again when the scores are on the doors.
8kg is quite a loss in that time, well done. I've gone down from 75 to 70, which I've not been since I was a teenager. I'm starting to feel like it's slowing me down a bit though and I'm bloody hungry today.
I've been battling with the gales this week but managed all of this-
Day 64 - A gentle cycle path ride. Spotted Edinburgh's latest graffiti phenomenon - the bread monster and the tea knight - having a skirmish by the Sculpture Workshop.
Day 65 - 30 miles doing what used to be my long off-road commute to work in glorious sunshine.
Day 66 - Short and sweet 10 mile mixed gravel and cycle path ride admiring the fun new graffiti in one of the railway tunnels.
Day 67 - Out on the MTB in the Pentlands for 20 miles in mixed foul and glorious conditions (apart from the constant gale - my bike almost blew away lifting it over a style). Set out on my hardtail but realised at the top of the street that that pedal insert in my cranks had come loose. Booo.
Day 68 - A rare trip up Arthur's Seat - you never go up it when you live in Edinburgh but it's nice now the number of tourists has gone down. Meant we could hang about at the top and play silly billies.
Day 69 - I thought I'd ticked off all the old railway lines that've been turned into bike paths in the city but a scan of Google Earth today identified a curve of trees that was very railway-like and a check of the old OS maps showed it was the Leith Line so off I went - 16 miles at a slow pace.
We headed south for a wee family hill walk up Meall a'Bhuachaille on Saturday, been meaning to do it for ages.
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First (tenuous) snowball fight of the season...
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Yesterday was a 3hour 80k road ride to the coast. A wee bit chilly so no pic's from that...
A 30min run tonight I think.
I’ve had that a couple of times, using old tyres – I’m guessing a combination of older, more brittle rubber plus the heat build up doesn’t help.
This one was a newish trainer tire. Only a couple of months old. I'm wondering if there was an issue with it from the start. I'd been happily using old road tires before, and tried the trainer tire for the first time to reduce some of the noise. The trainer tire had a slight misshape to it when I first got it, which I'd put down to it being folded. But I probably should have investigated that a little more initially. Anyway, old road tire is back on. And a new trainer tire is on the way. Missed yesterday unfortunately. Had a stomach problem and just didn't feel well.
I need to up my photography on rides, flat Cheshire spin yesterday so swung past Jodrell Bank before heading up the Wizard.
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Pleasant ride after Saturdays soaking.
Day 69 has taken me on a shorter local loop and I was surprisingly full of beans, wish I'd gone out longer now...
Already posted in another thread.
13 minutes in Loch Morlich earlier.
I'll top that up with a little late-night yoga as I'm swimming again tomorrow and will likely fit a run in too.
Is that Brad?? Or the Hoff?
What you talking about? Can only see a big orange condom. #Camobantzzzz
Circuits tonight, not feeling it though, sluggish, too much chicken pie for tea 😋
Hop about on the trials bike yesterday afternoon as the light faded, another hop about this evening under street lights, usual spots. Yesterday felt a bit frustrating, today a few positive charges dotted about here and there.
Day 70 - and its my birthday (62 if you must ask).
A morning swim in Loch Morlich (7C again) with muffins in the car park to follow.
Then a wet 6.5km run with Mrs Scotroutes to help with her 50 mile thing.
Pizza tonight!
Excellent. Happy birthday Scotroutes 🙂
Back in isolation again here as p20 has got a temperature. Once again awaiting COVID test result (given his work, we aren’t optimistic). I’m thinking that as I feel ok some light garage gym is probably on. Keep HR and cardio load down.
Many happy returns scotroutes and thanks for the pictures.
A couple of hours walking about today.l,m looking forward to the cold less windy weather.
I definitely haven't bern successful in getting every day. Bit have been much more active so classing it as a win!
Felicidades @scotroutes from deepest darkest Spain 🙂
Another run today - did some short but intense intervals. Only 40min but we've got a bit of a panic going on at work so didn't have any more time. I'll go for another walk in a minute.
Anyone interested in a grease the grove - working from home - 100/200/300 club challenge tomorrow?
We decide on the exercise of the day. We have between 830 and 530 to do the total number. Post up in WhatsApp etc as we go along.
Choice of...
100 pull/chin ups
200 press-ups
3 min worth of handstands
300 parallel bar(kitchen stool) leg lifs
Or something else?
I would,but the hospitals are full at the moment.
200 press-ups in 8 hours.
That's 12 per half hour. 6 per 15 min. It will barely raise the heart rate.
I dunno, taking 8hours to do 200 press ups will work that core 🙂
When in the office I'd aim for 500 a day but I can't get motivated when working at home.
Earl if you post it on here I might join in tomorrow and see how it goes...
Happy birthday Scotroutes!
Definitely didn't think you were in your 60s Scotroutes. Happy birthday!
Upperbodyweight here this evening. About an 1 hours worth. Some laundry sorting during the rests between sets. I guess if I find the first set of 5 pull ups harder than the 2nd or 3rd I've probably not warmed up those muscle groups enough. Pull ups 25 total. Dips 21 total. Bodyweight rows 40 total. Clappy push ups 12 total, regular push ups 23 total.
@earl, I'm not feeling committed, but it is tempting. Would go for push ups, 12 every half hour you say...
Cool. Obviously you can up the numbers or double triple up if you want. 🙂
The fun part is calling it at the beginning of the day then seeing it play out.
Yep - 12 every half hour is easy. Worth mixing it up too - norms, narrows, Hindu, clap, chest slap, deficit, archer.... Lots of fun!
Grease the groove - for those who haven't heard of it - aim is not to go till failure.
Right - 830 start. I'll post up here my days goal then.
Yesterday was my first missed day. A sleepless night, 12hr shift and a late dinner saw me heading to bed rather than finding something to do for 30mins. Thought I'd feel guilty but it's not too bad. Another 12hr today so I'll definitely need to do a bit tonight.
Ok for anyone who's wants to join today.
200 press ups - go!
200 press ups – go!
**** off!
Well this time, this is me checking of out the challenge for the foreseeable. P20 has COVID and imagine I’m heading that way too. Going to take it easy - but will keep checking in here to see how you are all doing. Good luck with the press ups!
Sorry to hear it. I'm amazed that so few people have dropped off due to illness so far.
Ah, bollocks. Take care (both of you). Don't push yourself too hard/too quickly on return to exercise.
200 press ups – go!
hey - Anyone doing this? How is it going?
Look after yourselves ahsat, you’ll be missed
Yeah, take care ahsat.
No one huh? Oh well.
Pulling tomorrow if you wanna play - 100 pull/chin/Aussie/TRX between 8:30 and 5pm.
No sorry. I'm at work this week and while the office where I work is a very informal environment I'd feel a bit awkward doing 12 push ups every half hour! Will definitely give it a go on one of my weeks off. I've never tried doing a large number spread throughout the day so curious to know how well I might do. Went for a half hour brisk lunch time walk today, going to do 30min of yoga once kids in bed. Elbows quietly murmuring to me throughout the day after yesterday evening's exercise.
I’ve never tried doing a large number spread throughout the day so curious to know how well I might do.
TBH - its easy. Number sound high but its so spread out. I can only do around 30 press ups max so today I did 10per set for 20 sets. All done by 12:30 without pushing it. I just made a rule every time I got out of my chair, for coffee/wee/parcel delivery. And taking my eyes away from the screen every 30min is a good thing. Finished each set with a downward dog too.
Its the opposite of 'Muscle and Fitness' style intensity training but I think it still has its benefits. And there is nothing stopping you doing the last 50 with high intensity if you wanted.
Tomorrows pull ups I'll need to warm up to (showing the age of my cranky elbows) so it will look something like 1,1,1,2,2,4,8,8,8,7,7,6,5,5,5,,4,4,4,4,4,3,3,3,3,3,3,2,2,2,2,2,2... until I ring the bell.
Fun facts: Guiness World Records documented the first record for push-ups way back in 1965 when Charles Linster completed 6,006 push-ups non-stop. This was then broken by Japanese Minoru Yoshida in 1980 with 10,507 push-ups. Also 46000 in 24 hours.
