Did a basic yoga session last night using a sufferfest vid. Really enjoyed it, only 15mins and it was more of a warm down stretch after doing a body weight HIIT session.
Give the guys above a try... Husband and wife team, I started going to their little, but well equipped gym, this time last year but then lockdown !! They've made the best of a bad situation and they post a new workout every day, sometimes with a bit of weight. I think they strike a good balance between getting the job done but not too serious, check them out... hope they arent too "Essex" for you
5 mile jog today, I'm allowed to say jog as I used to be at least 2 mins a mile faster! Now just pleased I can keep going that far!
DOMs from the weights sesh still there a bit. Yeah not young anymore...
Couple of hours up to Glenmore. Well, more like 3 as I kept meeting folk I knew, either on fatbikes or XC skis, and then had to help push a stuck BMW out of a very snowy car park
A wee bit more snow overnight made it remarkably tough for its short distance.
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Yesterday was a low. Couldn't bring myself to do much - bit of stretching, bit of physio stuff, nothing committed.
Went for a run today. Ran a road loop round the village. Christ road running is dull.
Much prefer running off road but it's so wet at the moment even the slopes have standing water.
So I've been road running. Nothing exciting, varied from 6 to 10km, a few loops near the house.
The thing with it is that's it's easy to get out, no prep needed, no equipment, no clear up, and not much thought needed to get started. I've been trying to go early and just get it out the way before I get time to procrastinate. I find the later it gets in the day, the harder it gets to start. Feel like I kind of need to have an exercise session planned the day before or I waste more time thinking what to do rather than doing it.
Still, the running's been alright and not missed a day yet. I'll figure a way to build a bit more variety in when the weather picks up a bit.
Legs were a bit weary after yesterday so it was just a wee walk up the Ord Bàn this afternoon to take in the views and the Vit D.
Well still on the wagon. Good length dog walk yesterday and a 35 min jog today. Not trying to do anything uber strenuous or set PB’s etc at the moment. Just keeping moving, trying to get my core fitness back and weight below 17st as a first target.
The real push will hopefully come late Feb and into March when got the base there so as not to get injured 🙂
A very quick spin on the road bike today - not the world's most strenuous workout but it's all about the cumulative effect.
@scotrouts. Why in the world don't you have a board or skis strapped to your back for the decent?
I played with something a little different yesterday. Compression.
Pressup position. Jump so you feet are as close to being in-between your hands as possible but with as straight legs. Folding yourself in half.
Do the same thing but socks in slippery floor sliding the feet towards your hands.
Squat, turn to one side and do a pressup while still squated. Other side.
Keeps me entertained.
Then a 30min walk with 25kg on my back.
The thing with it is that’s it’s easy to get out, no prep needed, no equipment, no clear up, and not much thought needed to get started.
That's why I'm doing road running - not exercised regularly in three or four years and I'm well overweight, so I'm just trying to keep it real simple and hopefully sustainable, just a 20 minute daily jog at lunch time. Mix of jog and walk to start, can now jog (slowly!) for a mile and three quarters. Little steps, friends, little steps... 🙂
The thing with it is that’s it’s easy to get out, no prep needed, no equipment, no clear up, and not much thought needed to get started.
Absolutely. When cleaning bike and kit at this time of year is wearing very thin, road running serves a purpose.
Very easy 60min run today, bank holiday + general laziness meant I really couldn't be arsed to do more. Felt better for it though 🙂
Oh, should have added, just been out for 20 miles on semi-frozen trails.
6 days in and 6 days exercising... that’s probably the same as most of Q4 last year so this is so needed. A couple of runs, a couple of sessions on the rowing machine and a couple on the turbo trainer.
Unfortunately it’s been so long since I’ve used the turbo properly all my numbers are out so I’ll need to do another ftp test... an hour of pure pain.
Really motivated to keep this up though.
Short run out with one of my running buddies first thing. Starting to feel like a sliver of fitness is sticking.
6 days in and 6 days exercising… that’s probably the same as most of Q4 last year so this is so needed. A couple of runs, a couple of sessions on the rowing machine and a couple on the turbo trainer.
That's the spirit!
Balls - too slippy outside for me, so first run missed. 🙁 Will go for a wander when the missis gets home - maybe I'll look at some of that there yoga thing?
First exploration of high heart rate action yesterday on Zwift. Thirty minute session and up to 179bpm. Will be a long road back to race fit...
Only just noticed this thread, was planning on another 100 days taking me to April 10th, this time having a break from beer too to help loose a bit more weight.
I've managed every day so far with at least 30 mins on Zwift.
Legs are still a bit sore from the STW race on Tuesday night and I'm giving the Bologna TT a go tomorrow in prep for the STW TT next Tuesday so might just go for a walk today.
Did a yoga session tonight again. I'm trying to do at least one per week bith for the strength/flexibility and for the de-stressing. Tried one of Adrienes classes for a change.
In the end you guys are going to convince me with this yoga thing - just need daughter#1 to go back to university, as a gymnast she's very flexible and I can do without her laughing at me not even being able to touch my toes 😀
Yesterday I did just over an hour of BKool, some route in Ecuador apparently. Still not a fan of freezing feet + sweating loads, must be said.
Short weights and abs session today.
I have an issue with runner's trots and a new technique I've found to calm things down is to do yoga in my head! It really seems to stop my brain interpreting every two foot high privet hedge as palatial "facilities" with quilted loo roll and a heated seat, if I'm mentally walking myself through a sun salutation or something.
I may do some ACTUAL yoga later on, I used to do it weekly. The instructor was a very down to earth Brummie who had to give it up when they got promoted to be subject head in the day (teaching) job so as you can imagine the woo level was very low.
30 mins on Nintendo Ring Fit and 15 mins moderately hard spin.
Ring Fit is a surprisingly thorough workout. Can certainly work up a good sweat and a decent heart rate on the higher settings and it’s just another change of scenery so I’m not doing the same thing over and over.
Particularly while the gym is shut I’m trying to mix my activities up best I can 🙂
Was about to have a day off, but will do some yoga when dinner's gone down. And skiing tomorrow!
Did a lovely 10K run in the snow this afternoon, hardly anyone about and the soft crunch of fresh snow as a soundtrack. And loads more has now fallen, so might just do it again tomorrow.
8 days in and 8 days done. Feeling a teeny bit sore in the legs now so will have to find something other than riding or walking for tomorrow.
That means I'll be out on the bike.
Fatbike up to Coire Cas late afternoon/early evening. 36km / 600m in variable snow conditions so 3 hours 🙂
Another Ring Fit session this morning. Want going to but had the motivation first thing so struck whilst the iron was hot.
If you have a Nintendo Switch I highly recommend it. It’s actually a really good core workout program and with the gyms being shut introduces a nice bit of variety.
Went for a sunrise ski this morning. Not often I do this kind of thing!
Short ride today, chilly chilly chilly.
Making the most of the biggest snow storm to hit Madrid in 60 years:
Initial plan was to do a bit of turbo in the garage, but it's not often I get to run in snow straight out the front door!
Short ride today, chilly chilly chilly.
Yeah, I thought my ankles were getting road salt thrown up on them but turned out the fog was freezing on my leggings 😬
Snuck a dog walk in today as well so smashed the 30mins completely. Just been looking at hikes I can do from my doorstep and have a 12km one planned for tomorrow so will see how that goes. Trying to explore the very local area to me over the next few weeks.
Walked up to the Cas today. Not as many skiers and boarders as yesterday, probably on account of the wind and subsequent spindrift.
Missed it yesterday, but got the mountain bike out today for a slow loop round the local country park, which was rammed with walkers!
Smashed today. 12k hike from the doorstep and barely any roads, which considering I’m in a pretty built up of Sheffield I’m pretty impressed with.
Found a back way to get from the door and up to Greno and round with, despite living here 17 years, I’d not figured out before 🙂
6 miles of hill running this morning. Gonna be a bit goosed tonight / tomorrow.
Loving the snow pix.
6 miles run/walk today TICK which is good as I have now got a deferred entry for an autumn HM come through. Need to lose a few more kgs and get a bit fitter ideally.
Unfortunately I had a bit of a set back this week, came off the road bike on Tuesday, lost the front wheel on black ice resulting in a badly bruised knee and hip along with a painful lower back. I’ve been keeping up with the twice daily dog walks but not been on a bike until today. Went out this morning along the river bank on the fatty and although I’m now a little sore I feel much better for getting out. Hoping to get back on it this week but going to stay off the roads if there’s any sign of ice!!
Walked 12 miles in sub three hours yesterday (heart rate 108bpm, steady Zone 1). A further five miles gently today with mrs TiRed. Back to the turbo again this week for thirty minute sessions. Cold and damp today.
A tough but very satisfying 30-odd km round to Loch Garten and detour on the way back. Still a bit of snow around which was at least a bit grippy rather than the ice we've had.
Feeling v weedy compared to these tales of derring do and exertion - went for a jog with a mate for 5 miles. It also has the auxiliary effect of keeping me away from bad food - nearly had a takeaway last night but didn't fancy running on one today, and I have laid off the "just a square or 2" of chocolate in the evening as the caffeine in it was keeping me up!
Feeling v weedy compared to these tales of derring do and exertion
Yesterday was yoga and the day before was a short walk. 🙂
Feeling v weedy compared to these tales of derring do and exertion – went for a jog with a mate for 5 miles.
That's pretty much what I did yesterday, albeit on my own. Really icy out after this weekend's snowfall, so I have to say I didn't enjoy myself. I'll be sticking to the turbo for the next few days I suppose.
My "exercise" is a 20 minute jog, so technically doesn't reach the requirements for this thread - but it's helped me do it every day, so... 🙂
Still on it - good stomp with the dogs yesterday however I went over on my ankle and it is a bit sore today. Was going to go for a run but don't think that is a good idea so may just do an easy 20 min spin on the exercise bike.
I know 20 mins doesn't quite reach the threshold but would rather that than knacker my ankle up more and have to take a proper break because so far I am sticking with it which is unusual for me.
About an hour's pootle along the towpath (which is now wide and smooth and tarmacked! Until the next time it gets washed away) on the road bike, feel better for it anyway, it's so grey and dull it doesn't even seem like daytime.
Couple of hours walk up through Burnside. Nice waterfall, snowy tracks, some exploring.
Was going to do Zwift session this evening but my legs are still rather knackered after the STW TT last night so it'll either be a gentle walk after I've eaten or a weights session. Well, either that or my first missed day!
Definitely noticing a boost to my fitness and mental wellbeing so determined to do as many days as I possibly can now.
Well in the end I did the full 30 mins. Was taking it really steady and ankle felt fine so decided to just go for it 🙂
Hopefully be able to run in it tomorrow but if it's still at all sore I'll perhaps have another easy day.
Still only missed one day so far - some circuits and yoga today. Diet is all over the place though, Chub Club is going to be a failure this week
Interesting about late night chocolate keeping you awake - I have same problem. Very annoying. Still a box of Lindor in the cupboard.....
Yesterday was a struggle. Had a strenuous weekend and suffered the 2 day effect of exhaustion. Forced myself out for a walk and fresh air. Want much but it was just over 30 mins which I wouldn't have normally done.
Just been out for a loop in the pentlands in what was described as "an early contender for the worst conditions of the year". Still, good to be out and better to maker it home.
A mixture of running, weights and yoga in the last few days. Need to get back on the bike but I seen to be allergic to the cold at the moment!
Early 5+km jog today with a friend who does it before work (I go back to bed as it's still dark when we're done!) and I had to take my hat, gloves and buff OFF. It was however definitely rainy.
Bring back summer when it was light and dry and I could easily go out for 2h at 4pm on the bike....sigh
Just back from the morning dog walk and it’s really horrible out there!! Was hoping for a ride outside today but will most likely do an hour on the spin bike. Just having a coffee trying to build some motivation.
Still going. Pretty much just sufferfest stuff but throwing in an active recovery spin every second day, which is then ruined by a TRX HIIT strength work out. At 50yo and having stopped strength stuff about 20 years ago, when i stopped playing rugby. It's pretty tough, 12 minutes has me in bits.
Backed off a bit today. Aware I have done more training in the last 14 days than pretty much the lase 6 months prior to that combined and don't want to over do it.
Still managed just over 20 mins of Ring Fit but focussing on yoga so a bit more gentle but still burned off a good few calories and keeps me in the groove 🙂
Two weeks in folks. Keep up the good work.
I've got my walking boots on again. Another 7km or so round Rothiemurchus Forest - checking out a potential bivvy spot. Still lots and lots of snow around even at these levels but it looks like my plan is a go.
Missed yesterday after my lower back had a little spasm when I moved a tumble dryer. Couldn't even get out for a walk to help ease it with just enough snow and ice to make a slip likely to make it worse rather than better 😬
Typical. Really want to get out for a run but there's 3" of snow on the ground and on the well used pavements it's just sheet ice.
Will have to rethink that, maybe a spin or maybe another Nintendo session. Or both 🙂
Really want to get out for a run but there’s 3″ of snow on the ground and on the well used pavements it’s just sheet ice.
Sounds familiar. Just hoping enough has melted so I can do a quick 10K this afternoon.
Yesterday's effort included about an hour of clearing snow+ice, then an hour on the turbo in the afternoon.
Today! It was "warm" (i.e. just above freezing) enough to go out on the bike for a ride with my regular Friday bike buddy. We even had a takeaway hot drink from a cyclist-friendly village shop! 40km!
Put cling film over my socks. May have helped. Not sure.
Last night before the more strict rules come into place. It's my 50th consecutive month out and I'd planned to make it a bit special with my own Burns Night (Robert Burns, Scottish bàrd. Your local hospital probably has a unit named after him).
So, escape earlier, short ride, braved the sheet ice, got to a very sheltered spot under an old pine and surrounded by birch trees so I can hear the winds but not really feeling them. Hopefully the old pine will also keep most of the forecast snow off.
Haggis, neeps and tatties al fresco. Washed down with a malt. Of course.
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Nice work, Col!
I am clearly not putting enough thought into into this... 🙂
Nice dog walk yesterday and took the boy put to play in the snow (safely, away from people etc etc 🙂 ) so got a decent calorie burn.
May up the difficulty of a spin today and burn off last night's treat curry
Couldn't decide what to do today so settled on a treadmill run. Was going to do 5 mins warm up and cool down with a 20 minutes run but then felt I should be stepping it up a bit so did a 3 min warm up and cool down with a full 30 min run. Felt pretty good. Can't wait for the pavements to defrost so I can get out on the road.
Feeling a bit sluggish so did a 30 mins flexibility workout but I do feel looser for it - would deffo recommend for those days where you're not up to much - as long as the family are cool with seeing you sluggishly contorting yourself in your undies in the front room.
Son2 has brought home a concept 2 rower from school. Did my 30 min last night and another this morning. Then a two hour 8 mile walk this afternoon.
Looked on the concept 2 website and discovered the Dynamic. OMG take my money. Sadly there is no delivery time but I’ve signed up anyway. I used to row in a boat, then 50k/week at work. Plus cycle.
I’ve also downloaded the app to run the rower to n Zwift.
It'll surprise no one that I had to ride back home this morning.
First had a relaxed cuppa as the day got brighter
Had a look around only to see it hadn't snowed overnight after all.
Then packed everything back on the bike
Before trundling back home on the sheet ice 🙂
A ride through the Pentlands on skinny tyres over snow and ice. Flotterstone through Greens cleugh so not the hardest route but still tricky in those conditions! 15km run today and a trip up the Pentlands with my son planned for tomorrow.
@jodafett - looked a bit wet up there today!
Went for a run round Roslin today. Pretty icy in places, good though.
looked a bit wet up there today!
I’ll bet it was. Big difference from yesterday. Going back up there tomorrow so might take a canoe!!
5 miles walk/run this morning, in sunshine!!!!
Pleased to say I’ve been back on the bike most days this week after my little mishap. Woke unusually early this morning so set off in darkness and enjoyed a really beautiful sunrise which developed into a cold but very sunny morning. Rode up to the coast and got home for bacon and brie sandwich and fresh coffee. Now chilling out hoping to enjoy an afternoon of watching football and a few weiss beers. The only downside is that the roads are filthy due to all the rain and slush so the road bike could do with a clean.
Pushed myself today. 5.5k run followed by a 5k walk. Not much by some standards I know but for me it's a step up in workload.
Think I'll do an easy spin tomorrow though just to work it all out of the legs 🙂