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Saw the dawn today during a 3mi jog with a buddy - we start at 7am so that's the first time! It really lifts the spirits - back in the day when I did the odd early-start race, it was always a special moment running towards the sunrise.
Did 35 mins on the treadmill yesterday and nearly fell into my old trap of pushing for the sake of pushing and was finding it really hard going. Not surprising really considering just how much I've upped my activity levels from the last few months in particular. So, knocked the pace right back and made it through the time but think I'm going to have a couple of real easy days today and tomorrow.
Walk the dogs and maybe do a really gentle spin (power zone 1-2 and no more!). Don't want to blow having got so far into the challenge and with the weight loss going to plan as well.
I set up the (dumb/basic) turbo in the garage yesterday and cobbled together a 32 minute workout in Garmin for last night. It's shit but probably the best option given the current weather and conditions.
Felt rubbish yesterday. So a one hour walk rather than row or cycle. Apple watch strava app of course.
We had a change from the club normal routine yesterday - it was pissing down and there's still loads of ice around, so instead of a run we did a weights circuit in the gym. 10 stations, 40s at each one with 20s to get to the next, and 4 times round. Haven't sweated that much since summer, and swimming after was fun when I could hardly lift my arms 🙂
Quick 10K today at lunchtime, there was a forecast break in the rain and I made the most of it.
Am quite shocked at myself that I am still on this. It's getting dangerously close to the point like with not drinking where I have to continue so as not to lose the streak and be really annoyed with myself!
Yesterday was a rest day so took a nice slow easy walk with the dogs for 40 mins just to get something on the scoreboard.
Did 90 mins on the turbo today (which is about my limit before utter tedium kicks in, Netflix on the TV in the garage helped 🙂 so pretty pleased with that. Would ideally have liked to have got out on the road however a) it was bloody cold and b) the training plan called for 90 mins of Zone 2 power and I am such a weakling at the moment that I wouldn't have been able to make it anywhere in Sheffield without blowing that apart. I don't want to not follow the plan either because so far I am really pleased with my progress and don't want to scupper it by going too hard.
Just me and the boy tomorrow though so not sure what I will get to fit in - maybe a Ring Fit session and then Sunday I want to do a 5km run and then back on the turbo Monday...
Day off today. I'm done in from work and childcare. Up realty for a ski hopefully.
Am quite shocked at myself that I am still on this. It’s getting dangerously close to the point like with not drinking where I have to continue so as not to lose the streak and be really annoyed with myself!
LOL - that's exactly why I'm doing it. 🙂
Still going. Have run at least 10miles/day every day so far this year. As of 22 January I'm at 250.5 miles and 25,692ft of climbing
Wondering how long I can keep it up? Feel fine, I was expecting knees, or maybe ankle, to object but no issues. I have lost a toenail though.
45 mins on the hybrid today - instead of sitting indoors under the dog - now I just have to stay out of the marmalade jar - I fell to the 🍊 side a little bit earlier and must stop!
20 mins Ring Fit today. OK not quite the 30 but needed an easy day and feeling slightly under the weather.
Need to try and get a 5km run in tomorrow. Hopeful I'll get it in but not going to risk an injury by overdoing it so will play it by ear a bit.
Sat on the turbo again today as it was a tad icy outside. Finished watching Anchorman and started on Wayne’s World to pass the time. Makes it a lot easier!
Neglecting to remove "unpaved roads" from my garmin route today was a rooky error 🙄
Made up for a day off yesterday (I know... it doesn't work like that with an epic-feeling (but not actually epic) day of ski touring in the Pentlands. Beaut of a day.
After 3 days of being "trapped" indoors due to snow and ice it was fabulous to get out for a spin in the sun.
Bloody cold though. Air temp minus 3C but a very cold wind was coming across Loch Garten when I stopped for this pic. I thought my face was going to fall off !
67 miles on Zwift today. My nether regions are in tatters
Fun run today: a bit over 21km in the hills close to home, lots of snow up top and very wet underfoot on the way back down. Road bike tomorrow.
4.5 miles jog (some walking) with a mate in the snow this morning. Dusted off the yaktrax!
We started running together before the turn of the century - c25k before c25k existed - and both (at slightly different times) have been very fit, but now age and injury and health issues have done a number on us and we're back where we started, 5k ish and walk breaks!
5.5k run this morning. Cold out but enjoyable. Tried out the music playing capabilities of my Garmin - quite impressed and helped the run go by.
Will take the dogs out for an easy walk in a bit then turbo session tomorrow.
Still going. Have run half hour every day so far, sometimes a bit more. This morning looked nice and crisp so went off road round the country park. Turned out to be ankle deep mud for a good chunk of it, but still nice to be out in the sun in nature. One week left in January, feels close to a decent milestone. Well done everyone.
Did a 5km walk with the Missus, mostly scouting out a swimming option for tomorrow given that the lochs are now frozen over more than my ice axe can break.
Really mixed bag this week, a few decent rides outside and have done a few GCN training sessions on the spin bike due to the icy conditions. I’ve also done some weight training with the boy and have had a look at some cycling specific stretching videos on YouTube. I was a little apprehensive of taking on this challenge as I thought after doing the pre Christmas one fatigue would become an issue but I’m finding the complete opposite. Getting faster, feeling stronger and my motivation is high. Just hoping for some better weather.
Just joined the Strava group. Is there a reason only 5 of my activities are showing? There's a lot more than that logged for this year on my Strava feed 🙂
I think it only shows runs and rides.
Bit of a disaster on today's ride: about half way round my mate got a puncture, and while he was sorting it out I decided to have an energy bar thing. It's not the first time I've had this particular brand, but for whatever reason it completely turned my stomach and wiped me out for the rest of the ride. On getting home I couldn't face lunch and spent most of the afternoon feeling sorry for myself on the sofa 🙁
Still, seem to have gotten over it now, and here's a photo from earlier on when I was still smiling:
I’d better get some more runs and rides in then :).
Another 5 mile walk yesterday. Back on the rowing for 30 minutes. Chest still sore though. I’ll look for the Strava group now. Some turbo or rollers next week I think is needed.
I'd been eyeing up a swimming spot in the River Feshie for a little while, which is particularly required at the moment as the lochs are now covered in thick ice. We had a dip today and it was pretty much awesome. We'll be back!
Excuse the soundtrack. It's only when playing it back that I realise how much noise I make 🙂
Not going out running on dark icy pavements this evening, hopefully will be melting by tomorrow 🤞
Nearly cracked this evening and didn't do anything but managed to drag myself into Zwift for a training session. Thankfully it was a relatively easy session so that helped motivate me!
Still yet to miss a day, only a few more to make the first month.
70 minute turbo session and after yesterday's run I felt it a bit. Will have an easy day tomorrow, gentle dog walk or something and maybe a spot of Ring Fit led yoga.
Then back to a run and a turbo session Weds/Thurs.
Not quite down to "30 mins Corpse Pose" yet but feeling bleh, went for a walk so ✔️
6.6 mi today with a running buddy, now wedged next to the radiator warming up again - but pleased as the distance is edging up (if not the speed!). I'm not a natural "group" person but I do very much miss seeing real people and having conversations without a microphone, so even having that with one person is a bit of a treat.
10km run down through the back of the village and into Inverdruie today. I had to dodge a few icy patches (well - hard, trodden snow I guess) and made it back just before it started snowing again.
Happy #coosday
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Love the picture scotroutes!
I went for a proper cycle today AND washed the bike after, it was that mild. Not, you know, sunny or anything of course, but also, quiet enough so that when I found myself on the main Oxford-Reading road for a mile it was OK rather than "turn round & go back" time.
So much for an easy day yesterday. My Garmin calendar had a turbo session in for yesterday and today as well as Monday so stuck to the plan I've been set.
Mrs D working tomorrow though so not going to be able to do much other than take the boy for an amble in the woods. Probably for the best to have an easy one.
Friday - not sure yet. Maybe a run, maybe a Ring Fit session. Saturday is another turbo session and if I don't run Friday I'll run Sunday and that will just about mean a full month of sticking with it. I'll be rather pleased if I manage it 🙂
@stripeysocks, I did the same, went out on the road bike, realised how mild it was so was out for twice as long as planned and cleaned the bike on returning home. It felt almost spring like, hoping it lasts a few days, I was really getting fed up of ice and snow last week!
Well yesterday I just ran out of time and today wasn't far off so a 15min HIIT session is all I've managed. Work and home schooling has taken it's toll on time and energy.
Did my first 10k run on the road for several years this evening.
I suspect I may not be able to walk tomorrow 🤦♂️
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3+ miles first thing with an early-rising running buddy (I say running - we're pleased if we can get under 12 m/m these days!).
Even did a few strides at the end. But that's probably wiped me for the day...
Another stretchy yoga session with Kassandra last night. I really think it's made a difference, particularly to my running. It's like my hips just feel more free to move.
An hour on the (dumb) turbo last night, watching S4 of The Expanse to relieve the boredom.
Out with a buddy in the sun today.
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Must get mudguards...