A torn bicep almost put me out of the game and coupled with some rough weather this has been the most challenging week so far. Dr advised to rest my arm so I have been using the static bike to keep up with my daily fix. Really dislike indoor cycling so yesterday decided I would get out on the road bike, my arm felt a bit stronger and I was out for a couple of hours with no issues. Decided to get out again this morning and after about an hour got a puncture. Sealant spraying everywhere, a nice 5mm slice in almost the sidewall of the tyre. Tried an anchovy which worked for about 16 miles leaving me a 5 mile walk home in the rain. It’s the one and only ride in a very long time that I’ve regretted going out! In reply to a question further back in the thread about carrying on the challenge into the new year, well that is what I did last year and now try to exercise for an hour every day. It’s really important to listen to your body and make sure you take it easy when you’re not feeling great. I’ve also had to work into my routine time for stretching and using my foam roller. It’s totally doable and I feel much better and happier for it. Keep going everyone, not long to go.

Scotroutes,your recovery is my idea of a big day out!
After last weeks hiking,cycling and weights I had fail yesterday.I really need one day of a week it seems.On the plus side,the weather looks like improving this week.

Upper bodyweight strength Saturday. 3 x 6 chin ups, tried wide hand position struggled. Followed by 3 x 3 pull ups, regular hand position, struggled. 3 x 6 dips, ok, but could try harder. Followed by 3 x 8 really wide hands push ups, difficult, 3 x 8 really wide hands bodyweight rows, difficult until I realized really powering the initial pull impulse would get chest to bar easier.

Sunday 2 bike rides (1 to house and 1 back) 8 miles. Slushy mud in places but mostly road.

Today, not done a workout video on Youtube for a while; went back to Bully Juice again for leg workout as some sort of substitute for a run or trials bike hop while giving upper body a break. First 20 minutes was thinking this is easy. BUT NEVER DONE SO MANY SQUATS. Then the last set of sumo squats started to feel it. Then rounds of frog jumps bunny hops and hip thrusts to finish, took the heart rate up, brought the sweat out, and hints of jelly legs.

Tomorrow, in the unlikely event I get up in time, ride to house and back before work (from home). Putting bike security in back pack which will be around 11kg on my back for 8 miles until I drop it off. Likelihood of me getting up in time: 1% – unlikely – given form of past six months or if I get another night where I wake up and struggle to get back to sleep again.

Yeah could do actually. Especially if I fail to get up for my planned bike ride 🙂

I can’t do free standing handstand but walk hands into chest to wall ok, or kick up with back to wall. Would rather do the push ups after the handstand though but will give it a go.

I’ll go for 15 minutes between each set with a break during lunch with a hop about on the bike.

I dare you to tell Bully Juice he’s got a camel toe

Or maybe wear more supportive under garments?

25 miles up the Pentlands today. Was great to be out in real daylight and even sunshine.

Telling people I’m unlikely to get up in time to do something I want to do is a sure fire way of me actually doing it. Won’t be in a rush to go for a bike ride with an 11kg load on my back again however. 9 miles with it on, 10 without. I felt light as a feather after dropping it off and getting back on the bike!

@earl didn’t start GtG until 11, done 3 sets of 10 push ups and 20s handstand holds against wall (excluding the walk up into position). Too much effort, not sustainable, gonna have to reduce.

Day 91.

64km on the quiet roads of Moray. Bagged a few Veloviewer squares, made a dent in the distance I’m aiming to make this year, did a lot of chatting and had lunch. All in decent weather (it’s about to turn a bit shit).

Swim planned tomorrow AM again (gulp!)

Got a message saying my Screwfux order was complete. Turns out 1400 assorted wood screws, 1kg nails and a few other bits came to 11kg again in my back peak. Another 9-10 miles.

@earl I got 7 sets GtG today, halved the reps after the 3rd set. Gave up after the last bike ride. Will have a go at pull ups GtG tomorrow. 2 and 15 minute timer.

For anyone interested in GtG.

I’ve swapped from ‘normal’ workouts to GtG for a month now. I’ve seamed to have settled on 4 days – push, pull, hinge, core. Friday is mobility focused. 100 walking lunges after my weekend ride takes care of squat.

What I’ve noticed.
Muscles are never really sore the next day. Just a little tired. In fact I did 100 pulls then another 50 the next day. Always something in the tank.
I haven’t lost or gained any bulk (I’m a lump).
It’s getting easier week to week.
I feel fresh for my weekend ride.
My work productivity may have increased? Mental sprinting between sets maybe?

A day a week, I go get firewood. 25kg ish in a backpack for a 1.5 mile walk. The last 2 weeks felt a lot easier like my body was more stable.

I am liking it – expecially as a winter WFH solution.

45 minute ride to the chippy for fish cakes.

Works for me (though it’s haggis).

I have been opting to walk a bit more for general errands. I figure it all counts.

8)Rest is not recovery.

Day 92

Didn’t go as planned. Morning dip was cancelled due to a veterinary emergency so I spent another 30 minutes with Kassandra, working mainly on my hips. Hoping for Loch Morlich tomorrow now.

Day 93

10.5km walk in the lovely winter sunshine up Ben Aigan. Not a huge hill but stunning views across the Moray Firth and over Banffshire.

One week to go!!

Regards the exercising every day, its been a chore on a few occasions because of life. I’m sure everyone’s in the same boat.

Today for example: I’m supposed to be having a virtual drinks party with my colleagues but will have to keep it all under control if I’m going to do my 30min exercise later… although perhaps that’s for the best 😀

I’ve done something every day – sometimes just a stroll with the family,  some days just a 30 min lunchtime stroll but that’s a 30min stroll I wouldn’t have done without this challenge.

Rode GT red on Wednesday night (bit naughty), Yoga yesterday. Weighed in this morning and I’m 5lb down on starting weight back in September. That’s a combination of more exercise at this time of year than I’ve ever done, and not being in the office surrounded by piles of sweets and cakes.

Today for example: I’m supposed to be having a virtual drinks party with my colleagues but will have to keep it all under control if I’m going to do my 30min exercise later… although perhaps that’s for the best

That was me yesterday. Most of my team drunk on a Teams call, me with a cup of tea. The 7 mile run I did once I’d finished was no fun at all, but it got done.

Anyway, still not missed a day and I’ll be keeping going into next year. I’ve done 30 mins+ every day since the start of lockdown 1, the habit is well and truly formed.

I haven’t missed a day, actually think I might be on for 104 days as I had a long weekend in Innerleithen then started 100 days the day after I was back! It’s been great, counting putting my walking boots and getting up the hill with the dogs has helped me massively. Without that I think I would have struggled. I had to be able to record my exercise on Strava so that sort of ruled out around town dog walks, yoga and weights which I do anyway.

The hardest part is leaving the house. Once I’ve done that I find i just get into whatever I’m doing and enjoy it

The hardest part is leaving the house. Once I’ve done that I find i just get into whatever I’m doing and enjoy it

I agree, but I’ve found it easier to leave the house because if I don’t, I’ve messed the whole thing up. Saying that, I didn’t get out at lunch so have to do something this evening. Did similar last week and had work’s cocktails ’til 7pm. Went for a walk afterwards, stopped at the shop, bought a beer, sat on a wall drank it, wand walked back. 40mins walking I wouldn’t have done otherwise!