Day 54 then.

Another one off my bucket list today.

I’ve ridden into Corrour Station many times but had a hankering to run it for a change. That gave me the opportunity to explore the old track from Fersit that was the route north until the FC built the track in from Moy in (around) 1970.

I’ll not be doing that ever again. The track was rubble, bog and, at one point, fallen trees. I was knee deep in Sphagnum at one point too.

Still the views are a wee bit more expansive than the usual track offers, due to the greater elevation

I was WAY behind schedule and thought I was going to miss lunch so had to get a bit of a sprint on when I got to the proper track. My km splits went from around 14mins to under 6mins 🙂

I made it for lunch by sprinting the last hill

It also turned out to be a very expensive day out. That red thing on the road behind me is my lovely Montane running waterproof jacket.

I did go back to look for it but someone had lifted it.

Day 55: Heatwave still going. 30 degrees when the kids coaching sessions started at 9am and humid as ****.

I managed a solid and pretty fast couple of hours…I think Strava AI has a crush on me.

Not many people out but there was other company

Day #55 – turbo session on the Wattbike for 71 minutes at 175w indicated 35.5 km. pure zone 2 boredom fest, but it is doing the trick and now I’m actually able to keep up an ok (for me) pace for over 60 minutes – hallelujah. It’s dull but super effective.

Another bright and sunny day here, though a bit chilly first thing – minus 6c in parts. 40km of gravel riding, with a stop at the Nethy Cafe for a black pudding roll and a coffee

20 mile damp cold ride…………. to a cracking little bar run by a ex stw forumite.   fantastic.

Out with the gang today and did 80 Kms. More comfortable than last week as the more enthusiastic rides were avoiding the the mountains this week. Daily swimming, weights and HIIT this week.

Day #56 – pool swim, bit of an endurance / stamina test swim today, 4.1 km in 82 minutes, three new records according to Garmin, which I’ll take.

My target was to swim 4 km comfortably by the end of the 100 days, so super happy that I’ve got there with nearly half of the challenge to go! I’ll walk wombat later and get my wife’s car ready for sale, but that’s me done for today.

Went for walk up and over the moors round Ogden reservoir nr Halifax. Felt a lot longer than 10.5k.

Weather apps said 12 degrees and the sun would come out. In actual fact, it was raining, bloody cold, windy and foggy. Finished the walk about 2 o’clock and I’m still cold! My own fault for not dressing appropriately, but all three weather we looked at said it would be nicer….

I’ll carry a rucksack with a different jacket in next time.

Another big day on the MTB. 56km/1200m of climbing.  Conditions brilliant for November with occasional reminders it’s not July! Quite tired now but definitely feeling fitness improving on these long rides. Three days riding in Wales from next Friday so good job MTB is feeling good.

Yoga and another MTB ride next week. Prob knock running on the head this week as I want to be fresh for the long weekend riding.

Bit of catch up.

54 – an MTB ride round Ladybower, first time in about 10 years. I’ve missed Peaks riding, remember the views being better.

Start of a university reunion weekend…

55 – Walk across Higher Tor to the pubs of Hathersage.

56 – a fuzzy head clearing swim at the outdoor pool before 5 hour drive back north of the border.

Day 57: My normal Monday loop is off limits while forestry do their monoculture thing so I did a nice mixed ride of 36kms.

Almost bought an owl but thought better of it.

Half an hour of gym earlier than a brisk 9km run with the club this evening.

Just 30 mins Yoga yesterday. Have a sports massage today so best do some Yoga before that 🙂 Maybe easy run tonight, somehow seem to be missing the treadmill!

Quick trot about after work yesterday

Out on the bike today with some blue sky patches and a bit of sun.

45 minutes of Yoga last night.

Half an hour jogging (4.3k) round the dog walking field behind the chip shop tonight. With the dog obvs!!

The great thing about this challenge is that it makes me do stuff I would usually avoid.  Last year it was running once or twice a week and this year I have joined my CrossFit weirdo sister for a few sessions and today, maybe 43 years after the last time I did it, it turns out I can still climb a rope.

Day 59: Strangely for me I rode in the afternoon for a change. Pre storm humidity was horrific but managed to get a PR and 11th overall on a really tough 4.5km strava segment.

Plus had a tiny snake and a small bird attack my front tyre (separately). Both survived as far as I could tell.

I’m happy to report that I’m back in the game after a week out. Antibiotics for a chest infection and feeling as weak as I can remember, I managed a walk with the dogs to see the sunset.

Some great pics above.

Day #59 – turbo session on the Wattbike for 52 minutes at 180w indicated 26.4 km. funny thing is doing nearly an hour exercise every day is taking its toll, I’m knackered more often than I’m not. But the exercising is getting somehow easier. Also did about 50 minutes of walking today too.

Day 59 – wednesday Pentland Fun Running