I tend to search YouTube for “yoga for cyclists” or “yoga for runners” or “yoga for lower back” (my biggest weakness) and pick a video over 30 minutes. I’ve got a few go to ones now that I know are good, some are hard, some quite relaxing but it all counts!

For yoga I’ve always used Abi Carver on YouTube but they’re mostly 15mins. Used NTC last night which has 30+ min sessions.

When i saw this challenge, the first thing I considered was how difficult it will be to go out on the bike on a cold wet and windy night in November but then thought that’s what this challenge is all about. The old saying “no pain, no gain” is spot on. This morning at the amazement of our family over for the weekend I dug out the gortex boots and jacket and went out for 2 hours in the pouring rain. It was great, and was reassured to see some other cyclists and a few dog walkers enjoying the weather. Now home, eaten last nights leftover curry, beer in hand looking forward to an afternoon of footy. Happy days!

Well I failed at the challenge, the first 10 days were fine, but the Thursday of week 2 I was wrecked, not from this just stressed from work/kids/life and couldn’t get myself into exercise at all. Got back on it on the Sunday though with a bodyweight session. On holiday last week and spent lots of time every day walking and playing with the kids – also did body weight exercise sessions and yoga on a couple of mornings, recovery was much easier with a hot tub to soak in!

Back home Friday to a disaster though, nothing done over the weekend, proper winter training starts tomorrow though with a FTP test, I accept that the challenge has gone, but I’m going to do my best to keep it going until Christmas now. The rewarding feeling of having done something active in the day definitely helps boost my mood before bed.

momo,why dont you extend the challenge to the new year.A number of late starters are doing that.Perhaps naffa you could do the same.I think we all need to remember this is a marathon not a sprint.I,ve started slowly and intend to get slower.A couple of my days have consisted of brisk walks and dancing!AND I,M STILL TIRED.In my case,however,its more down to poor sleep patterns,diet,lack of initial fitness and mood disorder.I will battle on.

^ perhaps a days stretching and rollering would help and give you a rest.

I’ve been keeping up with it more or less.

The garage gym has been getting increasing use as the weather gets wetter. I can work up a ridiculous sweat in half an hour on the running machine and ‘er indoors is getting into the whole idea.

She had a eureka moment the other night when she suddenly went “hang on, I spent 250 quid for a year’s gym membership last year, and all the kit in the garage has cost less than half that! And I don’t have to drive anywhere!”

So I quietly suggested that a (used) rowing machine and maybe a smart turbo could also be worthwhile investments. The ideas were not shot down.

We do need to find some rubber flooring, I have a square bit under the punchbag but the noise from the running machine definitely carries through into the house making it less viable for use later at night…

Also failing here 😔 boady is feeling the strain, all sorts of aches and pains. Going to try to keep active though even if it is just a walk.

Struggled yesterday… 😕
Having diarrhoea for 11 days straight now has really drained me…
Got a race this weekend, and wanted to reserve what energy I had for that…
Commuted about 20 miles today.. But took it easy…

Meh…

DrP

I’ve been feeling good this week, I know there will still be bad patches, but I think I’m beginning to see the fitness benefits. Managed my first good, proper, long run which I actually did for enjoyment rather than the 30 minute minimum I have been doing.

I’ve also been travelling for work, so had to resort to my fall back pilates DVD one evening, up for an early morning swim today. Next week might be a bit of a challenge as I have 3 days away with a supplier. Usually long days with lots of hospitality… but I’m actually looking forward to having to make a bit of time for a run in the evening. 😀

1/4 of the way there 👍

Tough today 11.5km Peebles to inners. Should have had breakfast but last night’s curry powered most of the run.

Well done to you all so far…. the weather has been awful recently down here in the south. YouTube search cyclist yoga, it has been great for when the weather isn’t great.

The wind has certainly made it hard work this week especially when out on the road bike. I’m starting to feel aching all of the time and I’m having to stretch and use the foam roller almost every day now to keep me going. The lad is still right on this, still bouncing and hooping but has spent this afternoon playing footie with his mates, as well as a couple of loops of the woods after school I’m really pleased he’s showing a commitment to this challenge, can’t feed him enough!! It’s good to read how everyone else is finding it and knowing others are finding it tough is reassuring as well as spurring me on. Keep going folks.

This morning’s post wedding run was slow and I think the Orcadian strip the willow has buckled my knee. It’s certainly a bit puffy. Easy turbo tomorrow.

What is Orchadian strip the Willow?Is gardening now included in the challenge?

Stonking cold + weather means ive been nowhere near exercising every day, there was a week where I only commuted by bike once!

Not doing so badly now, last week was good but skipped Friday as I was in bed by 8! Saturday afternoon was spent doing gardening, dug out two big leylandaii stumps. Sunday morning clubrun followed by a third leylandaii stump has utterly done for my hamstrings and back muscles though! So will either get the rollers out for a spin or look up some of this yoga tonight.

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I missed a day, Tuesday, was just too tired and the day squeezed that it was nearly 10pm before I could do anything

Tuesday seems to be my grind to a halt day, same last night. Actually felt fluey and achey so rested. Rather that than break myself for the remainder. Weekend of cycling and beer coming up too.

So far so good, doing it with my wife and she’s saved the day on more than one occasion (making me do a yoga session at 23:15 was ever so welcome).

Mixture of running, cycling, turbo, walks, yoga and circuit training.

I’ll check in next month.

Still ticking them off old knee problem strapped so it’s been turbo all week. Hoping to get an outdoor ride tomorrow followed by at trip to thornielee Sunday. Saturday probably back on the turbo.
Too stubborn to stop.