Anybody else had a bit of a dip ine month in?This week has been a struggle.It may be because I,ve seen a former “Loise” in my life!That and the weather has knocked me a bit.Time to MTFU me thinks.

Still going well although struggled on Saturday with travelling to Wales and going to the football on route in The midlands. Landed at Hermon Bach at about 10 pm and had to settle with walking the dog up a big hill in the dark. Yesterday was spent walking in the forest and down to CdB visitor centre to plan the weeks riding with the kids. We’re staying about 200m from the halfway cafe so have access to the trails from the door and the kids can’t wait to get there!! Hope to get up Cadir Idris if we get a day with a decent weather forecast so all is good.

Still going. Finding it a boost. Didn’t get as much done last week as I wanted and this week will be a drag but dog walk when I get home from work then probably hit the turbos again. Would much rather ride outside but it’s not a good idea, at least for this week.

Commiserations to anyone who’s dropping a bit on this – Don’t beat yourself up, start a new streak.

I’m trying to do every day sept – dec which so far is on track, niggling Achilles injury and saddle sores have seen a lot more yoga than usual for me (i.e. more than none) and after a week racing across the Pyrenees it has taken some motivation to keep on it for the last week or so, but am coming out of the other side of the tiredness hole and still on track.

Good luck to all still going and those who’ve dropped a day or two, it’s a great habit to build even with gaps.

As I said right at the beginning of this challenge, I used to commute every day, one way I used to treat as a time trial and go as hard as I could followed by an easy spin. That coupled with riding with the kids on Saturday and club run on Sunday meant I rode a bike almost every day. Since losing my job this has slowly declined and this challenge was just the push I needed to get back at it and I can honestly say that I’m feeling so much better both in body and mind. I’m feeling fitter and stronger, much better appetite and sleep. The lad has also kept it up every day and although I made fun of his bouncing and hooping he has also felt a benefit. Today we did the blue route at CdB twice, once this morning and again in the afternoon and I noticed how much stronger on the uphills he was. In the grand scheme of things, half an hour’s exercise each day is within the scope of most people and the benefit is well worth the effort. My goal is to continue this for the foreseeable simply because I know it’s doing me the world of good.

Seems to be alot of cold around.My mates are all suffering.MUST AVOID.

So I must hang my head in shame and admit defeat. I’ve been unable to do any activity for the last two days. I work a twelve hour shift and due to work load over the past two days I haven’t been able to take my lunch hour. I’ll pick back up today- great work to all of you that haven’t skipped a day yet!

Today was just Pilates. First non cardio day. Hoping to get a good ride tomorrow.

Decided to come to Lake District for a few days with kids so hiked up Loughrigg this morning, pony trekking tomorrow and a whizz up Whinlatter 🚲 tomorrow night… anyone in Keswick want to join me please feel free 👍

Alas I have totally fell off the wagon. Felt a bit weary and run down, general manflu like symptoms. Turns out my blood pressure has sky rocketed. Currently trying to sort it out but the challenge has fell by the wayside. Hopefully get back on track though, just need to introduce something a bit more low-key.

Tp,as you rescued the wife,aren’t you owed half an hour of rough sex?I,m single by the way.

Travelled back from Wales today and wasn’t looking forward to going out. I charged my lights yesterday and just got back from an hour out on the road bike. The challenge is now going to be even tougher for me, getting out in the dark after a day at work has always been hard, going to need some extra motivation if its wet!!

Struggling a bit with a mild chest infection.Mainly just walking and stretching,plus about to do some Yoga.The recent Monsoon conditions seem to have knocked my health/motivation for six.Perhaps, Dr P, if he’s still going can give us all advice.Staying healthy in these conditions is a challenge.

Climbing and running are things I can only dream about.This challenge has made me realise what a knackered old man I am.I think,nothing short of a new life will galvanise me into real fitness.Perhaps, this adventure will make us all realise our lifestyle shortcomings.To that extent it’s a useful exercise.Neil.

Still on it, had few days biking around Keswick over a long weekend, sadly the day I failed was an ear infection and not a sick bug (Labrythitus) bloody horrible feeling of nausea and vertigo, but only missed one day so tagging it on at the end (Christmas Day 🥳)

Well done Ruby,I,m beginning to think low level illness might just be a byproduct of this challenge.Food for thought from Nobeer.Am I really doing more than normal?Perhaps not more but just different disciplines.To all feeling tired out there I strongly recommend a Yoga session.Works for me anyway.

Perhaps your speeds a down a little due to the rotten weather conditions.Speaking of which, the monsoon returns from today.Who would have thought Yoga could be so popular.

I wonder if ton and DrP have fallen by the wayside.This thread seems strangely quiet.

Struggling a bit with a mild chest infection.Mainly just walking and stretching,plus about to do some Yoga.The recent Monsoon conditions seem to have knocked my health/motivation for six.Perhaps, Dr P, if he’s still going can give us all advice.Staying healthy in these conditions is a challenge.

It’s a tough one for sure… firstly it IS the season for colds and viruses, so you’re going to give your body a double whammy of exercising and being ill…and the trouble is that if you DO exercise when ill, it just prolongs the illness…
I think it’s really important to keep up the fluids and a good healthy diet (i’ma firm non-believer in supplements..i think fresh fruit and veg and nuts should suffice.). I guess listen to the body – rather than punish out a 6 hour ride, just do a 40 min ride that keens the HR up, but isn’t punishing… like resting whilst exercising!

I’m finding that as soon as you break the routine, it’s hard to get back into it.

DrP

Disclaimer – i’ve failed this challenge as i had the shits for 4 weeks last month! thankfully all back to normal, and I don’t know why i had it, but it got draining in teh end and i had a few days rest.. also, some busy days when I’ve had the kids i’ve tried kettlebells and chin ups (got a bar in the garden) but really, if i’m honest, that’s probably only 15 min hard exercise as I get bored!