We’re both still going, the boy is really back into his biking after our week in Wales so the last 2 evenings have been round the woods after school. As it’s half way I’ve had a look on my Garmin and I’ve ridden just over 1000 miles in 50 days which averages 20 miles per day which is just above what i used to commute. This is exactly what i wanted to get back into and this challenge has pushed me out of a rut and back to something i know i really enjoy. I’m really pleased the boy has been so dedicated, we’ve had some good laughs along the way and enjoyed some hard times together including the wettest ride I’ve ever experienced on our last day in Wales. Looking forward to the next half and hoping for good health and no set backs. Keep going folks!

The weather this autumn is about the worst we could have had.Anybody else hoping for a dry,frosty sunny spell?I will get out on my bike tomorrow afternoon rain or sun.Sandboy and 100th you are really impressive and inspiring,well done.

Oh dear,bit of a fail over here.Managed to contract the Norovirus for the weekend.The results weren’t pretty!Still, I,ve managed a couple of half hour walks,plus fetching and carrying.Hopefully over the next few days I will get back to cycling and weight training.Anybody else feeling a little done in by the last months weather?I dont know if it’s my age but I,m really feeling it.Hope it’s going well elsewhere.Neil.

Well, I just failed. Not sure why but I just fell out of the habit and am a bit disappointed with myself. It has got me doing more, and I felt great while doing *something* every day but I just stopped for a day or so and couldn’t get going again. I feel a bit low on energy, possibly the darkness effect but intend to get back to it.

The weather has been making it tougher than usual to get out but as usual, once you’re over the first 10 minutes you forget about the cold. The worst thing is getting soaked and then cold, unable to warm up hands and feet no matter how hard you’re pedalling. Things I’ve learned this week is it takes so much longer to get out in the winter, sorting lights and other bits and pieces you don’t need any other time and yellow lenses make the trees look stunning in low afternoon sun. The boy is still going, mostly hooping because of the weather. I know it’s only a matter of time before I’m forced into the static spin bike but I’m determined to carry on outside until the ice forces me otherwise.

Back in the swing of things.Two hour walk yesterday and a cool but sunny cycle today
.I need to up my game now for the final push.

Still on it despite this being the worst autumn I can remember.In fact,its the wettest ever and most folks around me seem to be Ill.Anyway,today I,ve done some weights and stretching.Tomorrow cycling and no F—–g rain hopefully.I,d pay for a month of dry,frosty and sunny weather.

Yeh…temperatures dropping like a stone here.One of the mistakes I made four weeks ago was having a severe hair and beard trim.This just before the freezing monsoon kicked in.I wonder if anyone else gets cold s after a winter hair raid? I seem to.Keep going folks,Neil.

I suspect the lack of posts on here is due to Ill health.I think the attrition rate has been high for this challenge.I,ll try and keep going and do an extra day I lost through Norovirus.

Tired legs here too, though it doesn’t seem to have impacted on riding the mtb, I think my brain just overrides the feeling as it’s fun time.

Missed one day so far but shattered at the moment! Looking forward to Christmas lunch 🙂

Good work all – I’m still going on a mix of CX racing, turbo in the evenings and lunch running when I can find the time around calls and meetings.

Still doing my bit despite this nightmare autumn.My outdoor gym plan has been ruined however.Walking tonight and cycling tomorrow.At least I am not ill, unlike those around me.

This week’s been tough, short staffed at work, which as a teacher means cover and planning for other classes, then meetings afterwards.
Still managed to ride or run everyday. Albeit at lower intensity. Should manage an hour outside this afternoon (thank goodnes for 1pmfriday finishes).

For a non-runner that’s pretty darn respectable. Sub-20 used to be my target as a “runner” when I was triathlon training 8 years ago.

Still going strong – missed a total of 10 days due to Illness but dogwalking has helped when I haven’t wanted to do a run/ride/climb.