Day 12 – last entry should have said day 11 oops. Tuesday swim day, it’s free and I’m crap at swimming so it’s a new habit to develop. Actually quite enjoying it, which is not something ever been able to say. Going with the other half and one of my kids helps that I think. 12 lengths, worn out and horrid cramp in my foot yet again.

Feel like death warmed up, may struggle tomorrow as I think Covid may finally have caught up with me. Ride tonight was, interesting…

Any hints for gentle 30mins whilst coughing and dealing with a temp?

Another 5k in the dark. This challenge is working wonders at getting me out.

I’ll restart my Zwift sub on Saturday so hopefully be around if there’s a ride on Sunday and then start getting back into whatever races I can.
Looking forward to it (I think!)

Felt a bit low yesterday so did an hour half hour of yoga and then worked on my lower back again with my foam roller.
Much better today, 1 hour of weights and resistance training with the lad who if I’m being honest, boot camped his old man!!😀

An hour on Zwift in a group ride at basically my current FTP! Tired afterwards but very rewarding.

Day 13, swim again 2.4 km in 52 minutes. Starting to feel the cumulative tiredness creeping in now.

Last run of week for of C25K today – I normally do it at lunchtime but was scuppered by an overunning call, was surprised at how much it annoyed me having to run after work, I lacked energy but wasn’t gonna miss it! I’ve started to add some strength stuff into it too, press-ups, bicep curls and the like, which means it’s tight to fit it all into an hour. A scheduling rethink is required… I’ve never been this committed to regular exercise! 🙂

Gym & rum done early again as it’s another busy day at work. Watch tells me I worked out for 1:17:55

Nearly sacked it last night but followed Mike cotty on a Costa brava ride. Quite like the wahoo on location rides. It reminds me there was a summer.

Quite like the wahoo on location rides

Yeah … I love the French ones. As you say, a little taste of summer.

But did a “proper” Sufferfest last night and in the last week have thrown around the kettlebell a few times, couple of runs, Yoga continuing every day… all good.

re Yoga … This is what I’ve done ….. On youtube pick a 20 min beginner vid (just pick one where the person’s voice doesn’t grate you :)) and then keep doing the SAME one for a week or two. By doing the same vid you’ll get to learn the “routine” of getting into and out of the same basic stretches and so after a few times you’ll be able to actually concentrate more on the actual stretches themselves, rather than how to get into and out of them. I saw improvement over the same 10 or so stretches to spur me on and as a side note by doing the same vid l didnt go down Youtube rabbit holes and waste my workout time.

One thing I’ve learnt is ….. NO EGO !!

In terms of flexibility….. where you are, is were you are !! It is all good, you WILL slowly improve if you are consistent. Which is what this thread is all about right?

The fact that we have time, the inclination and the ability to even start is a blessing.

Enjoy

Day 14, swim 2.6 km in 61 minutes, lunch time walk 3.4 km in 45 minutes with wombat. Plus the physio exercises for 1/2 hour. That’s me for today.

Pleased to have made it to the end of week 2.

Thanks @itsallgood and @Ro5ey, will look into both of those, a job for tonight. 🙂

Lunchtime 40 minute hillyish spin on the hybrid, trainers on M520s ’cause I can’t find my shoes. Holy cow, I’m out of shape – but perversely enjoying trying to get back into it… 🙂

Cycling along the river for 90 minutes with a bit of dirt jump thrown in at the end.I think I,m getting my second wind.

Leg day done, no way can I run today so will top the workout up later with a long dog walk.

Get in your rubber, lad.

Been on the cusp here too, chesty cough all week so just a walk Wednesday lunchtime and yesterday too. But it was pleasant yesterday afternoon and I wasn’t in a hurry to get anywhere for once, so snuck in a cheeky half hour on the pump track on my road bike, not sure what the natives thought of a middle aged bloke rolling round on skinny wheels but I enjoyed myself!

I found some motivation and got in the river. The water was around 12 degrees so I was very glad of the wetsuit. Ended up swimming for 35 minutes and felt much better for doing it.

Short video from yesterday

Starting to feel like habit now. Either a morning or lunchtime ride. Just a quick blast out. Getting a bit fitter I think. No lighter yet but feeling decent.
Making a few better life choices… do I really want that beer if I’m riding at 7am?

2 hour solo around swinley/crowthorne woods last night. 30 minutes weights on the living room floor today.
Definitely would not have done that without the challenge. As a bonus, I was previously debating going and getting a third layer and my slippers out of the cupboard, now Im quite happy in a long sleeved t-shirt.