Unfortunately I had a bit of a set back this week, came off the road bike on Tuesday, lost the front wheel on black ice resulting in a badly bruised knee and hip along with a painful lower back. I’ve been keeping up with the twice daily dog walks but not been on a bike until today. Went out this morning along the river bank on the fatty and although I’m now a little sore I feel much better for getting out. Hoping to get back on it this week but going to stay off the roads if there’s any sign of ice!!

A tough but very satisfying 30-odd km round to Loch Garten and detour on the way back. Still a bit of snow around which was at least a bit grippy rather than the ice we’ve had.

Feeling v weedy compared to these tales of derring do and exertion

Yesterday was yoga and the day before was a short walk. 🙂

My “exercise” is a 20 minute jog, so technically doesn’t reach the requirements for this thread – but it’s helped me do it every day, so… 🙂

Was going to do Zwift session this evening but my legs are still rather knackered after the STW TT last night so it’ll either be a gentle walk after I’ve eaten or a weights session. Well, either that or my first missed day!

Definitely noticing a boost to my fitness and mental wellbeing so determined to do as many days as I possibly can now.

Still only missed one day so far – some circuits and yoga today. Diet is all over the place though, Chub Club is going to be a failure this week

Interesting about late night chocolate keeping you awake – I have same problem. Very annoying. Still a box of Lindor in the cupboard…..

A mixture of running, weights and yoga in the last few days. Need to get back on the bike but I seen to be allergic to the cold at the moment!

Just back from the morning dog walk and it’s really horrible out there!! Was hoping for a ride outside today but will most likely do an hour on the spin bike. Just having a coffee trying to build some motivation.

Backed off a bit today. Aware I have done more training in the last 14 days than pretty much the lase 6 months prior to that combined and don’t want to over do it.

Still managed just over 20 mins of Ring Fit but focussing on yoga so a bit more gentle but still burned off a good few calories and keeps me in the groove 🙂

Missed yesterday after my lower back had a little spasm when I moved a tumble dryer. Couldn’t even get out for a walk to help ease it with just enough snow and ice to make a slip likely to make it worse rather than better 😬

Really want to get out for a run but there’s 3″ of snow on the ground and on the well used pavements it’s just sheet ice.

Sounds familiar. Just hoping enough has melted so I can do a quick 10K this afternoon.

Yesterday’s effort included about an hour of clearing snow+ice, then an hour on the turbo in the afternoon.

Last night before the more strict rules come into place. It’s my 50th consecutive month out and I’d planned to make it a bit special with my own Burns Night (Robert Burns, Scottish bàrd. Your local hospital probably has a unit named after him).

So, escape earlier, short ride, braved the sheet ice, got to a very sheltered spot under an old pine and surrounded by birch trees so I can hear the winds but not really feeling them. Hopefully the old pine will also keep most of the forecast snow off.

Haggis, neeps and tatties al fresco. Washed down with a malt. Of course.

I am clearly not putting enough thought into into this… 🙂

Couldn’t decide what to do today so settled on a treadmill run. Was going to do 5 mins warm up and cool down with a 20 minutes run but then felt I should be stepping it up a bit so did a 3 min warm up and cool down with a full 30 min run. Felt pretty good. Can’t wait for the pavements to defrost so I can get out on the road.

Son2 has brought home a concept 2 rower from school. Did my 30 min last night and another this morning. Then a two hour 8 mile walk this afternoon.

Looked on the concept 2 website and discovered the Dynamic. OMG take my money. Sadly there is no delivery time but I’ve signed up anyway. I used to row in a boat, then 50k/week at work. Plus cycle.

I’ve also downloaded the app to run the rower to n Zwift.

A ride through the Pentlands on skinny tyres over snow and ice. Flotterstone through Greens cleugh so not the hardest route but still tricky in those conditions! 15km run today and a trip up the Pentlands with my son planned for tomorrow.

looked a bit wet up there today!

I’ll bet it was. Big difference from yesterday. Going back up there tomorrow so might take a canoe!!

@jimmy This was the day before!

Edit – My first attempt at uploading a photo failed 🙄

Pleased to say I’ve been back on the bike most days this week after my little mishap. Woke unusually early this morning so set off in darkness and enjoyed a really beautiful sunrise which developed into a cold but very sunny morning. Rode up to the coast and got home for bacon and brie sandwich and fresh coffee. Now chilling out hoping to enjoy an afternoon of watching football and a few weiss beers. The only downside is that the roads are filthy due to all the rain and slush so the road bike could do with a clean.