So, how’s it going with the weights – still lifting and riding or just riding?
For me it’s going good. Started the hill sprints – only made me vomit on the first 10 minute sesh at around 7 minutes in. Since then I’ve been hitting the full 10 minutes. Reduced the calories again, this time I’m being smarter and taking it down to 1300 – 1800 with only about 45 – 60g of carbs. It’s quite difficult and I’ve had no choice but to leave the intensity the same.
Today I went for my first bike ride in what seems like years. Can’t recall how long it’s been but all the tyres were flat, shocks and brakes slightly stuck, so quite a while. First hill was easy. I mean really easy. Flat singletrack was fast and small inclines were met with gusto. All in all the lifting has made me fitter on the bike than I’ve ever been, which isn’t really saying much as I’ve never been all that apart from gravity assisted stuff. The hill sprints are obviously taking care of the cardio side as my breathing was fine for such a hot day. Done after a lifting session, too, so didn’t go out expecting my performance to be anything quite like it was.
Box jumps start next week so should make riding even easier.
Really enjoying being 49 and the fittest I’ve ever been. Strong, too. So much so it was commented on whilst lifting huge plants for a mate at the weekend. Real world strength displays can be fun but more importantly it can be done safely without injury or risk.
Thanks to all you guys that kept suggesting weights/callisthenics a few years back. I heard ya…!
Just going to sit down and start that Supple Leopard book a few of you were suggesting a while back – see what that bring to the game.