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Whoop whoop, I’ve got a race tomorrow. A hastily planned half marathon on a horrible, muddy course.
It’s not a course for a PB but we’ll have a crack nonetheless.
A torn bicep almost put me out of the game and coupled with some rough weather this has been the most challenging week so far. Dr advised to rest my arm so I have been using the static bike to keep up with my daily fix. Really dislike indoor cycling so yesterday decided I would get out on the road bike, my arm felt a bit stronger and I was out for a couple of hours with no issues. Decided to get out again this morning and after about an hour got a puncture. Sealant spraying everywhere, a nice 5mm slice in almost the sidewall of the tyre. Tried an anchovy which worked for about 16 miles leaving me a 5 mile walk home in the rain. It’s the one and only ride in a very long time that I’ve regretted going out! In reply to a question further back in the thread about carrying on the challenge into the new year, well that is what I did last year and now try to exercise for an hour every day. It’s really important to listen to your body and make sure you take it easy when you’re not feeling great. I’ve also had to work into my routine time for stretching and using my foam roller. It’s totally doable and I feel much better and happier for it. Keep going everyone, not long to go.
Recovery continues. Another 25km today, down at the coast for a change, and didn't feel knackered
Scotroutes,your recovery is my idea of a big day out!
After last weeks hiking,cycling and weights I had fail yesterday.I really need one day of a week it seems.On the plus side,the weather looks like improving this week.
Yoga today. Bike tomorrow. Lying here listening to it hosing down outside.
Upper bodyweight strength Saturday. 3 x 6 chin ups, tried wide hand position struggled. Followed by 3 x 3 pull ups, regular hand position, struggled. 3 x 6 dips, ok, but could try harder. Followed by 3 x 8 really wide hands push ups, difficult, 3 x 8 really wide hands bodyweight rows, difficult until I realized really powering the initial pull impulse would get chest to bar easier.
Sunday 2 bike rides (1 to house and 1 back) 8 miles. Slushy mud in places but mostly road.
Today, not done a workout video on Youtube for a while; went back to Bully Juice again for leg workout as some sort of substitute for a run or trials bike hop while giving upper body a break. First 20 minutes was thinking this is easy. BUT NEVER DONE SO MANY SQUATS. Then the last set of sumo squats started to feel it. Then rounds of frog jumps bunny hops and hip thrusts to finish, took the heart rate up, brought the sweat out, and hints of jelly legs.
Tomorrow, in the unlikely event I get up in time, ride to house and back before work (from home). Putting bike security in back pack which will be around 11kg on my back for 8 miles until I drop it off. Likelihood of me getting up in time: 1% - unlikely - given form of past six months or if I get another night where I wake up and struggle to get back to sleep again.
Grease the Grove.
Upper anterior day tomorrow. For me its gonna be 10 pressups followed by a 15-20s handstand hold per set - aiming for 25-30 'work from home' sets between 830 and 5pm.
Anyone else interested? (increase for drop the numbers to suit)
Yeah could do actually. Especially if I fail to get up for my planned bike ride 🙂
I can't do free standing handstand but walk hands into chest to wall ok, or kick up with back to wall. Would rather do the push ups after the handstand though but will give it a go.
I'll go for 15 minutes between each set with a break during lunch with a hop about on the bike.
I dare you to tell Bully Juice he's got a camel toe
Battling on here, bike ride yesterday, circuits Saturday and today. Ankle improving slowly.
I dare you to tell Bully Juice he’s got a camel toe
Or maybe wear more supportive under garments?
Cool sirromj
Do what ever suits. I can't free handstand for more than 5s so I start there but then end up back to wall (fireplace actually). I also mix it up with 5+5+5 = 15s second holds as the single leg kickup or 2 legged jump up feels great for the core.
Good luck1
25 miles up the Pentlands today. Was great to be out in real daylight and even sunshine.
We’re into the last 10 days, oh yeah! Keep going everyone - we’re close ...
Telling people I'm unlikely to get up in time to do something I want to do is a sure fire way of me actually doing it. Won't be in a rush to go for a bike ride with an 11kg load on my back again however. 9 miles with it on, 10 without. I felt light as a feather after dropping it off and getting back on the bike!
@earl didn't start GtG until 11, done 3 sets of 10 push ups and 20s handstand holds against wall (excluding the walk up into position). Too much effort, not sustainable, gonna have to reduce.
That walk up/walk out is a lot lot harder than the actual hold. I've just done my 12th set.
Off to kick a rugby ball up and down a hill to get some cardio in then back to knock the rest off.
I thought I'd better check in, since it's kinda my party. I'm trundling along - not missed a day yet which will probably the first time since I started doing these 4 years ago. It turns out it's a lot easier if you're not training for a race - I can take it easy, do something I'm more motivated to do than slog out for 3 hours on the gravel bike in the dark and the rain and I don't have to worry about not being fit enough at the end of it.
I've still been riding a lot but backed off a bit so I don't completely overshoot my 4,500 mile target for the year (got to leave something to aim for!) and that's left more time for climbing which has been bloody brilliant. I've also been riding my mountain bike more (and am already one set of brake pads down this month...)
GtG
Got to 25 sets before I lost my handstand spot. A relief tbh. I was feeling my back starting sag.
Pull day tomorrow sirromj if your interested - or any one else.
Day 91.
64km on the quiet roads of Moray. Bagged a few Veloviewer squares, made a dent in the distance I'm aiming to make this year, did a lot of chatting and had lunch. All in decent weather (it's about to turn a bit shit).
Swim planned tomorrow AM again (gulp!)
I've started using Intervals.icu to help balance out my somewhat erratic workouts. Surprisingly (not really 😉 ) I have made the best gains in fitness when I have been following a program in Zwift and not just randomly riding too hard and getting tired.
Throughout this I have just gone for whatever seemed like a good idea, but this last 6 weeks I have started trying to work towards a plan. Childish I know, but my plan is to smash my mate at a gravel race in the summer. Assuming vaccines etc. So I am going to keep something going for 100 days after Christmas. This has served as motivation, and I'll probably keep posting here. I may even manage to get outside and get some pictures too.
Got a message saying my Screwfux order was complete. Turns out 1400 assorted wood screws, 1kg nails and a few other bits came to 11kg again in my back peak. Another 9-10 miles.
@earl I got 7 sets GtG today, halved the reps after the 3rd set. Gave up after the last bike ride. Will have a go at pull ups GtG tomorrow. 2 and 15 minute timer.
What's 2 and 15min timer?
For anyone interested in GtG.
I've swapped from 'normal' workouts to GtG for a month now. I've seamed to have settled on 4 days - push, pull, hinge, core. Friday is mobility focused. 100 walking lunges after my weekend ride takes care of squat.
What I've noticed.
Muscles are never really sore the next day. Just a little tired. In fact I did 100 pulls then another 50 the next day. Always something in the tank.
I haven't lost or gained any bulk (I'm a lump).
It's getting easier week to week.
I feel fresh for my weekend ride.
My work productivity may have increased? Mental sprinting between sets maybe?
A day a week, I go get firewood. 25kg ish in a backpack for a 1.5 mile walk. The last 2 weeks felt a lot easier like my body was more stable.
I am liking it - expecially as a winter WFH solution.
45 minute ride to the chippy for fish cakes.
45 minute ride to the chippy for fish cakes.
Works for me (though it's haggis).
I have been opting to walk a bit more for general errands. I figure it all counts.
I'm pleased it's nearly over, cos it means I don't have to exercise. Some days it's so hard to motivate when we've been really busy and I just want to sit down have a beer and mess about with the kids. My job has been a lot more physical since Oct as well.
But I'm so pleased that I haven't missed a day and I really hope it's become a bit of a habit.
I was struggling for motivation towards the end of summer as I had nothing to train for and I'm rubbish if I don't have a reason. This gave me the reason. Now I want get fitter and lose more weight. Hopefully I won't put too much back on over Christmas...
I am counting down, but I have enjoyed it. I might even join the Strava club next year! Well done everyone for getting this far.
8)Rest is not recovery.
Greasing the groove with pull/chin ups today. Only 2 every 15 (or 16 or 17 or...) minutes as I'm not very strong. Did 50 total. Never consistent with pull ups, the other week did 8 sets of 5 in an hour, but today was more difficult in some ways, guess it was more dragging it out than greasing the groove. Hop about on the street bike for 35/40 minutes at lunch.
Here's a couple of gloomy photos from one of yesterday's rides for your appreciation:
Day 92
Didn't go as planned. Morning dip was cancelled due to a veterinary emergency so I spent another 30 minutes with Kassandra, working mainly on my hips. Hoping for Loch Morlich tomorrow now.
Day 93
10.5km walk in the lovely winter sunshine up Ben Aigan. Not a huge hill but stunning views across the Moray Firth and over Banffshire.
One week to go!!
Will there be a list of finishers for this?
Been thinking if you've missed a day say. Is that you out?
I had considered keeping it going past Xmas eve and in a way I will. I'm going to start the Festive 500 and see if the Scottish winter will allow me to complete it.
Regards the exercising every day, its been a chore on a few occasions because of life. I'm sure everyone's in the same boat.
I'll definitely be fitting it in 3 times a week in the new year maybe more, every day not so much. Its been an interesting experiment though. I've lost nigh on 10kg running every day, I've felt better mentally, I've drank less (only because I've been to tired to stay up getting pisssed)
Regards the exercising every day, its been a chore on a few occasions because of life. I’m sure everyone’s in the same boat.
Today for example: I'm supposed to be having a virtual drinks party with my colleagues but will have to keep it all under control if I'm going to do my 30min exercise later... although perhaps that's for the best 😀
Think I've missed eight days but still counting myself in 🤣. Mixture of injuries and life. Had a bank of seven as I started a week early though.
Definitely will keep going but going to can Thursdays. The combo of Work, kids, kids swimming, making tea, kids to bed, weekly big shop, washing up means I'm fit for nowt by the time I'm finished.
I've done something every day - sometimes just a stroll with the family, some days just a 30 min lunchtime stroll but that's a 30min stroll I wouldn't have done without this challenge.
Rode GT red on Wednesday night (bit naughty), Yoga yesterday. Weighed in this morning and I'm 5lb down on starting weight back in September. That's a combination of more exercise at this time of year than I've ever done, and not being in the office surrounded by piles of sweets and cakes.
Missed yesterday because needed to catch up on work, wfh. That's 3/100 I've missed. I did go for a rushed stroll to the shops during lunch time but didn't really feel it qualified.
Today for example: I’m supposed to be having a virtual drinks party with my colleagues but will have to keep it all under control if I’m going to do my 30min exercise later… although perhaps that’s for the best
That was me yesterday. Most of my team drunk on a Teams call, me with a cup of tea. The 7 mile run I did once I'd finished was no fun at all, but it got done.
Anyway, still not missed a day and I'll be keeping going into next year. I've done 30 mins+ every day since the start of lockdown 1, the habit is well and truly formed.
Fastest 1 k and 1 mile of the past 5 years for me today on my morning run. The shorter days are making it harder to get out first thing, but once out it's great.
I often ponder the value/cost of visiting this forum, but this has been a definite plus for me. Thanks @munrobiker from this middle class whiney cockbag 😉
I haven’t missed a day, actually think I might be on for 104 days as I had a long weekend in Innerleithen then started 100 days the day after I was back! It’s been great, counting putting my walking boots and getting up the hill with the dogs has helped me massively. Without that I think I would have struggled. I had to be able to record my exercise on Strava so that sort of ruled out around town dog walks, yoga and weights which I do anyway.
The hardest part is leaving the house. Once I’ve done that I find i just get into whatever I’m doing and enjoy it
Just scrolled back on Strava, got day one listed as 15th September. That puts me on day 95 by my count?
The hardest part is leaving the house. Once I’ve done that I find i just get into whatever I’m doing and enjoy it
I agree, but I've found it easier to leave the house because if I don't, I've messed the whole thing up. Saying that, I didn't get out at lunch so have to do something this evening. Did similar last week and had work's cocktails 'til 7pm. Went for a walk afterwards, stopped at the shop, bought a beer, sat on a wall drank it, wand walked back. 40mins walking I wouldn't have done otherwise!
Went for a walk afterwards, stopped at the shop, bought a beer, sat on a wall drank it, wand walked back. 40mins walking I wouldn’t have done otherwise!
Yeah, one of the things I've been doing is walking around a bit more in place of driving (or even riding) short, local journeys.
I didn't make to Loch Morlich today either. Another equine exigency. I did a fair bit of walking around chasing a horse and then a trip to the vet but didn't feel that was enough so headed out later in the afternoon for a short run. It was dreich when I left, I stopped under a tree to recover and drink a stashed beer, then it was absolutely hosing it down on my way home. I'd have been drier in Loch Morlich 🙂
6 days to go!
Yep, this is it everyone- you can start counting down not in quarters, not months, not weeks but DAYS!
I haven't missed a day yet which is a first. I've not felt anywhere near as run down as usual but I've also not been training mega hard.
Had a bloody brilliant MTB ride today. I always finish on day 100 with a decent mountain bike ride. Last year's was snowy, the year before's frosty. I suspect this year's will be sloppy...
Nice road ride yesterday, haven't been out on the road bike for a while. Just been out for a run with daughter on her bike. Accidentally did 10k in my 2nd fastest time!
Not sure whether to finish on a good ride or try and run further than I ever have. Furthest I've run before is 12k, would be nice to do 15k. Think I'm gonna be busy on Christmas Eve though so ride could take too long...
Good if wet run this morning with some mates - definitely need some new trail shoes, and a new jacket would be good too. Sounds expensive 🙁
Swam for an hour with the kids earlier, trying to motivate myself to go and ride on wet roads for 45minutes...
Had an absolutely minging ride round Rothiemurchus with some mates. Rarely seen it quite so muddy. Got to the stage it was just funny. Stopped off at the Pine Marten for a couple of beers and hot snackage before heading back down to Aviemore just as lights were needed. Most folk we might while riding were locals and all seemed happy that the trails were relatively quiet.
5 days to go!
I'm back, beer o'clock 🙂
You have 5days to comply!
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Just back from a really beautiful night ride. The local trails have dried out nicely and riding quite quickly, clear sky full of stars and a very pretty moon. Not done much night riding on the MTB this winter but a split tyre on the road bike has forced my hand this week and I’m pleased it has!! Not long now people, best of luck for next few days. Now enjoying a nice cold beer basking in the glory.
Fail on Saturday🙁!Struggling with energy and motivation last week.Will try and do some weights tomorrow.
Dried out trails, beer and snackage are not things I've known for a while now (on the bike)!
Walked with the family yesterday, wasn't far but it was over 30mins. Struggling with energy, bit under the weather, but wondering whether to boost up for the last few days. Going to run today, that might determine the next few days depending how I feel afterwards.
C'mon folks. Only 5 days to go. Let's count them in together!
5.....
Cheated a bit yesterday, just a stroll round Arnside with the fam. Up the fell behind our house this morning, with the kids, it's bastard steep so that counts and hopefully a road spin this afternoon. On the final straight folks!
Had a slow 5k run with the dog this morning. Don’t think she was enjoying it as I was nearly dragging her!
Because I mistakingly started on the 14th September today is day 97 but I think I’m just going until Xmas eve anyway. Planning a big xc run Tuesday, will hopefully ride Wednesday despite the slop. Then just something to plan for Monday and Xmas eve
Not managed to get out much recently so mostly been jumping about the kitchen or on the turbo. Planning to go out with a bang on the last day by doing a half marathon.
Riding with my wife this morning, got very wet and the next few days look equally damp - so no nice easy wind down, character building to the end!
Yeh,just did an hours outdoor weight training.I forgot to wear a hat and really paid for it.Still,I managed a good hour.
Good road ride this morning with mates, 85km which is one of the shorter routes we do. Chilly, but dry and no wind so no complaints here 🙂
4 days to go!
4.....
Ended up doing my half marathon today instead of the last day as the Christmas timetable’s a bit hectic! Managed it in 1:52:17, knocking 7 minutes of my first attempt. Currently lying on the sofa and don’t think I’ll move again tonight, and I forgot to lube my nips which ended up bleeding! Won’t forget that in a hurry!
3 more to go!
Out for a bivvy last night, and back again this morning.
Struggling with COVID recovery, but I have managed at least 30 mins of (slow) walking since 11th December. So obviously not ideal, but with you in spirit at least for the last few days.
Aye, hope you're recovery speeds up, mate of mine had it recently and was wiped out for a couple of weeks after but is getting back to full fettle now.
Just circuits again tonight but joined by my eldest (9) so that made it more fun, he's said we should do it a couple of times a week so that's fresh motivation for the new year!
Nice picture scotroutes.I hope you get well soon ahsat.What is covid like?A bad cold or something worse?I just managed a 30 minute walk today...cycling tomorrow.
My GtG plan today was mountain climbers and more mountain climbers. Got bored by lunchtime so, after a wee ride, I put on my Ido Portal head. Good fun. I wish I was younger - he has so much good stuff that is our of reach for me now <sigh>
9)Even if you take part in this challenge,having a chocolate and biscuits weakness,will still result in you being a chunky monkey.
Thanks all. Reminding myself the better moments are out weighing the bad moments. Need to shake off the fatigue and random aches and nerve issues. Physio apt tomorrow. So lots more rest and gentle walks for now. Will keep watching this thread right to Friday. Keep going all.
Missed from the 17th to the 20th. One of those major life events - a positive one, but boxes everywhere, disorganized, chaos. Still much to do, some needs tradespeople.
Still working however, commuting... to work from home. Last night and this morning, but commutes don't count ha!
Went for 4 mile run yesterday, enjoyed, was hoping to have upped my distance, but haven't been out to run as much as hoped, but happy that I can just go out and do a 4 mile run, wasn't possible at the start of lockdown#1.
Greasing the groove today, hang for 10s then 3 pull ups. So far today done 45. Will probably go for stroll in a minute after sarnie...
Went for a run on Sunday, 4.5 miles on slippery trails. Was quite gubbed yesterday morning, but a mate was heading out for a ride so went with him for longer than expected round the Pentlands. Amazingly feel OK today (9 hours sleep helped). Today I'll struggle - strolled at lunch but not far enough. Have neighbours coming over for garden drinks tonight so might have to go for a tipsy stroll afterwards. Thinking a family walk and yoga tomorrow and see what I can get out for on Thursday for a final flourish.
Feeling stronger and healthier than ever at this time of year. Go this challenge!
Great run with a mate this morning - it was foggy at the start, but 5 minutes in he was cursing having left his sunglasses in the car... I hadn't 😎 Kept climbing and the view of the sea of clouds below us was fantastic:
Another 20km in the bank, and only two days to go 🙂
So what are everyone’s plans for the last day? I expect it will depend on the weather for me but options are sliding around in the mud on mtb, battling the wind on the road, long walk or chilled out yoga session. The road bike is edging it at the moment ...
So what are everyone’s plans for the last day?
Is the last day Xmas Eve or Xmas day?
If it's the former it'll be an 10 mile run in the mud around the local area. Loads of nice trails round there, and it'll be followed by hot pork sarnies and freshly delivered beer.
If it's Xmas day it'll be one of my favourite runs of the year, 5 or miles around the estates and parks where you get to see loads of kids out on their brand new scooters and bikes. It's bloody lovely, and I may even wear my Christmas antlers.
Day 100 is 24th.
Not sure what I'll be up to yet.
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My annual skiving day off work and fell walk day today. Had a mooch over Wetherlam. Was going to go down via swirl how and the old man but the weather came in a bit so dropped off the tops. Glad I did as the ankle wasn't keen on down despite not being bothered by up at all. Descent of the south of Wetherlam is much gentler than off the old man so it might have been a struggle. Still, that freed up a bit of time to get Mrs S some PJ's for Xmas.
Xmas Eve should be a ride in to work then, after we've been dismissed at 12, a whistle stop tour of the Furness peninsular doing the xmas card drop off run round the relatives.
I've coasted a little these past couple of weeks. I'm up to 8 missed days in total. I picked up a slight injury, so let that recover a bit. My last day is going to be the start of the Festive 500.
New tyres arrived so out on the road bike this afternoon. Checked my Garmin and since 16th September I’ve ridden 67 times. I have to be pleased with that considering I had two weeks when I didn’t ride at all. The plan for Thursday is to ride the Peddars Way and then home from the coast. I’m hoping to get it done in the daylight so will be a race against the sun!
7k run today after walks on Sunday and Monday. Still trying the decide whether to try a big (for me) run on Christmas Eve or a nice bike ride.
2 days...
well, I'm still going...I started a day late so will do something on Christmas day..either turbo or run. I've done something everyday, the least being about a 2km walk....otherwise lots of windsurfing, biking, a bit of running, weights/core work, or brisk walks.
very much enjoyed it, and glad I opened the thread 4 months ago!
4 months. It's a hell of a long time!
Mountain biking is my one true love so I always finish with that. This year I'm working up in Perthshire on the day so if the weather is good I'll finish with a munro.
Pretty jealous of the photos of Wetherlam, even if it isn't a great mountain to ride bikes on!
My records suggest I'm on day 93!😆So I'll have to continue through to next week.Some support would be nice.
Anyway did an hour or so on my bike today.Tees riverside was somewhat bracing.At least the seals seemed happy.
.Some support would be nice.
My intention is to try and ride every day of the holidays. Planning on mixing it up and getting the kids out for some vit D. Obviously weather dependant but if it continues to be so mild and still it would be rude not to! Keep a positive mind set and carrying on into next week is doable. Getting this far is a great achievement especially this year.
Training tomorrow so that's easy. In Spain Christmas Eve is bigger that Christmas Day itself, and as my MiL is here I'll have to keep it short and sweet - so I'm guessing it'll be a quick 6km run before I start cooking.