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Yesterday walking about with the big coat on during the rain and wind.
Made it to the bouldering wall and blundered about in there for an hour or so.
Good to hear what everyone else is getting up to.
D6
Just a gentle walk. Got me outside though
Day 6 done. An hour in the gym lifting weights. Might squeeze a walk in with the other half this evening too.
Went for a run on Monday. Come Tue morning my plantar fasciitis had massively flared up. Hobbling around like an old man. So was only a dog walk yesterday, but hoping to go out for a ride later today after work. Oh and after I've replaced the rear brake pads on the car.
Why are runners constantly injured and/or in pain?I guess, running on pavement and road just damages your joints.Give it up,have a go at a sport called cycling!😄
Day 6 Walk in Glencoe, plus 20 min Tai Chi
Day 5 Tai Chi plus an hour on the road bike
Day 4 30 minutes swimming pool and Tai Chi
Seems like the Tai chi has become my default exercise so I'll shut up about it
Day 4 35 min 4mile run, beginning to hurt now.
Medicinal whisky tonight.
Stick in everyone.💪
6/100
Struggling today as I've got some manflu thing going on. A couple of hour long walk with the hound and that's my lot for today, it's wiped me out!
Hopefully back on it properly tomorrow.
45 min run. still fat, I want results people!
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45 min run. still fat, I want results people!
Me too. Though the pizza followed by raspberry and apple crumble I've just had probably hasn't helped.
Just over an hour on the road after work which could well become the default setting for this challenge. It’s not too much effort to get out and I’ve never regretted a bike ride!
I’ve still got a nagging pain in my right hip so I’m not running until it’s sorted itself out.
Yeah, i’m coming to the same conclusion about the bacon and hash brown bun and mountain of biscuits I got through at work today:/
...but I had a banana for FIRST breakfast....🤷♂️
Day six all done with a run around the hill.
I am liking the idea of multiple breakfasts. I am going to include this in my weekend regime.
Early evening stroll around Burbage
It's been bike turbo or run up to today. So it was a couple of online core focused work outs. Mrs 100th has generously shared her cold so that's fun.
Day 6 - 40min walk at lunchtime. Nothing hugely special, but extended a regular route slightly for a little bit extra distance.
Rowing machine tonight. 7km in 30 mins @ 38 stroke per minute or something. Fairly low setting as I haven't used it for probably 2 years!! Sweaty and blowing a bit so must be doing something!
Another day another walk, 20000 steps today. Trying hard not to eat rubbish but might need some toast now. Bike ride is the plan for tomorrow night.
Day #6 - another swim, 2.6 km in 56 minutes, bloody slow as I was still knackered from swimming yesterday.
bodyweight yesterday
then night ride tonight only lasted an hour or so
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We'd planned a swim off Ben's Beach at Morar today but it was properly wild.
Sort of made up for it (not really) with one and a half hour in the gym this evening - turbo, weights and yoga.
No classic scenery today so here's a photo of my gym.
A day of two exercises today!
First was a walk along the local beach for 90 mins, following one of my little electric trucks around:
I thought that was all I would have time and inclination for as I've been stuck indoors all day on a training course on Zoom, definitely having my full of screen time but when I got back I had an urge to do what I originally planned for today. A Zwift session!
Either I'm getting into the swing of this or I'm going to hard too soon!
Day #7 - turbo before work, 29 km in 55 minutes and 45 minutes of walking. Done
Day 7 was a 10k easy run along the river. Timing from the church clock, so no stress to keep up pace from a sports watch. A pleasantly surprising hour and six or seven minutes. Saw mallards, swans, special ducks, a heron and a blue flash that might have been a kingfisher.
Day 7 is a ride round the Cafall trail at Cwmcarn, only the short loop though. Thought it would be quiet early on a Friday but there was already quite a few cars in the car park. Bumped into a group of guys from Kent (judging by the places they were talking about) who were loud and very sweary, could hear them round most of the lap thanks to the acoustics of the valley! Also managed to ride through a what I think was a GMBN filming session just before the Pedalhounds junction, certainly a lot of GMBN jerseys in the group (who were completely blocking the trail) and I think I saw Neil Donoghue in the group. The camera crew a bit further down were a bit bemused to see me appear and mince down the trail 😁
Which reminds me I should report the multiple trees and branches down round the trail to NRW, got to find out how to do that not there's no specific MTB Ranger.
A couple of hours of yer actual off road bicycling! Writing cheques my skillset can't cash and falling off on DH trails crafted by the local yoof. Grow up you daft old git!
It wasn't quick and it wasn't pretty but it was fun. And apparently I climbed 554m and expended over 1000 calories so happy with that 🙂👍
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7/100
2h walk with the hound first thing while it was nice and sunny.
8km wet, muddy, slippery & hilly run in the pouring rain this afternoon. The shoes will take a while to dry but it was blooming enjoyable!
A ride to the supermarket, 6 miles each way will do me for today.
A whole week, well done everyone!
A whole week, well done everyone!
Seconded. Respect to everyone who dragged themselves out when they really didn't fancy it, or juggled their busy schedules to squeeze a session in 👍
6 mile walk today before the rain set in, last nights walk in the dark and wind, having to wear a big coat was a very depressing reminder that summer is over
Day 7.
Ran an intervals session with Mrs S this morning. She's still rebuilding her fitness after cancer/chemo so these work well. I sprint back and forth and she does her steady pace. Forgot to get photos though so headed off up to Ryvoan on the gravel bike.
The heavens opened on my return and I got back very, very wet and cold. As above, a reminder that Summer has passed!
so headed off up to Ryvoan
And so peace may descend upon the earth once more 🧘 hope you've warmed up @scotroutes 😁
I've struggled this week due to work, but, I have had 5 walks I wouldn't have had otherwise so that's OK.
5k run tonight, not my best, but not my worst either.
Think we're going away in the van tomorrow, maybe Lakes, no bikes though. Hopefully get a couple of half decent hikes in.
D7
Feeling a bit grot and in a funk (not the good kind) so another gentle and little walk. With the husband though so all good
Late home from work yesterday so just fitted in a 45 ride then had PT today so got a good session in. Going well so far!
Another Zwift interval session 30 mins hard labour.😅
Facefull of cold. Managed a 50:50 walk run of 6.5km with dogs. Actually averaged 7min30s/km with 200m of ascent so an ok dog walk
Another home work out, feel I need to step it up a bit to match others on here
Day 7 - took a detour on the commute home, so got an extra hour in on quiet lanes and paths. Even managed to dodge a few downpours, just lots of surface water.
Legs felt really tired, which makes sense given that it's the end of a week with plenty of activity for once!
On to the next week it is.
@rockbus - very much depends on your starting point. I think most of us are just trying to do a wee bit over-and-above our normal routine. Don't feel forced into pushing too much too early. It's not a sprint.
30 min Zwift last night and a 30 min bike commute today. Zwift was on the Elite powered rollers which made for entertainment. Power was 40W over my Assioma so I am a Zwift racing god (maybe) 🤣
@rockbus - active recovery still counts. Your body will tell you when you need an easy day, it’s unlikely anyone can be expected to go flat out for 100 days!
30 minutes stretching or using a foam roller, or a 30 minute stroll around the block. It’s all good!
This challenge is definitely more a marathon than a sprint and the real challenge starts when the nights draw in and the weather turns.
6. Went for 45 min walk to the gym and joined up!
7. 30 min walk then a 40 min gym sesh!
@bonni - good going if you've already cut the walk time to the gym by 33%!!
Finished touring week today with a 35m ride home from the Train. Have to start making things up tomorrow.
Was lured into dinner when I got home which combined with the rain scuppered my bike ride. Still went out for a walk which I wouldn't have done if not for this. Walked past the local leisure centre to check on yoga classes, there's one on Sunday mornings which might suit, been meaning to do Yoga for years. If this gets me into Yoga and I can make it a regular thing then it'll have been worth it for that.
@scotroutes - well spotted! Yes, I managed to reduce my time drooling in the takeaway window to 20 mins. Progress!
4th ever Park Run completed today and second one of my 'local'ones. Rising Sun Country Park. Very nice too 😁. Might go for a walk later too...or might just watch rugby and drink wine...don't wish to peak too soon 🤔
Slight spanner in the works. I took a daft zero speed tumble on the bike yesterday. Fell awkwardly down a slope and managed to get the bike wrapped around my leg! It was a bit sore, but thought nothing of it and carried on round with no real issues. Last night my knee started to really hurt and kept me awake until I took some painkillers. This is the knee I had ACL reconstruction surgery on 10 months ago!
Pretty sure I haven't bust my ACL again as my knee is still stable, it's just swollen and sore. I went for a very slow walk this morning and that eased it off a bit and was 40 mins - so I'm still in!
It's going to clip my wings a bit for at least a couple of weeks I think, but I'm determined to carry on. More upper body in the gym or single leg stuff on the good side for a while. Maybe some swimming too.
Take it steady, but total respect for pushing on 👏
blokeuptheroad - everyone says swimming.... i reckon that sounds better than single leg stuff, which may exacerbate an imbalance but IANAPhysio
Week 1
mix of running (first run in months, maybe years...... suffered for that for 2 days)
swimming (gps managed to clock me at 97yds over 32mins! i know it was rough but even so)
and bike rides.
Went on holiday with friends D2-D7 so quite impressed i managed to eek out the time.
D8 - somewhere between catching up sleep, shopping and catching up with family, im keen to get a proper ride in..... lets see how the day pans out tho
2 hour road bike ride today, tougher than it should’ve been!
Oh bugger, I read the thread title as 10 days. I was doing really well on that too.
Todays big plan was a longer run - 18km or thereabouts - but I woke up with tired legs and just couldn't face it.
I had a wee wander up to Loch Vaa this afternoon, taking the drone. Water level is veery low at the moment so it was a good opportunity to scout out the crannog* which is normally submerged. This one is thought to be only 1,000 or so years old, though it could be on the site of a much older structure.
* artificial island.
Gym and yoga later!!
2 hour dog walk this afternoon, home just as rugby is starting. Now to ruin the hard work with a few ciders from the fridge.
I must admit that the momentum and wanting to stay committed to this has seen me doing a longer dog walk after work some days.
Its tempting to go mad as i feel better than i have in ages, but there is still a long way to go.
Well done all for doing the first week in style.
Day 6 and another Zwift interval session. Currently demolishing beer and curry, ying and yang.😬😅
Day 8 (week 2 already!): 45 mins Zwift; total sweatfest. Gentle walk to the shops the long way as a warm down.
No way I'd normally have done that today after a hectic week at work, so that's something.
Day #8 - turbo 26.6 km in 50 minutes.
I’d planned to go swimming, but overslept so missed the early doors lanes session, thought I’d go whilst my daughter was at rowing at midday - mistake bloody pool was full of kids and the lanes all had some very slow swimmers and some plonkers walking up and down ffs.
I left as there was no way I was going to be able to plough up and down, returned home and very nearly sacked today off 100%. Checked the time and did 50 mins on the turbo instead.
I’m not a fan of doing the same activity on consecutive days, but have to keep going - as that’s what the thread / challenge is about.
30 min full body workout at the gym today followed by stretching.
@rockbus I've toned down what I usually do so instead of a 60 min class I'm just doing half, instead of a long ride I'll keep it shorter. I usually try to exercise 3 to 4 times a week and there's no way I could keep going for 100 days without starting a bit steadier as I usually really need my rest days!
Just walks the last two days, will up the ante tomorrow
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Kirkby moor wind farm this afternoon
8. Had a pretty active day with domestic chores, but still got in a decent 5 kn walk and some yoga/stretches.
Due to go on a big(ish) ride tomorrow and the weather looks crap. So spent an hour popping the mudguards on the hardtail, popping on some wet lube, then a fun game of find the lights and waterproofs before a quick spin out to this evening to check it's all working.
Very nearly had a fail today, got so caught up in doing other stuff that I didn't remember I hadn't done anything to qualify until 23:30! A quick Pace Partner ride on Zwift has saved the day (it's pissing it down outside otherwise I'd have gone for a walk).
Seeing as it started on Day 8 I'll count it.
8/100
Return of the man flu. Felt like death all day and nearly ended up bailing on the challenge.
Went to collect a takeaway for dinner but they were rushed off their feet so instead of sitting in the car to wait I dragged myself around the town for a half hour walk!
The curry was well worth the wait.
I’ve decided to not too hung on this as I have in a previous year. Not logging to Strava etc as I know I’ve got a lot going on at the moment, and I don’t need the mental pressure. However it has been a good background motivation to move more as July and August were pretty lacking. So far I’ve done:
Day 1: Took my Dad out on his new e-Mtb
Day 2: walk with my Mum
Day 3: walk with p20 after work - not sure if this was really half an hour of walking but he’s got long covid so it’s about being outside together
Day 4: weights session and walk with p20
Day 5: swim and walk with p20
Day 6: cycle to work (my default is the train so an hours cycle counts for me)
Day 7: weights again
Day 8: local mtb ride (was feeling the fatigue)
Day 9: longer walk with p20 (hopefully).
As asaht, I'm not logging everything this year, just rides. I have a lot of life stuff swirling round at the moment, some stressful, some joyous.
I had to count a dog walk for Friday, but was an extra one for my four legged friend.
Late bike ride again last night, swimming this morning.