The Fitness Thread

[lemonjelly]

Nice going Will! I wonder how Penk is getting on?

 

[machin05]

Nice going Will! I wonder how Penk is getting on?

I know he was back in Penkridge yesterday. Phenomenal effort looking at his Strava activity.

 

[SSB]

Think I'm going to have a trawl through this thread. Thinking of getting into cycling next year.

 

[lemonjelly]

Without getting evangelical SSB, it's worth it!
I started the cycling because my brother wanted to get rid of his (what I now know to be rubbish) bike. I became very aware I was doing absolutely nothing fitness wise.
I cycle about 7 miles a day 5 days a week - to & from work.
At first, I had no stamina. However very quickly this built up, and also noticed that my breathing/recovery improved a hell of a lot.

I know I'm in better shape now, and would like to work out how to do a bit more cycling, perhaps to explore my neighbourhood. Plans are afoot to get an improved bike next year via a salary sacrifice thing.

 

[Penk Wolf]

Well done, Will great speed and you must ecstatic about finishing 33rd.

I'm currently in Bristol with two days left to go, but two tough days.

Yesterday and day 4 from Dumbarton to Lockerbie were extremely tough, but I feel very fortunate that I've been able to do it as the scenery at times has been fantastic. I'd recommend that everyone does a tour of Cairngorns, Loch Ness and Loch Lomond.

Once I've finished I'll post some pictures.

 

[machin05]

Awesome stuff Craig. Looking at the elevations on some of your rides has amazed me mate. Keep going pal!

 

[lemonjelly]

Well done, Will great speed and you must ecstatic about finishing 33rd.

I'm currently in Bristol with two days left to go, but two tough days.

Yesterday and day 4 from Dumbarton to Lockerbie were extremely tough, but I feel very fortunate that I've been able to do it as the scenery at times has been fantastic. I'd recommend that everyone does a tour of Cairngorns, Loch Ness and Loch Lomond.

Once I've finished I'll post some pictures.

Fantastic mate, will look forward to seeing them.

 

[Langers]

My sports watch is fucking ace. Used it for swimming today - I do love a good data attack!

 

[fizzwolf]

The beach walk from Cap Salou to Salou would get you fit - it's around 2.6k and the climbs are steep and frequent. After just a week of it I'm quite looking forward to my 186 steps to my seat on Saturday (assuming I don't have 4 pints of beer swishing around my insides)

 

[Penk Wolf]

We've completed it in the 10 days. I'm going try and write a blog over the next few days and once done I'll copy it onto here. Here's a picture of the start and the end.

 

[Paul]

Well done mate

 

[So Long Architect]

Brilliant. Congratulations.

 

[machin05]

That's all very good, but I spotted this segment time on a ride I did last night....



Boom!

 

[Langers]

That's all very good, but I spotted this segment time on a ride I did last night....

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Boom!

You did that in the car, didn't you?

 

[Penk Wolf]

That's all very good, but I spotted this segment time on a ride I did last night....

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Boom!

Very good, however. (-:

 

[machin05]

Damn it!

 

[SSB]

Well done. Look forward to the blog.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Serious kudos Penk on the ride - to have completed that is a serious committment

 

[PPB]

Very well done, what a fantasic achievement. You should be very proud. Hope you do write that blog,would be well worth a read.

 

[Aikiwolf]

Heading up to Newcastle for the Great North Run today, would like sub-2 hours as a time. Though the 5 hours on the train to watch us against Burton isn't the best pre race prep I've ever done...!