Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[RWright]

Was supposed to be windy this morning but it isn't much more than a strong breeze. Anyway, decided to give it a miss and just take the dog. Did a mix of walking and jogging so still got a good workout. My hands even got nicely warm even without gloves on which is unusual for me. I used to enjoy running in my late thirties and it is much tougher now but wouldn't mind getting back into it. I have enough trainers, tracksters, t-shirts, etc to last me for years so it would be a much cheaper sport. Want to cycle too though so not sure what sort of mixture would be best. I don't find they particularly complement each other.

During the winter I think if I get in an hour a day of riding or walking or a combination of both then I am doing fine. I would like to run but my knee just will not allow me to do much distance. Even if I do too much walking, or even standing on a hard surface for long periods, I get knee pain, even more likely in cool weather. I still like to walk and do brief sprints while I do it. I feel it helps use muscles that don't get used as much while cycling and helps keep them a little more toned. I don't know what mixture would be best. If you are not training for anything I would say the best mixture would be the one you enjoy doing the most, that could even vary by season I guess. For me walking and riding are about the same but I do enjoy riding more, it is just getting out the door into the cold that is the hard part.

 

[GreigM]

Had 2 days off, think it was all those mountains I went up on Monday (I reserve the right to claim they are mountains) legs felt a bit sore so giving them a rest but hopefully will be out tomorrow weather permitting.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Did a new workout class this evening, VR Spin. Unfortunately I was the only one there, so I was in a room on my own, on a spin bike that I've never been on before, with a DVD running on a screen. Was ok I suppose, but would prefer it with other folks in the room. Maybe I should just try ordinary spin to see how it compares. If I try it again I'll have to wear different sock/shoe combination as it was pretty uncomfortable. Still, better than sitting on my ass on the sofa.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Did a new workout class this evening, VR Spin. Unfortunately I was the only one there, so I was in a room on my own, on a spin bike that I've never been on before, with a DVD running on a screen. Was ok I suppose, but would prefer it with other folks in the room. Maybe I should just try ordinary spin to see how it compares. If I try it again I'll have to wear different sock/shoe combination as it was pretty uncomfortable. Still, better than sitting on my ass on the sofa.

I like the 0.0 miles on Strava for it

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I like the 0.0 miles on Strava for it

The Garmin spent the whole session searching for satellites so I didn't really get any useful data. I'll have to see whether I need to alter something for keeping still

 

[Exile]

Got out for a ride today despite still being full of a cold. Decided to pop to the city centre and have a coffee with the OH during his lunch break. Was a 9 mile route, and I was nearly dead about 7 miles in. Amazing how much harder having a very minor illness made things (I'm sure the headwind on the outward leg didn't help much, but neither did the tailwind on the return!). Did nab a pair of PR's on Strava for my troubles though, so there's a bonus.

Will probably take tomorrow off and do naff all and hopefully I'll be better by the weekend. I'd like to be, as we've some nice weather forecast and at this time of year I want to spend as much time riding in the dry as I can!

 

[Stonechat]

Went to hospital to see Dad and a doc, social worker promised to come. So late and so long-winded I lost the chance of extended ride, and got home in the half light with no lights on
And she tried to dissuade me from existing plans. Grr
Here was the ride
http://www.strava.com/activities/95064207

 

[puffinbilly]

Still around and getting out for 20 miles or so most days - just work gets in the way....always a busy time for me (financial year end) OH still thinks I'm working as Santa. I'm finding the cycling addictive and try to get out most days.
Good to see that people are still getting out - I've loved a couple of evening rides where it's being cold still and clear skies - magical and there's hardly anyone about.

I seem to be slowing - think probably the wind rather than the cold.
Massive respect to @Supersuperleeds - 43 miles to work - I wouldn't be fit for anything for a couple of hours after that.

One other mention - to the Cumbrian Tourist Board aka @SpokeyDokey - been across to Conisto/Broughton the last three weekends and the weather has been pretty good - as they say - you get different weather in every valley.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

The Garmin spent the whole session searching for satellites so I didn't really get any useful data. I'll have to see whether I need to alter something for keeping still

There is an option to turn the gps off, but you need the spd/cad sensor to record the distance.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Still around and getting out for 20 miles or so most days - just work gets in the way....always a busy time for me (financial year end) OH still thinks I'm working as Santa. I'm finding the cycling addictive and try to get out most days.
Good to see that people are still getting out - I've loved a couple of evening rides where it's being cold still and clear skies - magical and there's hardly anyone about.

I seem to be slowing - think probably the wind rather than the cold.
Massive respect to @Supersuperleeds - 43 miles to work - I wouldn't be fit for anything for a couple of hours after that.

One other mention - to the Cumbrian Tourist Board aka @SpokeyDokey - been across to Conisto/Broughton the last three weekends and the weather has been pretty good - as they say - you get different weather in every valley.

Everyone slows this time of year, keep going and you will feel the benefit come spring.

When I first started getting serious about the mileage I was constantly tired I would get home from work, eat my tea and fall asleep. I'm also lucky that it is pretty flat around here, I think, even now, if I did 40 miles around somewhere like Cumbria, then I would have to have a week off work to recover.

 

[Mo1959]

Everyone slows this time of year, keep going and you will feel the benefit come spring.

When I first started getting serious about the mileage I was constantly tired I would get home from work, eat my tea and fall asleep. I'm also lucky that it is pretty flat around here, I think, even now, if I did 40 miles around somewhere like Cumbria, then I would have to have a week off work to recover.

I wish it had that effect on me! This getting older seems to mean you need next to no sleep. Suppose it has its advantages come the summer when I can get up at Mo Time though.

Managed 24 miles this morning but I am struggling a bit too. Combination of the weather and the small fact of putting on around 5 lbs.....must get myself in hand because the weight definitely makes a difference.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I wish it had that effect on me! This getting older seems to mean you need next to no sleep. Suppose it has its advantages come the summer when I can get up at Mo Time though.

Managed 24 miles this morning but I am struggling a bit too. Combination of the weather and the small fact of putting on around 5 lbs.....must get myself in hand because the weight definitely makes a difference.

Maybe you should put some effort into your rides then

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

There is an option to turn the gps off, but you need the spd/cad sensor to record the distance.

Not too worried about perceived distance, just need to turn gps off if I'm doing that again. Back onto my own bike and the roads today when it's light enough!!

 

[Jason.T]

Not so much a ride but I'm still awake from a 9 hour stint of a 24 hour spinathon for children in need, it started at 8.30 am yesterday morning until 8.30 this morning, some of the guys are doing the full 24 hours, I would of liked to do it but I done a 12 hour night shift on Thursday night and would of meant me having no sleep for from Thursday afternoon until tonight as I need to pick my son up at 8am this morning, 3 and a half days with no sleep........think I'll pass on that )

 

[Mo1959]

Not too worried about perceived distance, just need to turn gps off if I'm doing that again. Back onto my own bike and the roads today when it's light enough!!

It's light nearly here now but blowing a gale. Think the only option might be to take the mountain bike and just go round the trail I walk the dog three or four times as it's a bit sheltered amongst the trees. Definitely don't fancy the roads in a strong wind.