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Gruling day on the bike yesterday, 80 miles off road other than a mountain pass. Got my tan started off too Totals 120 for the bike ,3 for running and 83000 step

900 last april but away for 2 events. 600 Mile target for the bike, 100 for runs should keep me busy.

Cheers jesi. Still im 1000 miles down on this time last year but its been hard going between injuries and family.

Got abit wet and windy at the end of the month here and had a spill on the cross bike :( DNS on my audax due to horizontal rain. Back running again though, no pain from my knee which is good but theyve tarmaced a strech of the canal that i liked :( Hopefully the weather is going to clear and i can get an injury free month…

just got the vivioactive and have a few of the other products

Been off work since wednesday but mostly been doing house work :( Had a nice ride on the trails friday to watch the eclipse, manageing to get air on the jumps again :sunglasses: Picked up the vivoactice so now getting steps (walking 9miles aday????) Got out for my first proper run in over a month only a 5k but consistant…

Nice early trail center ride this morning, feels great being rolling on mud again and ive not lost the skills :smiley: only 8miles though. Ok swim last night had to go to the National center as local had water polo on. Congested lanes made for alot of stop/start lenghts so only 600m Upto 200 on the bike sofar for the month…

Cheers guys, the ride home was great and managed a decent speed even if its in yesterdays kit :). Washed and changed went to pick up my new bike and hit the jumps for an hour on the way home, few bits to alter but its a nice ride. Going for my third shower of the day before i head to the pool. Have to agree with jesi your…

Good to see everyone getting some exercise. Sorry to hear youve had a set back jahmanrv try not to overdo it or it drags out. Jeanie the weather should be clearing soon for you i hope, getting short runs in now? Spring is nearly here or its light when i get out of work and i have the crossbike rebuilt. Had a 20mile ride of…

Im back :sweat_smile: Good to see so many new faces hope you all stick around and find your way to your targets. Just build up gradually Cheers to Jeannie and Jesi for the messages ive been struggling to find motivation lately. Knees still not at 100% but i can get away with short bits on it. Not too sure what to aim for…

Well done guys and girls its been a hard month with the weather. Totals Bike 330 run 3.2 swim 3-3.5 ish

Some of it will just be a case of toughing it out while joints, muscles and ligiments adapt but some of it is down to kit choice. Be it pants that chafe, the arch of a foot or saddle choice your best getting the right one for you. Few extra miles on the commute today as knee is feling alittle better. Lots of PR's for parts…

Steph if its the skin thats sore from friction try to get some twin skin running socks. Not sure whats available over in the US but i have a few pairs here from ron hill. The inner sock is reasonably tight with a second layer over it, this way the fabric rubs against each other. Just commutes here and couple of swims will…

Cheers guys it sucks not being able to do much. Went and got a few different knee supports for as its healing and a pullbouy so i can still go swimming. Totaled 20 miles of very easy cycling without issue. Its ANY side movement thats the problem. The weather is only a touch warmer here its the lack of daylight that catchs…

Well done jeannie, sneaking extra miles in on rest day :) Had an amazing session at the pool and breathing, stroke, kick and positoining have all improved dramaticly. Nice quick blast on the bike then went for the run. Planned an easy paced 10k trail run but about 2k in my knee give out. Made it home and spoke to the…

Just getting ready for a full day out but upto 92 Miles on the bike which has all been commutes :( Just the one run of 3.2 so far and 1.25 swim. Hit 661Last feb so i want atleast 500 for this month in total. Well done to you all getting up and giving it a go. Stay at it

Brick session is for triathalons. Bike your distance then straight into a run with no recovery. Think my heart rate averaged 180 but peaked at 205 when I started the run. Swimming coaching tonight and sunday. Still need to work on breathing both sides and bending my arms when they come over.

First brick session in the gym last night and wishing i had some new knees to swap out this morning. 46.7m Bike, 3.2m Run, 1k Swim So far Keep it moving.

Im in again 500 Miles bike and 50 Running. Just post you updates as we go though the month.

Jan totals 476 Miles on the bike (under target but had reasons) 54 Running miles Well done guys

The swimming is enjoyable so far, Got a coach with me for 2 sessions next week. Might not be asmuch fun while she whistles and tells me off but will get me swimming more efficent. Just need to work out my breathing instead of trying to suck in mouthfuls of water. Taking gulcosimine, condrosin, cod liver oil, iron, omega369…

cycling, get the saddle to the right height and you should be fine

well done to you both, its not been the nicest month. Last night went quiet well and i managed 13.3 miles running. Longest run todate and 2:06 so quiet good timing. Still have all my weights from when i lived in wales but just dont have the room here for them. Hoping to get 1000m in at the pool tonight if my kness stop…

So i went and joined the new gym theyve built on my street. Managed 30x25m (750) of breastroke. Signed up for lessons so i can learn freestyle. Found it quiet enjoyable and was asked to move from the slow to the medium lane which made me smile. Breathing is something i always overthink and work myself into a panic with.…

About 36hrs in jan so far, last year totaled 622hrs moving time on the bike. Might end up as less this year but speeds increased and power. The bit that confuses most is me still smoking but ive never felt its affected my exercise or way of life. One last jaunt with the girls and youve got the third digit

upto 441.2 after an unplanned trip to the ex berofe the ex's adding a few miles in but got my run in as planned bringing me to 37.2. I was never in to sports when i was younger other than hittin the weights. Spent years as a big lad and just found i loved riding

Good going there jesi 5 days to go and nearly there, you adding some extras to it? looks like were all on target with a final push

The number that makes your "age" isnt more than a way to count rotations of the sun. How you feel in your head makes who you are and only you can decide what you want to do. Yeah im abit yonger than you lovely ladies but we share a goal and a passion to meet our targets. Went on my ride found the first half quite windy but…

Dont worry you dont get rid of me easily. Just been feeling a bit :( and not doing much extra. Upto 259.7 on the bike and its set ready for tomorrows 130mile +. Got a short run in earlier but need a long one tuesday latest before the half so upto 31.4 for now. Going to be well off target for the month but its been a hard…

Thanks girls its been a tough one and know ive gone over on the food but will compensate. Hoping to get a long ride in on sunday maybe a run after too if i can manage it. 200k next sunday and need to keep the legs moving ready for my first half aswell but looking like i might be below target.