Nice one! Never done a multi day trip before :).
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Nice one! Never done a multi day trip before :).
On Sunday I ran leg 4 of this 5-person relay:
http://www.grizzlyevents.ca/Grizzly_Canmore.php
Toughest 7km I've done; 273m elevation gain to an altitude of over 1,500m. Temperature of 3 deg. C with a bit of snow in the higher elevations. Lot's of fun though. I think our team placed 53d out of 189 teams (still waiting for the official times to be posted).
Sounds both fun and slightly brutal Schmenke. Those types of races are usually as much the mental as the physical, but seem very interesting.
I've been slacking badly this month and barely got on the bike. I have to make some time and give myself a kick in the butt. :angryfire
I have been seriously slacking as well, just hate (hate!) going out when it's cold never mind going out on the bike :s Still been doing quite a lot of tennis so just need to spend a bit more time in the gym, would like to go for a swim before work but I just can't get up in the morning early enough as it is :(
Same here. My motivation has taken a big knock for reasons I won't go into and I can't be bothered most days. Cold weather doesn't bother me, got a good base layer which helps a lot. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
Same same. My motivation is well down at the moment. Partly health reasons and partly due to the weather.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain
Cold weather is the best time. No sweat, a nice warm wool sweater, and far fewer people out on the trails.
We had a lot of rain for a week or so, but it's not cold at all yet. For the most part I was just being lazy and lacking motivation. I finally broke that string lately when I decided I would ride in crappy weather. To my surprise the light rain stopped as I started my ride.
Might go knock out another 15 or so today. I always feel better if I get a ride in.
I agree. It's quite enjoyable running right now. Mind you, it's not yet -15 and snowing :sQuote:
Originally Posted by Gregor-y
I've petty much skipped cycling too. Only one commute this week, I did put on new reflector tapes into rims, so I guess it's related to working out. :)
Well as it was a bit milder on Saturday I decided that despite the forecast rain I would head out to another mountain bike orienteering event about an hours drive away. After not being on the bike for a few weeks at least, I did struggle more than usual (which is a lot!) but managed to get caked in mud so pretty much stuck to roads after that. Was still last though, just need to get fitter. Was also nearly 8 minutes late to the finish but picked up 25 points on the way which made up for the 11 point penalty.
Definitely no more cycling until at least the springtime. Tennis, swimming and other indoor stuff will take over!
It's not that bad out. It just seems like that at the moment because it's been grey and dark every day.
Managed to get out over the weekend and managed to lift the black cloud from over my head so felt a lot better for it. Been out this morning too planned for 15 miles but felt good so added on another 10.
But it is frustrating at this time of year when weekend is the only time to get out. If you miss one weekend it can really set you back.
I headed out today to do 15-20 on the fat tire mountain bike.
Did 43 instead. :D
Ran a personal best of 49:17 in a 10km event on Saturday. Fortunately the weather was ideal for this time of the year. Sunny and about 12 deg.C.
On Sunday the snow was blowing sideways :p: .
Nice to see you keep running :spin: . Good job. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by schmenke
Winter scares the hell out of me. I'm determined to keep running during the winter too but it's going to be tough. I dream of warmer places right now. :angryfire
I really need to get into doing some running. Don't have any time through the week but have an hour for lunch, so running is going to be the best way to keep some fitness up without having to faff on bringing a bike to work etc. I just wish I liked it a bit more, I'm hoping if I keep at it I might hate it a bit less :(.
I think if I can do an hour 2 or 3 times during the week and my usual bike ride on Sunday morning that should see me right.
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Originally Posted by Mark
It gets better :p. I didn't like it at first either. it took me sometime to build some resistance but now I see it more like a relaxation activity :D.
Yeah I think it's the impacts etc as my body just doesn't like it, hopefully if I keep at it I can get past that point, certainly when cycling I have no issue putting in so much effort I can't see straight and then click up a gear and go harder; and yet with running any more than about 2 minutes my body is screaming at me to stop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Ben
Ditto. I'm afraid of degrading into a state of hibernation :D . So, I'm looking to sign up for at least one organised event per month to keep me motivated to have something to train for :mark: .Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Ben
The bicycle will get little use during the winter months. We already have snow on our streets and pathways, let alone the offroad tracks in the woods :( .
With running I think the worst thing that you can do is do too much too soon. Start off with a few light runs and ease your way into it to avoid any stress-related injuries (speaking from experience :erm: ). Even if you feel o.k. duing the run, you might feel the pain the next day :p: .Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Depending on your weight you may also need new knees in fifteen to twenty years.Quote:
Originally Posted by schmenke
i don't know about that. i've lost like 10 kg in 4 months of serious running. weight shouldn't be a problem for long if you take your running seriously, right? :p
Well done boet :) Like I said before, soon we will be calling you Little Ben :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Big Ben
A bit of advice with regards to running. A lot of people are mistaken when they think the further or longer they run the more weight they will lose. In fact, a shorter more intense run will not only burn more fat, but build your body strength better too. Just a friendly tip :)Quote:
Originally Posted by schmenke
Weight loss isn't what I'm after - although it would be nice. It's improving my CV fitness in order to help my cycling.
Some people, like me, just prefer running longer rather than faster. And being an activity I enjoy I don't mind it takes more time.
Anyway, I'm kind of annoyed by the daylight saving time. Why do we save daylight when we have so little? Now by the time I start running it's already pretty dark and by the time I finish I barely see anything. I guess I just have to put my headlamp to some good use from now on.
I have the same issue here. I usually run after work, and this time of year it’s starting to get dark early, even without the time change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Ben
My main worry is being seen by motorists and cyclists. The limited reflective strips on my running gear don’t instill much confidence so I recently picked up one of these that I’ve started wearing around my arm. Seems to work fine, although it’s a bit awkward to get on.
http://www.mec.ca/product/5008-385/plan ... ed%2Blight
My dad started doing a bit of running a couple of years ago, he regularly does park runs at weekends and the odd 5k/10k. He has lost a lot of weight but probably mostly down to counting the calories. As I only see him every couple of months it's still a surprise for me when I see him, if you didn't know then you'd think there was something wrong with him!
Would love to be able to run more, but don't particularly enjoy it and as with other exercise I suffer from a severe lack of stamina. I did watch a triathlon on tv the other week and thought it would be fun to do - then realised that I'm not a particularly good swimmer (and I HATE cold water), pretty slow on a bike, and don't like the running! :p:
Spent last weekend tidying up my garage and moving all the bike stuff out of the road, just need to give the bike itself a good clean before leaving it for the winter. Luckily I did this and put the car inside when the next day I found two tiles smashed on my driveway where it's usually parked :/
Played a bit more tennis recently, getting better and more confident and doing better shots. Still a lot of bits of technique I need to work on but will come with time I hope :up:
You aren't slow on a bike, your bike is just slow on the road, big difference. We should go to Hamsterley Forest or somewhere where I can rent a mountain bike. Of course if it's too cold for you ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
I've run over 120kms in October. I think that's the most all year :) . Now... hibernation awaits :D .
No! If you rest you rust! Keep at it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by schmenke
I've walked 110miles (177km) in October, a new record, exactly the same distance cycling 110 miles!
Mark, I am definitely slow ;) Still need to see about maybe getting a road bike next year, been thinking about it quite a lot. Not been to Hamsterley much, I was down in Dalby a month or so ago and absolutely loved it, think I will get a forest pass for there next year and head down more often, probably the most enjoyable ride of my bike I've had and most importantly not too difficult!! If you fancy heading down sometime that'd be cool, but I definitely won't be on the bike until it warms up - need to give it a proper wash and polish this weekend, rallying the next weekend and then I am off to Kenya where there will be a severe lack of exercise :bounce:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Was on the exercise bikes in the gym a few times this week (nice and warm inside) and found it extremely hard work, only did about 5 miles each time but was totally dead with sweat dripping all over the floor :\
123km for myself... very far from the 199 done in August. And there were 158 in September. I must stop this trend. :angryfire
Aha! You totally should! Massive difference in road vs MTB, and everyone should have both anyway! Just ask me because I know quite a bit about different road bikes etc now :D If you need inspiration to get road biking check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZmJtYaUTa0Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
Nice! Haven't been there before but definitely up for giving it a go :DQuote:
Not been to Hamsterley much, I was down in Dalby a month or so ago and absolutely loved it, think I will get a forest pass for there next year and head down more often, probably the most enjoyable ride of my bike I've had and most importantly not too difficult!! If you fancy heading down sometime that'd be cool, but I definitely won't be on the bike until it warms up - need to give it a proper wash and polish this weekend
You're always in Africa you!Quote:
, rallying the next weekend and then I am off to Kenya where there will be a severe lack of exercise :bounce:
They are hard work! That's the point of them! Most gyms are far too hot. Excercise bikes should have built in massive fans really.Quote:
Was on the exercise bikes in the gym a few times this week (nice and warm inside) and found it extremely hard work, only did about 5 miles each time but was totally dead with sweat dripping all over the floor :\
I've slacked off this month. About 210 miles on the bike, and 14-15 walking.
But all the bike miles remain on the BOMB (Beat Old Mountain Bike). Maybe I should use a conversion factor to road bike miles, kinda like dog years? :D
Or a golf handicap.Quote:
Originally Posted by airshifter
Endomondo indicates 635 miles for October. Only half of it is my commute, though:
http://imageshack.us/a/img20/7472/wpqf.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img13/9867/xnte.jpg
May I mention again how much I truly hate the image size requirements that are geared for resolution and bandwidth concerns that are over twenty years old?
Great photo. I wish I had something that interesting to ride to locally. We do have some nice areas, but the roads here are taking your life in your own hands. Though I'd cover more distance and see more on a road bike, I think I'll stay off of most of the roads around here. It simply isn't worth it.
But really as long as I get the exercise I don't mind the distance factor. As it is now we have several areas I can bike to and do a little exploration on the trails and such that wouldn't be suitable for a road bike. I might be able to get away with a not too skinny semi road tire, but slicks are out of the question unless I want to stay to the roads.
72km in 6 consecutive, out of which 4 were work days.. and a long run of 20km... so yeah, in your face stupid autumn! :p
Getting cold and icy here. But yesterday I still managed to go out and do my longest ever ride from home - 66 miles, 11 miles further than I'd been from home before. And only 2 miles shorter than my longest ever ride :D
I'd really like to work up to doing a century ride, but daylight is against me this time of year, yesterday it was only just getting light when I set out, and it was starting to get dark again when I was getting back.