It's been 2 weeks since I finished Insanity. The first week I kept up the fitness really well by running, cycling and returning to the gym. For last week we have been away on holiday, so there have been a few excesses in the form of BBQ's and dining out. Needless to say I felt I needed a quick fix to the enjoyment of last week, so I decided to hit Insanity again. Incidentally I have only put on 1 kg since I completed Insanity, so I am very pleased about that.
I have decided to do a week of the Month 1 type exercises then a week of Month 2 exercises to ease me back in to it. I have chosen week 2, so that began with Cardio Power & Resistance. Going back to the Month 1 type of exercises you can really see how they are introductory compared to Month 2. I did find bits tough and tiring, but that's to be expected since I've been off it for a fortnight. I worked up a good sweat so that is a good sign. I'll just have to see how the time allowed for it goes because I have a very busy couple of weeks in work coming up.
Whilst I did find the session a little tough, it was good to get Sean back and to hear him screaming, "LETS GO!!!" once again.
Sunday 1 May 2011
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Cycle Home was Tough
Well I did it. I cycled home up the big hill. It took me a bit longer at 39 minutes and I was really slow going up the hill. My quads were burning so much and I was afraid I would pull all the muscles in them again, just like the start of the week. I'll see how they are in the morning before deciding whether to cycle in again.
Cycle to Work
My legs were a little better last night, so thinking about fitness things to do I decided to cycle to work today.
I have never cycled to work before. Mainly because I have to take my son to school every morning, but I'm not that a keen cyclist. It was about 8.5km to get in to work and I did it in 32 minutes (as opposed to 10 minutes in the car). It was good going in because it is downhill at the start that flat all the way. There is a dedicated cycle path in Swansea running parallel to the river. It's a very nice ride and was all the more pleasant with it being a warm sunny morning. We have a shower in work, so it is nice to freshen up ready for the working day.
I have to cycle home this evening with a horrible climb at the end. We'll see how I manage it!
I have never cycled to work before. Mainly because I have to take my son to school every morning, but I'm not that a keen cyclist. It was about 8.5km to get in to work and I did it in 32 minutes (as opposed to 10 minutes in the car). It was good going in because it is downhill at the start that flat all the way. There is a dedicated cycle path in Swansea running parallel to the river. It's a very nice ride and was all the more pleasant with it being a warm sunny morning. We have a shower in work, so it is nice to freshen up ready for the working day.
I have to cycle home this evening with a horrible climb at the end. We'll see how I manage it!
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Legs Still Painful
My legs are still hurting. I did go to the gym last night and did a 20 minute walk on the running machine to try and loosen them up. I then did some weights work on chest and arms.
I am missing Insanity now. I think I'll start it all over again when I return from holidays. There is no point starting now as we are going away next week. I do hope to keep up with some other fitness work this week though.
I am missing Insanity now. I think I'll start it all over again when I return from holidays. There is no point starting now as we are going away next week. I do hope to keep up with some other fitness work this week though.
Monday 18 April 2011
I'm in PAIN
My legs are knackered. My quads in particular.
After my 10km run yesterday, my family and I all went out for the day. We went to a place called Merthyr Mawr which has the highest sand dunes in Wales. We took a sled for the kids to slide down the dunes on. What I didn't realise was just how high the dunes were and what it would do to my legs. Needless to say that when I got up this morning I was in a great deal of pain with very tight quad's.
I'm planning to go to the gym tonight, but I'm not going to be able to do any leg work.
After my 10km run yesterday, my family and I all went out for the day. We went to a place called Merthyr Mawr which has the highest sand dunes in Wales. We took a sled for the kids to slide down the dunes on. What I didn't realise was just how high the dunes were and what it would do to my legs. Needless to say that when I got up this morning I was in a great deal of pain with very tight quad's.
I'm planning to go to the gym tonight, but I'm not going to be able to do any leg work.
Sunday 17 April 2011
Back to Running
I went for my first run today in about 6 weeks. I was a little apprehensive as to how I would perform but I was really pleased how I did.
Normally when I run I tend to hit a point at around 15-18 mins in where I feel tired and want to stop. I push through it and I am fine after 3 minutes and can then carry on. Today however, I did not hit that wall. I felt really good and not tired at all. I planned on doing about 6km, but I felt so good I did a long route and managed just under 10km. It's a beautiful sunny day here in Swansea today and that helped. There is nothing better than a nice run in warm, sunny weather and some fresh air passing through your lungs.
I did a 9.8km run in 1:02, not my best time but I tackled a big hill at the end which I just had to walk.
Normally when I run I tend to hit a point at around 15-18 mins in where I feel tired and want to stop. I push through it and I am fine after 3 minutes and can then carry on. Today however, I did not hit that wall. I felt really good and not tired at all. I planned on doing about 6km, but I felt so good I did a long route and managed just under 10km. It's a beautiful sunny day here in Swansea today and that helped. There is nothing better than a nice run in warm, sunny weather and some fresh air passing through your lungs.
I did a 9.8km run in 1:02, not my best time but I tackled a big hill at the end which I just had to walk.
Beautiful Day For a Run
It's been a few days since I finished Insanity and it's been a nice rest, but today the fitness continues with a run this morning.
It's a beautiful sunny day in Swansea and it will be nice to get some fresh air through the lungs. I've not run for about 6 weeks so I'm wondering how I will do. I previously wrote that I thought Insanity had made me lose some stamina when running. I'm not sure whether to go for a full 10km run our take it ready and just get a 6km one done. I'll decide when I get out there.
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