Run: Distance: 10.3km, Elevation Gain: 0m, Moving Time: 00:59:07, Pace: 5:45/km
Source: Strava Activities
Category: Fitness Diary
My fitness diary. Read details of the workouts I undertake in my quest to get fit.
Morning Run
Run: Distance: 7.7km, Elevation Gain: 10m, Moving Time: 00:45:33, Pace: 5:54/km
Source: Strava Activities
Afternoon Walk around Barrasford
Walk: Distance: 11.4km, Elevation Gain: 88m, Moving Time: 02:23:46, Average Speed: 4.8km/h
Source: Strava Activities
Morning 10km Run In Serignan Plage
Run (Sérignan, Languedoc-Roussillon): Distance: 10.3km, Elevation Gain: 12m, Moving Time: 00:58:02, Pace: 5:39/km
Source: Strava Activities
You Fat Bastard
I’m quickly slipping back to where I was pre-Christmas, before I started the Get Fit Old Man blog. After the excess of the summer holiday, a calf injury, a slovenly attitude and too much socialising I find myself feeling fatter and more lethargic.
Whilst people in the street don’t yet shout “You fat bastard” I am aware that I’m heading in a negative direction. Right, it’s time to do something about it – cue the Rocky theme tune and #mondaymotivation ! Continue reading You Fat Bastard
My First Ten Mile Run
Buoyed by the six successful runs completed in the first few weeks of the year I decided to drastically increase my distance and attempt my first ten mile run. This goes against all of the expert advice that states you should increase mileage by no more than 10% per week. Continue reading My First Ten Mile Run
Recover After A Run With Swimming
When my legs are aching and feel stiff I like to recover after a run with swimming.
From now on I will alternate between the roads and the pool so that I ease by tired legs and recover after a run with swimming.
My First 10k Run
After two days recovering from my first run in ages I decided to try my first 10k run since returning to running. This was a tough lesson in biting off more than I can chew as the difference in distance was a problem. I learned some lessons and now have some great first 10k run tips to share with anyone preparing for the event.
Swimming My Way To Fitness
In the past I’ve lost weight and improved my health by swimming my way to fitness. It is easy on the legs and quite cathartic it making it the ideal way to workout after a run. Continue reading Swimming My Way To Fitness
Spinning Class At Home
When I’m short of time and my wife is at work it can be difficult to workout. This is where a spinning class at home comes in handy. Continue reading Spinning Class At Home