I’m proudly getting right back into the swing of things.
On Saturday, me & PRC (that’s the Mr. to you, okay?) had a mahoosive struggle with a bike rack and finally went for a leisurely cycle from Penshurst to Tonbridge and back following Regional Route 12, which is pretty much as flat as they come apart from a stinking hill right at the start (which therefore means, right at the end too). It was the most beautiful day for it, with the sun beating down, as we cut through the Kentish countryside. We took a little time out in Tonbridge to refresh ourselves with ice lollies (though we couldn’t venture far since we didn’t bring bike locks) and then swiftly made our return to Penshurst for a half-arsed picnic. Altogether, 11.24 mi. Thank you, thank you.
On Sunday, while not strictly a sport, we joined some old friends for a good couple of games of Laserquest! Seriously – in such a heated room, where you do not stop running for the best part of an hour, when you come out with your t-shirt soaked in sweat… how can you not class that as a workout? Thoroughly enjoyable. Our local seems to have an actual ‘Tired of the gym?’ type scheme, seemingly for like-minded people (no twerpy children, thank goodness) to go & play Laserquest just to get fit. Sounds good to me! I can see myself heading on down there on a Tuesday night in future.
In the evening, I learned new weights techniques (I lift two x 2kg in my hands, I’m such a beginner) and PRC taught me how to do sit-up’s properly. Flat stomach, here I come!
Keeping up the daily regime, though it nearly never was, I ended up going out for a jog tonight. It only ended up to be 1.58 mi in 18 minutes – but let’s not forget the big-off hill and the fact that I haven’t actually done a run for ages. Feel all the more better for it though. Torn over whether to better my time or to keep going with the distance. I’m totally thinking distance. Even looking at some 5k and 10k runs to do in September and October just to keep me at it. Considering Barking Park 5k (East End represent, yo’) and Demelza or Run Richmond for the 10k.
Tomorrow, I’m hoping to keep up the fitness hitness and maybe tear the streets up with my bicycle. Or maybe another run. Thinking about maybe looking up some workout and/or yoga videos online – if anybody has any recommendations, feel free to push ‘em forward!
Love you and leave you.
August 11, 2009 at 8:08 am |
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your bike is almost as nice as mine. I’m going to be following your blog to make sure you don’t have any more Pot Noodles for breakfast. Bleugh!