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[crazycanuck]

I've lost exactly 10kgs

[Crankin]

The 16 mile ride was painful.
Today's class was even worse. Thankfully, the instructor was a sub. I kept saying to myself, "Don't faint, you'll be in the police log." I was not exactly able to do planks, both forward and side lying, after 3,000 triceps/biceps sets, and push ups on the step.
Am I that weak? None of the other people in there look particularly strong. Well, at least I did better than the very out of shape looking person. And the instructor was in my face, giving corrections, when everyone else had terrible form. I am just too aware of what I would have done, when I was teaching. At one point, I told her to shut up, but she didn't (thankfully) hear me. I was just crazed with pain and agony.

[Dogmama]

At one point, I told her to shut up, but she didn't (thankfully) hear me.

Did that to a spin instructor who wouldn't shut up - giving correction after correction after correction. Not fun.

[Fredwina]

well , speaking of hometown, I got a notice from the Rensselaer County board of elections. Now I have to figure out who to vote for. found a regular time to write, so thing are settling down

[bmccasland]

I've lost exactly 10kgs

Congratulations!!!

[Crankin]

OK, I didn't feel like fainting at the gym this morning.
But, it was still hard as hell.

[Trek420]

OK, I didn't feel like fainting at the gym this morning.
But, it was still hard as hell.

Sounds about right.

Taking a copy of the keys to the property manager. I don't know how I'll get the condo staged and ready for its close up since I've got broncopneumonia but I think can do it.

[OakLeaf]

Ugh Trek, feel better and rest as much as you can.

WTG CC! That's a milestone for sure.

Crankin, I literally felt like fainting for about four miles of Sunday's half. Starting to get the beginning of tunnel vision, wondering whether I should stop, the whole deal. Too much breakfast, I'm pretty sure. Stupid rookie mistake - the bowl I've used to pack breakfast for prior races was dirty, so I used a bowl of a different size and shape, and misjudged the amount I put in it.

The trick is knowing when you're actually going to faint and when it just feels like it!

[marni]

OK, I didn't feel like fainting at the gym this morning.
But, it was still hard as hell.

time to start worrying about your sanity when you start looking forward to it.

congrats on perservering.

marni

[Crankin]

Not sure if I look forward to it, but I have noticed how much my attitude has changed toward the types of exercise I do. Before I started cycling, about 11 years ago, I did all of my exercise at the gym, save for some walking. Now, I see people there, walking on the treadmill, and I think, why don't you just go outside? The group of women who are there in the very early AM, like me, in the strength class, go every AM, and do spin on some of the days. It's still nice enough for riding! Yesterday, when the instructor was a little late, I said to one, gee, if she doesn't show up, I'll be pissed, I could have gone on a ride. Maybe I am weird for riding in the dark at 5:30 AM, in the cold, but I'd rather do that for 12 miles than be cooped up inside. Of course, when the snow flies, or it's raining I will do spin, but I'll also be outside x country skiing/snow shoeing.
I just want my body to stay strong and try to stave off the effects of aging.

[Catrin]

... Of course, when the snow flies, or it's raining I will do spin, but I'll also be outside x country skiing/snow shoeing.
I just want my body to stay strong and try to stave off the effects of aging.

You are my hero...well everyone here is I need to ramp my exercise back up. I've not been able to ride much during the week recently and I can tell the difference. I have been strength training at least twice a week, and went to a couple of spinning classes when the weather was bad or my schedule didn't allow me to ride outside...but I can tell the difference in how my clothes fit and the scales slowly creeping up a bit.

I will take up hiking this winter, and if we get enough snow I will try snow shoeing. My favorite park rents them so that is easy to try. So time to turn things up a bit - thank you for encouraging me by your example!

[Crankin]

I haven't been riding as much, either, but I am not sure if it's really less than last year. Probably just one less longer type ride during the week. But, I am feeling like I am ready to wind down a bit. Getting the new bike at this time of year has ramped up my "mojo" a bit, but once I hit 2500 miles, my enthusiasm goes down. It's as regular as clockwork every year. I am not as close to 3,000K as I was last year at this point, and it's because I am working . My choice. I have to keep reminding myself what happened when I quit teaching. Bad for my mental health...
Problem is, all of a sudden, my weight is also creeping up. Really just a couple of pounds, but I know what will happen if I don't catch it now.
You will love snow shoeing, Catrin. Plus, you get to wear all of that merino wool and winter gear that you can also wear cycling or hiking.