HouCuseChickie
Well-Known Member
Today begins week 9 of getting back in shape and I'm still on track.
Last week, I really started pushing it to extend my walking in addition to the biking. Most days I'm still biking more than walking, but Saturday is becoming more of a long walk/short bike day. I put in a 6.5 mile walk on Saturday on the route with all of the steeper grades. I also officially upped the biking minimum to 20 miles on days when I'm doing shorter walks. I was hoping to break the 3 mile mark on my pre-work walk today, but I got out a little late and only got in 2.5. So, I walked at lunch...which turned into a 3 mile walk on its own. Not that I was going to go out and just walk .5 miles, but the rush is really increasing and I probably could have gone a few more miles if I didn't have to work. I'll bike later on and do some other things to round out the day.
I did invest in a new pair of sneakers. My preferred brand/model went on sale because the new version was just unveiled. I saved about $35 buying last year's model...which sounds like it suits me better than the new one. At least that's what I picked up from the reviews. I was starting to experience some pain with my old ones. They're not totally dead, but I am going to start phasing them out. I also bought a new air pump, so I've got both exercise balls fully inflated now and am working them in more to the workouts. I'm also seeing more changes. Today, I wore a tech shirt from a race that I haven't been able to comfortably wear for at least a couple of years. So, that's encouraging.
Last week, I really started pushing it to extend my walking in addition to the biking. Most days I'm still biking more than walking, but Saturday is becoming more of a long walk/short bike day. I put in a 6.5 mile walk on Saturday on the route with all of the steeper grades. I also officially upped the biking minimum to 20 miles on days when I'm doing shorter walks. I was hoping to break the 3 mile mark on my pre-work walk today, but I got out a little late and only got in 2.5. So, I walked at lunch...which turned into a 3 mile walk on its own. Not that I was going to go out and just walk .5 miles, but the rush is really increasing and I probably could have gone a few more miles if I didn't have to work. I'll bike later on and do some other things to round out the day.
I did invest in a new pair of sneakers. My preferred brand/model went on sale because the new version was just unveiled. I saved about $35 buying last year's model...which sounds like it suits me better than the new one. At least that's what I picked up from the reviews. I was starting to experience some pain with my old ones. They're not totally dead, but I am going to start phasing them out. I also bought a new air pump, so I've got both exercise balls fully inflated now and am working them in more to the workouts. I'm also seeing more changes. Today, I wore a tech shirt from a race that I haven't been able to comfortably wear for at least a couple of years. So, that's encouraging.
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