I'm loving the great outdoors at the moment! After a bit (literally a bit, was expecting loads!) of over-indulgence over my birthday weekend, we went off to Ambleside on Sunday to walk up a fell. It was a beautiful day and we went up Loughrigg, which was breathtaking. It was a difficult ascent, being 1100ft of direct climb, but I was thrilled to feel like I could manage it in one go! I definitely wouldn't have been able to do that a few weeks ago. We both agreed it'd be great to go on a walking holiday in the Lake District, so watch this space!
Monday saw my return to work after half term, which was made even less bearable due to the glorious weather! I was supposed to be going to a military fitness class after work, but really felt no inclination to go as I wanted to be out on my own in the sunshine, not being shouted at by someone with an overactive power complex. I set out for a run, aiming to try a new route, and ended up being out in the evening sun for around an hour and a half! Of course, not all was running, but it was great. I ran for 20mins first, exploring somewhere new (and getting lost, of course!), then I walked up our local hill, another 1100ft ascent! It was hard work, but feels so much more do-able than the first time I did it. On the descent the path was littered with stones and rocks, so to avoid certain ankle-breakage I sprung, gazelle-like, onto a flatter path to the side. Well, that was the plan. In reality, my brain said 'legs, go there' and my legs said 'party time!!', which resulted in me hitting the ground quite hard. I'm now sporting a nice big bruise on my arm and a grazed knee - just as the weather gets good enough to wear skirts! Typical. Anyway the rest of the walk/run was uneventful and was lovely and relaxing.
Tuesday was spinning day. This time I booked in for a class that wasn't aimed at beginners, seeing as I didn't really feel challenged at the last one. This one had much better music and did push me more, but I still haven't experienced this sheer hell that people talk about when they say they go spinning. It was a good workout, but at no point did I feel like I couldn't do it. Going to sack that off for a bit now, it's expensive for what it is. I'd do it if it was included in a gym membership or something, but not at £6 a go. Besides, my actual bike should be ready soon so I can go spinning outside :) Or cycling, as it's more commonly referred to as.
When I got home I thought it'd be a good idea to start my 30 Day Shred dvd. How hard can a 20min home workout be? Well, very bloody hard! It was a lot harder than the spinning class and I was pouring with sweat afterwards. My arms and legs couldn't really take much more in terms of strength training. Definitely an efficient workout! I'm going to work through the whole 30 day program, although may end up missing a day or 2 here and there because of, well, having a life. I will probably also end up doing it with the sound down, not sure how much of her voice I can take!
I got on the scales this morning, interested to see what I'd lost after 6 weeks of running and healthy eating. I've put on 3lbs. Fantastic.
Anyway, off to Heaton Park for a run this evening. I've finally sussed out the official 5km course, so will follow that and aim to do my 2x12min runs.
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