Day 2 - Pre Christmas Good Food.....

A new day. From the off I was under pressure. Christmas is a joyful time to celebrate, a time to reflect and a time for new beginnings. Why does everyone want everything done and dusted for Christmas!

Anyway after a busy morning I had planned to run or bike at lunchtime. My errant memory drove me back to the office - I'd forgotten something and it needed done immediately. So my trip was postponed. Darkness had settled over Carnock when I left the shed aka office....

I'd dressed this morning for a ride so it didn't take a minute to get ready for the run. I set off at a steady pace and then gently increased to 8mph. It felt good. 5 miles done. Heart rate remained stable and I felt in control throughout the run. One of things I learned whilst doing the marathon is that control over breathing is key to endurance.

Straight after the run I jumped onto the spin bike and did a 40 minute climb. It was hard work after the run. In triathlon you normally run after biking - switching this shocked the muscles. They say that biking helps your running whilst running doesn't help your biking. That what I'm told anyway. I think if your run fit it must be easier to get bike fit and the same in reverse.

I thought of the Bigman enjoying the sun and after reading a text i spent a couple of minutes imagining him on Le Tour supporting Lance - it drove me onwards. Every 5 minutes I ramped up the resistance. Continually building my way to the top of the hill - I'd set a time limit and I was chuffed to reach the top. The evidence of my efforts was visible in perspiration.

A quick 50 sit up on the Swiss ball finished off today's routine.

Day 2 of the good food drive has worked out - no rubbish consumed. Good mix of veg and eh veg and fruit - I am a quasi veggie after all. The cliff approaches - will I make day 3 of the challenge work.....

Only time will tell!