The weather lately hasn't been great for using the bike to commute to work. The rain isn't an issue - someone went and invented waterproofs to deal with that - it's the wind. Gusts threatening to blow you under a bus, or a headwind where you basically are peddling to stay still, are not much fun, so with one eye on the weather forecasts, the cycling has been reigned in a fair bit.
I've not managed to get out running much either. My excuse being that when I get up in the morning, Pollok park is pitch black. Same when I get home from work. I've now got a wee headtorch that I actually bought as a second light when cycling through the park, but it can double up for running as well.
With the ever looming threat of becoming a couch potato again, I re-joined the gym, which being in my work, is really handy. Oh, and I get a decent discount for being staff. So while running on the treadmill isn't my location of choice, it's better than nothing. The fact I have a locker in the gym and always keep some running gear in it, means I can get in a wee run up at Sighthill Park, or along the canal to Firhill at lunchtimes, if the weather is ok.
I spoke to one of the fitness instructors about getting a programme made up, and he's come up with three different routines, which is perfect, as I'm planning to go in three times a week. The first in muscles, upper and lower body, which is great, as all my exercise is lower, so I need to do some upper body work.
Next is cardio, so I won't loose out over the winter, and have breathing issues etc when I get out to run properly.
Finally something which will help with karate, a core session.
He's also recommended some classes to compliment the above - insanity, circuits, and spin - which I'll have a look at and give a go. I also think I'll see if there's a yoga class that fits in with the time I'll have available.
I've not managed to get out running much either. My excuse being that when I get up in the morning, Pollok park is pitch black. Same when I get home from work. I've now got a wee headtorch that I actually bought as a second light when cycling through the park, but it can double up for running as well.
With the ever looming threat of becoming a couch potato again, I re-joined the gym, which being in my work, is really handy. Oh, and I get a decent discount for being staff. So while running on the treadmill isn't my location of choice, it's better than nothing. The fact I have a locker in the gym and always keep some running gear in it, means I can get in a wee run up at Sighthill Park, or along the canal to Firhill at lunchtimes, if the weather is ok.
I spoke to one of the fitness instructors about getting a programme made up, and he's come up with three different routines, which is perfect, as I'm planning to go in three times a week. The first in muscles, upper and lower body, which is great, as all my exercise is lower, so I need to do some upper body work.
Next is cardio, so I won't loose out over the winter, and have breathing issues etc when I get out to run properly.
Finally something which will help with karate, a core session.
He's also recommended some classes to compliment the above - insanity, circuits, and spin - which I'll have a look at and give a go. I also think I'll see if there's a yoga class that fits in with the time I'll have available.
