Went for a swim last night, and thought I'd just take it easy after my success at the Park Run, but actually started swimming quite well ( for me!). Considering I couldn't even do 1 length a couple of weeks ago, I am starting to feel a bit stronger. There was only one lane open so it was a bit busy and one grumpy old lady said I was being 'dangerous' when I tried to over take her....I was just delighted I could over take her!!!
Off for a cycle this morning, and started off at a balmy 2 degrees when I unpacked my car at Rosewell, however as soon as I got up in the hills it went way below that, everything was frozen, toes, fingers, nose, ears and puddles, even the reservoir was frozen! No surprise then that Dr Dastardly De Motivate was providing me with a well thought out plan. Just do the shorter route (13 miles) but try to go a bit faster. I thought that was a good plan, after all I need to build up my strength, and whats 4 miles in the great scheme of things? I did try to go faster and stronger and just at the top of the hill where the road either loops round the reservoir, or cuts off to the shorter route, Dr D was distracted by some sheep and Sir Suggleton and I veered off round the longer route! Each time I got to the top of a hill without having to granny my gears I gave myself a wee cheer!
I will really need to invest in one of these high tech gadgets which tells you how far and for how long as the 17 (ish) miles took 1 hr 45. I think I must have been underestimating my times on previous rides as I ( and good old Smuggelton) am convinced that I was faster and stronger than last week!!