Too much weight, not enough power

Activity: climb

Time: 1hr

I think I lost my groove a bit during our break (which doesn't bode well for our enforced Xmas break while the climbing wall is closed). I'm having trouble doing any moves which involve shifting my centre of gravity laterally & not having my feet right under me. Hopefully some strength work will help convince my mind that I can actually hang on while I move my feet!

The going gets good

Activity: run

Distance: 2.3km

Time: 25min

I crossed paths with S tonight, just as he was starting his run. Heading in the other direction, and I was in the zone (of pain), so nothing more than a smile/grimace & quick hello.

Other than that, I can feel muscles in my big toes. Is this a good thing, or do I need new shoes/orthotics? Frankly, I'd rather feel my toes than spend that kind of money right now. Maybe in January...

New plan

Activity: walk

Distance: 2.4km

Time: 35min

Instead of lazing about after dinner, I figured that a walk would be better than nothing. I think I'm onto a winner there.

Step 2

Tuesday

Activity: climbing

The trouble with not climbing for about a month is that the staff have plenty of time to reset the routes - all our favourites had gone! We managed 3 climbs each, which is standard, but they were all on the short walls, so we were done in about 1 hour. Not too bad though. 1 more week before the wall closes for Xmas, then C will probably drag me out for some day tramps. I was silly enough to express interest, so I can't really complain too much.

Step 1 again

Activity: run

Distance: 2.3km

Time: 20min

Not the best planned exercise, but I feel better for getting out there & doing it. As I knew I would. I've just got to remember that the afterglow is worth the pain.

Roll on March.

Round & round & round

Activity: aqua-jog

Yeah, lost track of time & distance. It's so easy to do when you're chatting away.

I hate Norwesters

Sunday

Activity: swim

Distance: 1000m

Just the thing on a hot afternoon: a swim in the outdoor pool at Jellie Park. Found out they had the lanes up at 4pm, which will hopefully continue for a few more weeks (until the weekends get really hot & the pool is full of play-swimmers). All the best intentions in the world don't overcome my inertia on weekend mornings.

Friday

Activity: cycle

Distance: 17km

Time: 53min

What a day to bike - SE head wind in the morning, screaming NW in the afternoon. I actually think my workmate who finished 30min after me may have got home at the same time as me.

Mental note: must get bike cranks checked. Lots of disturbing clicking on the ride home today.