Unfortunately I had that bad virus that was going round. I had no energy and a fever for about 7 weeks. This week I managed to walk the dog every morning at Royal Park, then go for a short swim before work. On Thursday I even rode my bike to the pool, first time in at least 8 weeks. When you are used to regular exercise and a virus forces you to rest you start to feel like a slug!
My body feels in good shape again, now for the weight loss program to get rid of the unwanted kilos! I will discuss it with my treating physician tomorrow. The medication I have to take fro a chronic health problem inhibits weight loss. My physician said he wants me to be as disciplined with wieght loss as I am with exercise.
You need goggles to keep your eyes healthy when swimming. I prefer the goggles with a fixed nose piece, like the ones illustrated below.
I have been maintaining my swim sessions @ 20 laps, I usually do 4 laps freestyle as a warm up, 8 laps deep water kicking with flippers, 4 laps hand paddles – no legs and 4 laps IM. The butterfly lap is my fitness test!
Last week I swam on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, so far this week swam on Monday and Tuesday. I planned a training ride with other members of the Swinburne BUGS and friends & VU Library Cyclists on Sunday 17 August but everyone was busy. I did not want to go alone, so I have gone back to riding before work. Dawn is around 0650 so on my late shift day I can wait until it is light.
This morning I followed the Upfield train line on the bike path for 20 minutes, then turned around and came home. It felt comfortable being back on the bike. My next ride is scheduled for Friday morning. Same length of time, hopefully a bit further this time. Around the Bay in a Day is 8 weeks away. I should be ready for the 50km leg by then!
http://www.bv.com.au/great-rides/20005/
I am proud of myself. I have remained true to my goal of increasing 2 laps every time I go to the pool. On Tuesday 29 July I did 16 x 33m at the City Baths. I expect to get to 20 laps on Saturday 2/8. I intend to sit on that and focus on increasing speed for at least a week. It is now Sunday 3/8 and I will do 20 laps when I go for a swim this afternoon. It feels great to be ON TRACK in the fitness department!
The annual round the Bay bike ride is on 15 October ie 10 weeks. I ride with the Swinburne Library BUGS. we have planned out first training ride for Sunday 14/8, the first weekend after the film festival. I intend to enter the 50km leg of Around the Bay, others in our team, who did the 50km in 2007, will be doing the 100km leg.
My exercise program slowed down with the passing of a close family member on 8 July. This week I aim to get into a good routine again. I swam today and pushed myself to keep up with the other swimmer in my lane. After 4 laps I was puffed out, I swam 12 laps all together. This week I hope to swim on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings, increasing 2 laps every day.
