TGC Fitness Thread - 2024

[General Ceel]

It helps to get out there and acclimate yourself to the temperature.


Probably no outdoor workout for me as I just woke up, everything is snow covered and its still snowing. Probably not safe to drive.

[Danster]

We've got a week of sub-zero temperatures; let's be honest, if I've been struggling for motivation the last few weeks, it's not going to improve with ice on the streets.

[General Ceel]

Ended up with 7 inches of snow today. Temp is expected to plummet to about 10 degrees F tomorrow, and we too are looking at week of sub freezing daytime highs. I'm actually looking forward to at in a way. The the frozen, snow covered trails will give me a brief reprieve from the mud while also padding out the rocks and roots. As long as it doesn't get too icy, some of these post-storm days are awesome fun for trail running.

[Danster]

Off work today, I went to give a blood sample for a research project and as it was dry I walked the 1.5 miles. Afterwards I had a cup of tea at an adjacent cafe and then, with nothing on my agenda until the kids finished school, I walked a long way home. Ended up clocking up close to 6 miles.

I did a home legwork out too, I've got achey quads now.

[General Ceel]

Between the cold and the fresh snow from yesterday I decided to opt out of today's workout. Won't be a whole lot warmer tomorrow, but I'll probably give it a go anyhow.

[General Ceel]

A little bit warmer today, but still only about 18F. I trudged through the snow for 3 miles and with enough layers of clothing on it was actually quite pleasant. I managed to stay on my feet for the entire workout, but then managed to find a patch of glassy, slick ice hidden beneath the snow just before stepping back on to the asphalt a few yards from my truth. Down I went. I have a big lump on my knee right now, but I don't think I did any internal damage. Should be good to go for tomorrow.

[Danster]

I ALMOST went back to a sports club I used to play at 15 years ago last night (Korfball, a strange, mixed gender sport invented by the Dutch that is a Netball/Basketball hybrid) but in the end, staying in my warm house with a lovely bottle of Scotch was too tempting.

[General Ceel]

taking today off.

[General Ceel]

took today off also. Looking at a "heat wave" this week as an opportunity to log some solid miles.

[Danster]

We're in the middle of a storm, 50mph+ winds. Not gonna get my running shoes on in this!