Finding useful bits of kit.

[TJFlute]

Day 7

A whole week gone in my 5x 50 part one challenge. (Yes, somewhere along the line I have decided to do this twice, amounting to 100 days).

So far has been a mixture of run one day and walk the next so, to mix it up a little, today I did 5k on the ergometer which has been sitting, unloved, in an outhouse.

It was very cold so I wore a hat and gloves, but soon got into the stride and managed 5k in 31 minutes. My husband (an ex-rower) showed me the correct technique. The exercise felt solid and was a blessed relief for my feet; I definitely enjoyed the no-impact side of it, but my shoulders ached the most.

I'll report back next week. I have zumba in mind too. Oh heavens.

[Lynds Graduate]

Just had to google an ergometer...

[greenlegs Graduate]

Me too - "What on earth is an ergometer" to daughter - "I dunno". Guess it's something to do with rowing?

5k on something new sounds like it might have interesting day-after effects (like my bike riding!) We're definitely both crazy!

[oona Graduate]

Wish I'd thought to start the 5x50 challenge early! I've signed up but intend to start on 31st of March. Best of luck to all you Centurions out there!

[laj1987 Graduate]

Ergometer?? Good luck with your challenge - you know you can do it! *waves in a positive cheer-leading like fashion to show support*