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roseabiUltramarathon
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Good morning all!

Happy new week, and new month!!! Where is this year going? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜Š

Speaking of new things, I have just invested in my VERY FIRST GARMIN! Scream!!! Never had a running watch before, and I couldn't resist going out for an unscheduled 3 km run to try it out when it arrived on Friday ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

But gosh it was hot!! Last week I once again pulled from the wardrobe a set of three little summer dresses I must have had for at least 10 years. They are made of hydrocarbons and I suppose they'll last forever - so I may as well carry on wearing them every summer!

Have you tried something new recently? Or broken out the tried and true? ๐Ÿ˜Š

Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for doing that during the week. Please join in the discussion!

If you're new or a lurker this is a great place to say a little hi without the pressure of a full post.

Happy running!

Sqkr & roseabi

XXX

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Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKHalf Marathon

Well done getting the Garmin. Prepare to be amazed and awash with stats!

Iโ€™m starting to get Ultra envy. I watched some of the live stream of the Mont Blanc marathon and, although me and that terrain just wouldnโ€™t get on, it has made me contemplate some day long running. I know Iโ€™m still to weak in the core to pull that off but itโ€™s a thought thatโ€™s just going to niggle away at me.

Iโ€™ve got a fairly full Autumn of trail running ahead but I might aim for a marathon or an Ultra in 2020.

Enjoy your next run, everyone x

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toJay66UK

Thanks Jay xxx

I recommend the Beachy Head Marathon! It's like a mini ultramarathon with some serious hills - but the terrain is mostly nice and soft, the support is great, and it has a very generous 9 hour cut off time ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

pianoteacher profile image
pianoteacherMarathonHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toroseabi

Got my first training run for Beachy next Tuesday. I haven't entered yet as I need to check if the challenge is something I'll enjoy before I commit! x

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathonโ€ข in reply toJay66UK

Get yourself signed up for Manchester next April ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toTasha99

Umm. Err. Ahh. Iโ€™m fancying a trail one for my first. And at least 6 months later!

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathonโ€ข in reply toJay66UK

Good for you Jay. Love a bit of trail ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

Beachcomber66 profile image
Beachcomber66AdministratorHalf Marathon

Hi Roseabi's. At the other end of the scale to everyone else, I have now completed 10, 11 and 12ks over the past three weeks on the way up to my target of a 10 miler. I ran the latter two on a very hilly holiday island, so when the travel fatigue (sitting around on a boat and trains) disappears I ought to be good to go for the next phase. This week has designated "strength training" on your plan rather than a 13k plus run. I guess this is to avoid too much new distance running on ill prepared legs. I do strength exercises daily anyway, so am tempted to just carry on with the long runs....unless you are really saying that a week off at this stage is a good idea anyway? Good luck with the Garmin! I would be lost without mine...I waste/invest loads of time looking at the data and it has really influenced the way I run....stride length, pace and average heart rate in particular. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Hi! And thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

The reason why there is not a long run every week of the plan is to allow for more than one day of rest between the non-optional runs.

Btw, I made a few small edits to the plan - have changed the name of the "Pace" run to make it clearer, and have added some more info about pacing in the notes:

docs.google.com/spreadsheet...

Langley-Loper profile image
Langley-LoperHalf Marathon

Ah, it's you crashing the Garmin/Strava system then roseabi !

Activities are failing to sync automatically from Garmin Connect to Strava. It seems to be a general problem as I'm not the only one affected.

In other news, I have a rotten stinking cold, chest infection, earache, etc so very unlikely to attend my weekly 10k club run this evening โ˜น

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toLangley-Loper

Ooh, feel better soon. I read about the Garmin/ strava isssues yesterday, but my ride synced ok last night at about 7pm, and a workout this morning. Maybe it's fixed now, or maybe it just didn't affect everyone? Hope yours is fixed now.

Langley-Loper profile image
Langley-LoperHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

My Strava account has become disconnected but as I'm not doing any exercise today I can wait a day and see if it resolves itself.

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

It frequently has hiccups on very busy weekends. They usually resolve...it's just annoying waiting!! ๐Ÿคฃ

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreMetric Marathonโ€ข in reply toLangley-Loper

Garmin also not syncing with Nike, so I guess that says who the issue is with, Iโ€™m sure itโ€™ll be fixed soon.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toLangley-Loper

Yes it was me, sorry... ๐Ÿคฃ

I saw there was a known issue with Garmin syncing to Strava yesterday - I was affected, but it got there eventually. I was glad I found out about it though, because it didn't seem like the best start to my Running Watch Era ๐Ÿ˜„

pianoteacher profile image
pianoteacherMarathonHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toLangley-Loper

Hope you're feeling better soon x

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toLangley-Loper

Ooh, sorry! And get well asap, take care of you xxxxx

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Morning everyone! I donโ€™t have one yet, but I sense one in my future - but I was sitting next to a lovely lady on the Park and Ride bus back to my car after running the Bristol 10k Race for Life yesterday (posted about it on B210K if you need help getting to sleep ๐Ÿ˜ด), and she was proudly showing me her hydration vest.

It was made by Aonijie, Iโ€™d never heard of it, but she said it was awesome. Anyone have one, or are there better ones out there you could recommend. I see thereโ€™s an Amazon Prime sale coming up soon ...... oops! ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Some of my VRBs have this pack and love it. It is great value.

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toJay66UK

Iโ€™m very tempted ..... ๐Ÿ˜€

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

It is a value brand but an excellent starter. I opted for the Salomon Agile set 2 which is pricier but use it all the time now. It doesn't have a rear bladder but I bought a cheap one online that actually fits in the rear pouch so I can easily carry 2ltr. Bear in mind all that extra weight adds to strenght training too!! ๐Ÿคฃ

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thanks Jojo. Iโ€™ve never used one before so Iโ€™m a complete rookie. Will continue my research! I love shopping for running gear. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

It's addictive!! I've just ordered some super funky long compression socks from the US... they'd better be good! ๐Ÿคฃ

David_G profile image
David_GMetric Marathon

Hi Roseabi,

The only thing new for me is trying one of the 'Headspace' runs on Nike run Club yesterday. I'd recommend them every now and again, particularly when things get stressful.

I've got a fairly quiet week running-wise this week, with just a 'Pace 5-10K' planned tomorrow, then a 5K at Bognor Parkrun on Saturday. After that I'm off to hopefully sunny Weymouth for a couple of days, taking in a steam fair (traction engines and other boy's toys I'm afraid!) then back home and running again next Monday.

Happy running everyone!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toDavid_G

I quite like Headspace - I found it useful on the plane the last time I went to America!

Have a wonderful week and weekend!!!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathon

I have a Garmin but stats gal I ainโ€™t ๐Ÿ˜. Hence I have the most basic model. Is yours all bells and whistles? Have fun with it. I am on Garmin connect We have a C25k group on there

Running going ok, my half mara was cancelled yesterday โ˜น๏ธ But I got plenty of exercise done anyway

I have a ten mile race next Sunday so training carries on. Off in a minute for a jog ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Have a good week folks ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

It does have a lot of bells and whistles! But one isn't 50 every year ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

Blimey, missis, you don't stop, do you?!! ๐Ÿ’—

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toroseabi

๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช.

Whatsapp profile image
WhatsappHalf Marathon

No watch for me yet. But I could be persuaded.

Just enjoying regular running 5k/10k/5k. Got a 10k booked in September so no pressure to build distance for the next couple of months, which is nice.

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Marathonโ€ข in reply toWhatsapp

I recommend the 35! Cheap and everything you need ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

misswobble profile image
misswobbleMarathonโ€ข in reply toTasha99

The 10 is even cheaper ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘. I got the forerunner 15 for my marathon believing the 7 hour battery life blurb. Bah! No longer than the F10 โ˜น๏ธ

Colinsmith profile image
ColinsmithHalf Marathon

Ooh, new tech! Exciting! Whatcha got?

Me and my Garmin have had a falling out this morning. It ran out of battery 19km into my run, after having been left charging for hours. Itโ€™s now saying itโ€™s 100% charged after being plugged in for less than 2 hours. ๐Ÿค” Iโ€™m suspicious that something might be going awry with the deeply annoying charge point on the back of the watch and/or the battery. Cโ€™mon Garmin, itโ€™s 2019 - just put a micro USB port on the bloody thing.

Apart from that, the run felt really good today. Not too hot really and I could have carried on going.

Have a good week all.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toColinsmith

It's a Fenix 5S, seems fabulous so far, although I find the charging port a bit of a worry too! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathon

Wow Abi, that is a big shift for you! I am amazed youโ€™ve managed without one given all your experience. I suspect youโ€™ll enjoy it. More data!

Itโ€™s been business as usual for me. Still trying to maintain my distances on the local trails. The new Kinvaras are solid shoes and on the nearby track they do feel quite fast. Its been very hot here lately so harder to snag any pbs. I did get a new hydration vest and have posted about it to help anyone looking to decide on one. I just need to figure out how to fully dry the massive drink straw it comes with ๐Ÿ˜. Have a shorter trail race in late coming up in late July too which Iโ€™m looking forward too. Today is Canada Day and a national holiday, with a tall ships event at harbourfront, so we will likely go and check that out today.

Stay cool and shady everyone, the heat there sounds intense! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toDecker

I have to say I am loving the extra data ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„

I actually plumped for a Garmin because my lovely Fitbit Versa died, and I didn't want to just get another one only to have the same thing happen. And I've a big birthday coming up, so...

Go-faster shoes - awesome!! Have a lovely Canada Day xxx

Decker profile image
DeckerUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toroseabi

Thanks Abi. Mrs Decker has a fitbit that shows her burning up to 3000 calories per night while sleeping! If only ๐Ÿ˜‚

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

My daughter used to take our rabbit for a walk round the garden on a lead (it was a very big rabbit and too feisty to catch if it got away!) ๐Ÿ˜‚ Hope you enjoy your garmin (despite your proven ability to run without numbers ๐Ÿ˜).

Decidedly envious of everyone working thru their HM plans as I keep deleting scheduled runs from mine ๐Ÿคข Had my MRI yesterday, hopefully results this week. I'm desperate to put some numbers (๐Ÿคฉ) to the next few months so I can set some realistic expectations - always looking for a clearly defined goal. In the meantime I racked up - and enjoyed - over 300km of cycling in June (not bad progression from zero), and I'm now discovering the delights (?) of seated abs and cardio workouts ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ but maybe not enjoying that so much!

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

But it does feel good to just work up a sweat doesn't it!? ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿคฃ

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toGoGo_JoJo

It does indeed! I feel like I'm taking back some control. Last week I managed to lose 1kg of the the weight I've put on since my last run - great positive reinforcement that will hopefully become the opposite of the downward spiral I had drifted into :)

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

I ๐Ÿ’—rabbits ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

I plan to continue running by feel mostly, but I think the extra info I'm getting will come in very handy indeed!!

Keeping them crossed for you this week xxxxxxx

pianoteacher profile image
pianoteacherMarathonHalf Marathon

I love my Garmin 35 Abi - except for its VO2 max calculations - I think it just randomly plucks numbers out of the air ๐Ÿ˜‚

Was supposed to do 6x440m this morning with a target time of 2 mins per rep but it's too bloomin hot for that so went for a stroll instead. Am considering a long slow run tomorrow morning in place of speedwork to top up the tan ๐Ÿ˜Ž

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply topianoteacher

My first (and currently only) VO2 max calculation makes me feel a little bit smug, but I'm going to try and ignore that particular number as much as possible ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

Sounds lovely xxx

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathonโ€ข in reply toroseabi

My VO2 score was dire for ages - very sad after Fitbit had led me to believe I had a great score! Eventually I realised my DOB was wrong and Garmin thought I was about 25 years young and rather unfit for my age ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

lol!!!

pianoteacher profile image
pianoteacherMarathonHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ

Colinsmith profile image
ColinsmithHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toroseabi

I have next to no idea what the VO2 max thing is all about. But I do know that I donโ€™t trust the Garmin as it usually appears to think Iโ€™m a cyborg. ๐Ÿค” Hmm, you can tell all that from sitting on my wrist... right.... I think the truth might be slightly less impressive. Also, itโ€™s dropped me down a couple of points lately so Iโ€™m sulking!

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoUltramarathon

Happy new Tech! ๐Ÿ˜ can you work it yet? ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‰

They are great but confusing at first!

Well I hit July's goal of a 20 miler yesterday so kinda messed up my plan but it does mean I'll continue to consolidate around the 19/20 mark. It was tough the last few miles so I want to get my body used to those kind of runs on a regular basis.

My original plan of being able to run to the Downs from my door has been perfect though and at 20 miles I get a good explore in too!

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toGoGo_JoJo

The worst bit was when it didn't want to hook up with the app at first, but now we're getting on fine! There sure is large collection of features - whew!!! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ˜Š

20 miler - awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Colinsmith profile image
ColinsmithHalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toroseabi

My 735 had to go back unused after Christmas as the Bluetooth just wouldnโ€™t work. The replacement has been fine though (apart from todayโ€™s charging issue). Fingers crossed yours behaves itself.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toColinsmith

Thanks! It's fine now ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

Macmac profile image
MacmacMarathon

Congrats on the Garmin and Birthday best wishes too! Iโ€™m sure you will love the Fenix ๐Ÿ˜Š! Iโ€™m on week 3 of my marathon plan and also did my 2nd 5mile race on Friday. It was hot and hilly (like the last 1.5 miles was one big hill!) but I managed to come in within 2s of my first 5miler 3 weeks before ๐Ÿ˜ so that was good.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toMacmac

Thanks Mac! xxx

Nice work!!!!!

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathon

Well done on the Garmin! I only have the most basic one but still love it!! I had a bit of a lazy running week last week but back on it last night with a jolly hilly run on the west wight,beautiful views and we saw a badger trundling around too! Night off tonight before some trail running on weds, possibly entering local 10k this Sunday but undecided yet! Xxx

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toaliboo70

A badger! ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—

aliboo70 profile image
aliboo70Half Marathonโ€ข in reply toroseabi

Have decided against the 10k but instead have entered this for Sept,cos it's nearly sold out. My pal said it was his favourite run of 2018! it'll be my longest too!

greatnorthsouthruniow.co.uk

Anniemurph profile image
AnniemurphHalf Marathon

Ooh, exciting new tech! Have fun with it! My Garmin is ancient but still plods along, bless it! I keep looking at all the stats everyone reports from their newer versions and I just know that i wouldn't know a) how to work them and b) what they all mean anyway :D

This week I will be packing, flapping and worrying - oh, and going for my first 11 or 12k for a while, on the HM plan :)

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toAnniemurph

Thank you!

Aw, you'll have a great time xxx

Snuffy_T profile image
Snuffy_THalf Marathon

Congratulations on the new watch. I did quite fancy getting a watch for running and swimming, but have decided against it. Maybe next year. I have just forked out for a second hand sportive bike from Cranks. This is trying something new as I haven't ridden a racing type bike since the late 80s ๐Ÿคฃ going to take a while to get used to it. I've signed up for a Aquathon at pells pool. 300m swim and 3k run, never done that before, nervous about swimming in a group in a pool, but it looks like an inclusive event. Also signed up for a 10 mile mince pie run in December, exciting as it's on trails and road. And I believe there will be mince pies . My running has been a bit on the back burner recently, but I'm back on it and working my way up again, with cross training and strength work, this group is a great one for motivation and tips. Love to the runners ๐Ÿ˜€

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toSnuffy_T

Thank you!

Bike sounds interesting - looking forward to hearing more about it!

I have been thinking about signing up for one of those aquathlons - Pells Pool sounds amazing!! I did one at the King Alfred in Hove a couple of years ago and found it great fun, and not at all daunting (apart from rather a lot of waiting around!). That mince pie run sounds perfect ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

Snuffy_T profile image
Snuffy_THalf Marathonโ€ข in reply toroseabi

I'm not an experienced swimmer, so it's out of my comfort zone. But for ยฃ7.50 is a mega bargain. I've not been to Pells pool yet so should be good , hopefully my run will make up for my slow swim ๐Ÿคฃ

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Miles

Happy birthday Roseabi. Having signed up for the Great South Run with cheekychipmunks, I thought Iโ€™d better join your quest now. Iโ€™ve just been extending the magic plan and have got to 12k so far. I think Sandie1961 and Beachcomber66 are virtually on the same journey with me, which is great.

I have enjoyed a planned running break, also known as a holiday with far too much to eat and drink, but I will return to running soon. I promise.

Happy birthday to you and enjoy your garmin. They are great. ๐Ÿฐ ๐ŸŽ‚ ๐ŸŽ

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Thanks! Not my birthday quite yet, but I'm making the most of my dwindling 40s ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

Sounds like my kinda holiday, glad you enjoyed it! xxx

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy510 Milesโ€ข in reply toroseabi

Yes a zero birthday has got to last at least a year. ๐Ÿ˜‚

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Exactly! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„

I love my running watch, I've had it for about 4-5 years now. It's the most reliable thing I've ever bought, you just can't break it. I've jumped off cliffs into water, I've fallen onto rocks... it hasn't got a scratch on it. Love it.

Anyway...

๐Ÿ˜ฌ My knees are hurting today! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿ˜ง๐Ÿ˜ฉ *foreboding music* I'm used to a few pains, I've been running through them without any problems, but I haven't had it in my knees before. Slightly concerned because I'm very close to my 10k race and I really wanted to up the intensity in the next few weeks and then taper... Hopefully they'll be fine in a couple of days with some ice on them.

So I might be trying something new this month.. Swimming! Nice weather for it and I have an amazing outdoor 50 metre swimming pool close to me. You hear that knees!? You're not ruining my day, why can't you be more like my watch!?

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply to

Yay swimming!!! I have yet to try a 50 metre pool ๐Ÿ˜Š

Sorry to hear about your knees! How are they now?

โ€ข in reply toroseabi

I went for a short/easy run on them yesterday, seem OK ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. Looks like a niggle, but that niggle line is a fine line, so steady as she goes. ๐Ÿ˜

C3PO profile image
C3POMarathon

Things are looking up. After several weeks of lower mileage than I'd hoped, and definitely short long runs, I managed a proper 14 km today. I kept thinking something was wrong, because my pace was way better than usual. I've now decided not to question it, and just be happy. It also turns out that it's my fastest long run in years. So much for my constant moaning that my running isn't what it used to be!

I'm going to do my first Norwegian parkrun outside Oslo this weekend. It's a 3.5 hour drive away, so we'll spend the night somewhere close by. The kids aren't thrilled, and my youngest made the wise move to volunteer instead.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toC3PO

Awesome!!!

GTypeR profile image
GTypeR

Hi Roseabi and all you great people. Iโ€™ve had a poor start to my HM training last week. Managed 3 good runs from 2 Sundayโ€™s ago to last Sunday. 25km in all but all on weekend days. No cross training or strength training.... I started a new job so struggled to get everything in sync. Hopefully things settle down and Iโ€™m hoping to get some runs during lunch times soon. Weekday strength training might have to be done at home. No idea what to do as cross training yet.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toGTypeR

Well done!! And congrats on the new job - hope it's going well?

Cross training - what do you enjoy doing? We tend to choose lower-impact activities (less of the jumping/hopping) to compliment the running: walking, swimming, cycling, yoga/pilates. You could make your strength work part of your cross training too - a lot of yoga poses work on strength, or there's good old fashioned gym workouts of course ๐Ÿ˜„

Cross training is not mandatory, just highly recommended ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

GTypeR profile image
GTypeRโ€ข in reply toroseabi

Thanks roseabi. Definitely enjoy swimming and cycling. Iโ€™m just worried about doing all 3 regularly in case I start thinking about triathlons.... ๐Ÿค” Thanks for the ideas and have a good weekend.

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathonโ€ข in reply toGTypeR

Ha!! I remember posting on here a few years ago that there was absolutely no way I would ever contemplate doing a triathlon. Currently working on my second triathlon... ๐Ÿ˜„

You have a great weekend xx

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