#lonelygoatcc

[benrunnerpants]

Longest ride in bloody ages. Was fun, but hard work in places. Traffic in sandbanks nuts as usual. In road bike & after so long riding mountain bike the position (which as always been uncomfortable) really isn’t great. I think raising the handlebars will do the trick. Just need to get around to doing it. I got in & the littlest wanted to go for a run. So a mini brick session, we’ll sort of. With the heat, she didn’t want to run far! Legs like jelly for the first 100 yards, but then got used to it. I think I could have pushed 5km if I needed too. Nice to be out & about. Shopping this afternoon which won’t be as much fun! #garmin #strava #instacycling #lonelygoatcc #lonelygoatrc #poole #longride #lonelygoatcyclingclub #lycralout #mamil #weightlossjourney #injuryrecovery #bricksession #runstagram #runneronabike #lonelygoatrunningclub (at Sea-View Viewpoint) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg9GlVLLiz1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[benrunnerpants]

First time out on the bike for a month! A few hills, but comfortable until I hit the bottom of evening hill at about 12 miles in! Bonked & had to walk up for the first time in ages! The roads where snotty in places after last nights rain, but in the sun very pleasant. I really want to push to get my average speed closer to 15mph, but need to work hard on the turbo over the winter to achieve that I think. The plan for #losstober was to do two turbo sessions a week, but this hour & bit out on the road is way more productive. If weather is okay I’ll be out again next week, which means setting up turbo might be a little delayed! Feeling good with 1.7kg lost last week & back & shoulders not feeling the pain they usually do after an hour plus on the bike! Still planning to keep below 1800 calories for today, but the ride was 900, could have treat & still be in a massive deficit! Bath time, then the stress of Tesco’s with the kids. #sundayride #mamil #lonelygoatrc #lonelygoatcc #weightlossjourney #workoutsnap #roadbike #instacycling #bikeagram #injuredrunner #instarunners #poole #strava #garmin #allthegearnoidea #runneronabike #goatonabike #benrunnerpants (at Poole, Dorset) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Rekojn3pS/?igshid=1dfx6r2rtbell

[benrunnerpants]

All the gear no idea! Like last week a Sunday cycle with a hangover. It just doesn’t mix. Also picked up a puncher, great excuse to just come home! Still no running, foot not right. Definitely going to doctor this week, been putting it off to long. Struggling with everything at the moment. Hard to get going & see the positive. Need to dig deep & get through this, I might just need a little while. #injuredrunner #sundaycycle #runner #lonelygoatrunningclub #lonelygoatcc #cycling #thestruggleisreal #allthegearnoidea #strava #garmin https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JZeGzHbiC/?igshid=1djghear9zcuy

[benrunnerpants]

Decent weekend, the biscuit & ice cream concoction was when I came in last night out. Dinner & drinks with friends, kids entertainment & late night dancing. Hungover this morning, still no running so a short cycle. A short cycle doesn’t blow off a hangover the way a short run does! Full English brunch was most definitely needed. Basically not run for two months now. Feeling it, two almost panic attacks at work, which I only just managed to control. One meant spending 5 minutes in the toilets crying. You don’t realise the positive benefits of exercise has on your mental health until you don’t do it. I struggle with home workouts, I don’t really have time or money for a new gym at the moment. Running was always easy, just trainers & go, half an hour a couple of time a week enough to take the edge off. the bike always seems a chore, as much as I try. Massage last week was great & calf & ankle much better, but sole of my foot still sore. Feels bruised, most likely a tear in my tendon. Just needs time to heal, but I need to find time to get to doctors & get it checked. #lonelygoatcc #cycling #instabike #injuredrunner #fullenglish #poole #itsokaynottobeokay #lonelygoatrunningclub https://www.instagram.com/p/B14APg4Hdu-/?igshid=lvwssl77j40o

[benrunnerpants]

It’s Friday & no work next week. If I don’t deserve a beer tonight when do I! Foot still sore, I will attempt a run Sunday. But i’m not expecting success. Another job to add to the list for next week will be asking to defer the marathon & seeing the doctor! I will however be making time to get out on the bike #runner #injured #lonelygoatrunningclub #lonelygoatrc #lonelygoatcc #beerstagram #instaale #friyay #holidayweek (at Pool Quay) https://www.instagram.com/p/B08_IRanhHN/?igshid=138mv15h3eu8j