deebeedoobee Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Ayrshire Chris said: Yes, though with this miserable wet and windy weather I’m still trying to get into the hills but having to dress like the Michelin man, heavy duty waterproofs over double layers of everything, heavy duty boots, gloves etc. so yes there is clothing for most conditions but it can be pretty uncomfortable! Climbed over a style a few days ago and nearly landed on a sheep sheltering from the rain. I'm still running in my shorts. Anyone would think you were a northern softie 😉😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, deebeedoobee said: I'm still running in my shorts. Anyone would think you were a northern softie 😉😁 Yes it must be tough toiling round the farm in designer running gear on those awful flat paths and here’s me complaining about scrambling through bogs in the driving rain. And they even have provided a few steps for me to access the hill routes. I’ve definitely become a bit soft😉😊 Seriously, it’s been monsoon conditions up here since before Xmas, I assume it’s been similar down Pilton way. Edited January 13, 2023 by Ayrshire Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebeedoobee Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 9 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said: Yes it must be tough toiling round the farm in designer running gear on those awful flat paths and here’s me complaining about scrambling through bogs in the driving rain. And they even have provided a few steps for me to access the hill routes. I’ve definitely become a bit soft😉😊 Seriously, it’s been monsoon conditions up here since before Xmas, I assume it’s been similar down Pilton way. It’s a tad moist. It looks like a river running down the hill on Cockmill Lane. And the hill of inconvenience can get a bit slippery. We don’t have nice steps on our hills. Must be the 5 * option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, deebeedoobee said: It’s a tad moist. It looks like a river running down the hill on Cockmill Lane. And the hill of inconvenience can get a bit slippery. We don’t have nice steps on our hills. Must be the 5 * option. 😊that’s the foothill steps up to a viewpoint, the real hills start at the top of the steps! Hope it’s not to flooded down Pilton way, Somerset seems to be getting a Scottish style soaking at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, deebeedoobee said: It’s a tad moist. It looks like a river running down the hill on Cockmill Lane. And the hill of inconvenience can get a bit slippery. We don’t have nice steps on our hills. Must be the 5 * option. The thought of rain falling on that farm even 6 months out still gives me the heebie-jeebies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred quimby Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said: The thought of rain falling on that farm even 6 months out still gives me the heebie-jeebies. You are not alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2019 Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 1:25 PM, Neil said: weather is turning to shit next week. I managed 5k today, but the wind was blowing, and made it hard going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebeedoobee Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 8 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: The thought of rain falling on that farm even 6 months out still gives me the heebie-jeebies. Keep the faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted January 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, deebeedoobee said: Keep the faith Fingers crossed for a very dry Spring with decent temperatures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 40 minutes ago, gigpusher said: Fingers crossed for a very dry Spring with decent temperatures if we don't get that we're getting a muddy festival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 22 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said: Yes it must be tough toiling round the farm in designer running gear on those awful flat paths and here’s me complaining about scrambling through bogs in the driving rain. And they even have provided a few steps for me to access the hill routes. I’ve definitely become a bit soft😉😊 Seriously, it’s been monsoon conditions up here since before Xmas, I assume it’s been similar down Pilton way. This looks lush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 31 minutes ago, Superscally said: This looks lush I call it my stairway to heaven! Once up the top there’s miles of walks up more hills and across moorlands. Great place to unwind and clear the mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 27 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said: I call it my stairway to heaven! Once up the top there’s miles of walks up more hills and across moorlands. Great place to unwind and clear the mind. Where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 23 minutes ago, Superscally said: Where is it? North Ayrshire , part of the Clyde Muirshiels country park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 34 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said: North Ayrshire , part of the Clyde Muirshiels country park. I was in Saltcoats last year. Lovely part of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 We used to walk our dog in Muirshiel. Probably haven't been there in 30 years. In other news, that's 10 gym visits so far in January. Fitness is gradually being restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogster Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Got on the scale this morning and no change in weight in the past couple of weeks. BUT with the running I did I feel leaner/tighter, some of the muscles that were hurting at first don't hurt anymore and my resting heart rate has progressively gone down. This tells me I've been building good muscle and fitness overall. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Superscally said: I was in Saltcoats last year. Lovely part of the world We are around15 miles north of Saltcoats, a lot more hilly! And the sun has made an appearance this morning Edited January 15, 2023 by Ayrshire Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 hours ago, moogster said: Got on the scale this morning and no change in weight in the past couple of weeks. BUT with the running I did I feel leaner/tighter, some of the muscles that were hurting at first don't hurt anymore and my resting heart rate has progressively gone down. This tells me I've been building good muscle and fitness overall. Well done. If you feel fitter that’s the goal. I managed 15,683 steps yesterday and even sneaked just over 10k steps on Friday after my bad start. Also been doing very well at not snacking much and just sticking to my meals. Getting most of my meals from Gousto and have been trying to stick to mostly vegan meals where I can. My husband is a bill fussy with some vegetables and we both hate peanut butter so some are ruled out for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfroml Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 17 miles done yesterday which incorporated a Parkrun, managed that in 22:28 so much fitter than 6 months ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said: We are around15 miles north of Saltcoats, a lot more hilly! And the sun has made an appearance this morning Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 hours ago, sfroml said: 17 miles done yesterday which incorporated a Parkrun, managed that in 22:28 so much fitter than 6 months ago. Great effort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 hours ago, gigpusher said: Well done. If you feel fitter that’s the goal. I managed 15,683 steps yesterday and even sneaked just over 10k steps on Friday after my bad start. Also been doing very well at not snacking much and just sticking to my meals. Getting most of my meals from Gousto and have been trying to stick to mostly vegan meals where I can. My husband is a bill fussy with some vegetables and we both hate peanut butter so some are ruled out for us. Peanut butter is the devil's work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, Superscally said: Peanut butter is the devil's work. We may not agree on cauliflower cheese but on this topic I wholeheartedly agree! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvoram Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Don't forget, today is the first day of the 70k step week!!! Today will be rubbish for me, I have a funeral 😞 But I have 6 days to make up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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