On Your Bike!

I can't run at the moment - I have an ongoing issue with my hip. I'm really not happy about the situation - and go green with envy everytime I see someone else out running. I have an appointment at a sports injury clinic tomorrow so hopefully she can give me some idea of what is wrong.

But luckily I can still cycle as that doesn't hurt at all. I have been cycling to and from work for the past few weeks but today I dusted of the MTB and headed off into the woods. Blue skies and sunshine was very welcome after yesterdays snow and hail. The highlight was when 2 red squirrels ran out onto the path in front of me - I think they were chasing each other. I had to brake hard to avoid them and the noise sent them scarpering straight up the nearest tree.

And it was another day of the 5x50 challenge completed.

My Month In Numbers : April

April was all about running, cycling and walking - and racking up the miles.

After chickening out last year I signed up for 5x50. It is a challenge to encourage people to be more active in their daily life - and hopefully to keep up the good work once the challenge has ended. You pledge to do 5k a day for 50 days - this could be running, walking, cycling, swimming or 30 minutes of any exercise. As a type we are on day 48 so the end is in sight..

I also (rather foolishly) signed up for 30 days of biking - where you guessed it - you pledge to ride your bike every day in April. Altogether I rode for 308k (which is 192 miles) which took me 18 hours and 45 minutes and I burnt off 15000 calories in the process. Fair to say I am quite pleased with those figures. I documented my travels on 2 wheels on Instagram and took heaps of photos.

A screenshot from Endomondo sums it up nicely.

But I have to say I will be slightly relieved when Sunday is over and I don't have to don the lycra and get out there everyday. Or will I miss it..........

Please pop over and say hello to Julie and read about everyone elses numbers.