Ah well, a new milestone met, I have now lost one whole RMShipbastid, that’s 60lbs in old money.
Getting from the 20 stone to the 19 stone region was a right ball ache, took forever. Once down pat 19st10 it started to gain a bit of momentum, now 18st10. Average is now running at about 8ilb/month and will no doubt slow down a bit more. 32 to go and I will be merely overweight.
That’s a coincidence - I nearly hit that milestone today myself my total loss to date has been 27.1kg - 59.7lb
You started quite a while after me - Brilliantly done.
2 mile swim late last night, I was the only one in the pool for the last 45 mins so managed to convince the 12 year old attendant to turn the lights down. Best swim ever.
Between some fairly aggressive stretching and the swim my calves have finally unclenched after Sunday’s run, thank heavens.
Here is my data - I used the Wiki how calculator for my V0 max initially which gave me 165 - Then looked at some prior fit-bit readings. I revised it up to 175 because I had very decent looking evidence from fit-bit showing some 175 plus figures
I am just starting to use the running for fitness heart rate zone calculator - See attached spreadsheet
At the moment The largest proportion of my running is currently in between Z2 and Z3 - I know I need to explore some Z4
Currently I am averaging 134-136 bpm for three x nine minute miles on a flat course
I really need running watch now - The fit-bit and mapmyrun combo is a good start but makes it a little difficult to sort out my “in run” progress on pace and HR
FYI I have just subscribed to the white Horse 1/2 Marathon in early April 2018.
My limited understanding is that about 75% of activities should be in aerobic and 25% anaerobic.
Even factoring in the age difference It looks to me as if I have a much more cautious approach than Nam ?
For those of you who have made progress on the third world squat, another all round mobility and strength movement is the Cossack squat - especially good for those with limited strength and mobility in your ankles.
Today I am looking forward to attempting the very hilly Ascott-Under-Wychwood 10K.
I expect a slow time but to complete an official 10K will be something of a milestone.
Update: I finished in a much better time than I thought was possible for me - 62m 7s - Very pleased indeed.
Average BPM was 157 and a few peaks of 178 - I must have pushed myself - Photo of me at 7.7K only one of them behind overtook me - Mrs 635