Quick update!

Hi All, Just thought that I would post a quick update following my first stint of training after vacation. Cycling was good although more difficult than I imagined it would be. I suppose we get out of practice relatively quickly. That and the distance increased slightly by about 2miles making the overall distance about 14 miles round trip. This was enough to make my legs ache this morning and I could tell they weren't use to it. The reason for the increase is that the office has relocated and until I get an alternative route sorted the mileage may fluctuate up and down further. Once I have a proper agreed route I will then be able to start timing myself so that I know I'm putting in the required effort.

This morning was the first proper session of Strength II that will count against the 16 sessions I need to complete in this phase. Generally I was pleased with the effort and result although next time I hope to be a little quicker in the change over to other exercises. Initially my back was stiff and a bit restrictive in the squat but by the final set this was much better and the form had improved. Perhaps I may need to do another small but heavier warm up set just to stretch it in preparation for the proper squats. I'll see how things feel next time. On the quarter squat at the rack, whilst the weight I'm using is very heavy I intend to increase this a little next time as I was strong on the final set doing 5 reps instead of the required 3. To me this is a good indication that the weight can go up slightly, especially with the added safety of the rack.

Well that's all for now. I'm trying out a different route to work this morning and will try to see how I can work the return journey into the one way systems of the city centre without being taken too far of my destination's direction. I'll let you know how things go.

Cheers, BustaGut!