Ugh! It’s almost winter. Damn!
For the first time since last winter, I wore my full-on winter kit yesterday – long sleeve wool top, waterproof helmet cover, jacket, gloves, pants, and booties. And, still got wet. Cycling in the cold and wet is an adventure for sure. Oddly, I like it. Well, I like it as long as there is a hot shower waiting for me afterward.
This video has several good tips for the winter. Like working on your weaknesses. For me, that’s climbing. I get up. Even long steep climbs. And, with good form. But I’m not fast enough. I need to work on my power and strength.
During the winter, I put a lot of miles on Thatch (Chas and Lou get a spin when the roads are dry). And, hit the gym frequently. Back on the spinner doing power workouts and intervals. And weights. That’s funny. Me lifting weights. I visited a website last night (strengthlevel.com) to see how strong I am compared to others.
There are a lot of people out there a lot stronger than me apparently 🙂 And I thought I was doing pretty well.
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Hey man, all that matters is that you’re happy. Who cares how many people can lift more weight than you? I certainly don’t.
I wrote this tounge-in-cheek. I have never been able to lift heavy despite at times trying. I think it’s genetic. Or old age 😄
My problem is “want to” and having others for that stuff… Chuckle.
That’s not a motivating website 🙂
I assume you are referring to the Strength Level site. It’s terrible isn’t it. I’m not a weight lifter but I do lift a little, particularly in the winter months. I was surprised to see how poorly I compared to others. I think it’s genetic. Some people are simply born with more physical strength.
I would be long dead according to them! 😀
Well, you have a different kind of strength. The kind that excites and inspires. The kind that gives strength to others.
My turbo-trainer is sat in the corner saying, “It looks like it’s going to be another year where I gather dust and you get fat”.