Pedal to Paris

Just did some gym work today, warm up on the bike of about 30 minutes then some wieghts. Nothing heavy light wieghts and 15 reps. Then leg press, 120k was an easy 15, 125k still not hard, and 130 wasn't hurting so I'm happy with leg strength. I'll start build those wieghts up over the next month or so. Ended with 20 minutes on the glidex doing intervals. Had a swim and steam room to finish. Good day just keeping the muscles moving. Today was my birthday, a celebration meal at Fifteen topped things off nicely, now I'll have to work harder tomorrow to make up for it.

Sunday was a recovery day this week with my whole family at the house for my fiftieth birthday on Saturday. Cooked a Bouillabaisse for 16, a slab of belly pork on the barbeque and some steaks.Plenty of wine and good conversation. I controlled myself, only about 3 glasses of wine and only one small piece of cake.
Monday back on the bike and into the gym. No bad side effects from the party, heart working fine, legs felt good and my weight at 101k.

Cycled up to the gym this morning, a bit damp but at least the weather is moving into spring. Nice and warm today. A good hard session spinning and the cycle there and back a whole 1342 calories burnt. Breakfast was porridge with honey, made half and half water and milk. Then when I got back scrambled egg (2) on toast for lunch.
As the family are coming around tonight to celebrate my fiftieth birthday the calory count may just go over today. Never mind. You can support the poppy bike ride here just click and donate with gift aid on the web site

I will be updating about my training here on the blog.

I've got my weight down to just over 100k. Still too heavy and a way to go. You can see my goals here at Pedal to Paris

This will be my training log. At the moment most of my training is in the gym. I just have this strange aversion to cycling on ice. I think it has something to do with falling off. however I've done 4 spin sessions at the gym this week and should get 2 more in. If the weather just creeps up a little I'll be cycling this weekend.

I'm eating about 2000 calories a day but not being obsessive about it. with training I'm burning about 3500 cal. I should be able to reach my goals that way.

In September this year am taking part in the Pedal to Paris 2006, in aid of The Royal British Legion.
I am 50 this year and not as fit as I should be, I can't change my age but my fitness can increase and in benefiting myself, I can benefit others; the men and women who have risked their lives in many conflicts.
The Royal British Legion works hard supporting them and their families. They need your money. Every penny, every pound can make a significant difference to peoples lives. Please give generously.
Sunday 5th March - Training is going well, 2 hour sessions of cycle to the gym, spin then cycle home, at least 3 times a week. My weight has come down to 103k from 109k at Christmas. Last Sept my blood pressure was high and so was my cholesterol. Blood pressure is now fine and cholesterol down to 4.6. My resting heart rate is 53. I'm working hard, now I'd like you to donate and make it worth while.

The donations are starting to come in so click below and support the Pedal to Paris.
The following pages will give you the itinerary of the ride, updates on my training and plenty of opportunity to give. Those of you with businesses - there's space for links to your sites in return for sponsorship just email to pedaltoparis@mikenugent.co.uk

To see more go to Pedal To Paris

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