As I said yesterday, I went climbing today, and caving. It was actually much more fun than I thought! It was in North East Somerset (SW England) for those who’re interested. We did climbing first, and abseiling, which was pretty fun, and next we did caving, which was very fun. I wasn’t at all clostrophobic in the caves, which I feared I would be. However, it was really hard work, and fairly warm compared to outside, so by the end I was hot and sweaty, and my body felt as though it was covered in bruises. I’ve just looked now, and my knees are pretty red, and the area underneath is red, bumpy and painful (What do you want, sympathy!? – My mum). But I would definitely do it again, they’ll heal up soon enough.
Anyway, onto the workout. Because of the days events, I was a bit achy, so didn’t feel like doing much. But I knew I would have to. I was praying for a roll of 2, the chinnies, as I felt like doing them, plus it shoudln’t be hindered by my aching arms and legs. And, to my complete surprise, I rolled a 2!! I really couldn’t believe it. The only problem is now I’ve done them all but the dreaded 1 – the dreaded burpees! No doubts that will be tomorrow.
For those who don’t know, on a roll of 2 I have to:
- 500 Chinnies
Not that much, although it normally kills my core.
And it did. Lots. It took me 6 minutes 20 seconds in total. My abs were already aching a bit after the first 50. I ended up doing 50, 50, 100, 100, 50, 50, 50, 50, equalling 500 in total, with rests between each “set”. Not a great time, but as normal, by the end I was hot, sweaty and thirsty, which told me at least the workout had been effective, to an extent at least! I’m also starting to like working out too – not enough that I want to constantly work out, but enough so that I do it and think, mainly positively, about it. In some ways I can’t wait until I have the 50 burpee challenge – at least then I’ll prove to myself that I can do it, it’s not impossible, and give myself a target to beat.
Until tomorrow!
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