Training Week 1.

This is the start of a new feature/update thing I'm going to be doing on the blog for the next couple of months. 

If you read this post last week you'd know that I'm doing the London to Brighton Cycle in September, and I NEED to train.

So, I thought I'd share with you all how it's going.

This week, week 1, was a bit slow for me, I was busy with work so only got 2 half hour rides in. Each time doing about 2 miles. 

The thing that has stuck out for me this week is how difficult this training will be, I have not done exercise recently and, having broken my right leg last year, lost a lot of the muscle. This means that my leg is burning, and really hurting after about 10 minutes on a bike. I'm dreading spending 6 HOURS on one. 

I just hope that I get a bit less lazy. Not just cycling, but anything, I can do easy things like taking the stairs instead of the lift in my block of flats and I think I will.

I want to do this, not just for the charity, but for myself, to prove to everyone that just because you're fat, doesn't mean you have to be unfit. I guess I also want to have a deadline to lose weight for. I'm not saying you'll see my being a skinny size 10, but what I am at the moment is not healthy. 

A positive thing I'll say about the training is that; I'm loving the countryside any scenery that I get to go through, check this out; not bad for an afternoon ride heh?

I would love for you to sponsor my sister and I as we complete the challenge, all donations with go directly to Child Bereavement UK. 

Sponsor us HERE.

Lydia

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Cycling London To Brighton.

So. This is happening.

I signed up to cycle 54 miles, in one go, from London to Brighton, with my baby sister, Beth. 

You may remember the post about last year's event here. Beth completed it in an amazing time, and I decided I wanted to join the challenge.

So on the 7th September 2014 I will be cycling from London to Brighton.

All 20+ Stone of unfit me.

 

As much as I'm excited for the challenge. I would not be doing this if it wasn't for the amazing work that Child Bereavement UK do.

Such as;

-Direct support for parents after the loss of a child

-Support for children suffering from bereavement

-Providing training for teachers, nurses & other professionals

-Providing media resources for families

Overall, a really well-deserving cause.

In the profession I am learning and heading into, I will experience death. Such an awful thing sometimes. And I cannot imagine how horrific it is to lose a child. So any help for families experiencing this are a blessing.

The organiser, doitforcharity, have so many helpful resources, and other challenges if cycling isn't you cup of tea.

 In the meantime, I am hoping to keep you all updated on the training I am doing going to start.

You can sponsor Beth and I here.

https://www.justgiving.com/LydiaBethCycling

Learn more about Child Bereavement UK here.

And contact me here.

Lydia

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Filling in Time.

Today's topic for BEDN is 'Hobbies' I was a little unsure of what to write about, I do have hobbies, but unfortunately I rarely get to do them. I was thinking yesterday what I could write about and it clicked.

Swimming.

Copyright. TimeOut.com

I headed to the local pool yesterday for the first time in a long time, I loved it. I always have enjoyed swimming, and being around water andthe health benefits make me love it even more!

After swimming, I always find myself knowing I've had a good workout without the aches that I get from running. I also find myself having better posture which is never a bad thing!

I have a 'Swim23' membership from Parkwood Leisure, I get unlimited access to swimming for just £23 a month. Bargain!

I would love to get fitter through swimming and maybe even do a 10km swim. Who knows..

If you would like more info on your local swimming pool, check out Swimming.org

Lydia

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