I was chatting to a guy I had not heard from in a while on Instant Messenger. He has a racy little blog too ( which is worth a look provided you are not afraid of a little nudity and gay/bi themes - click here to view).
It does not fit with the theme of this blog but he offered to give my blog a push 'cos I am sure he thinks I am a little strange and 'cos he know I have some interests other than those I write about in this blog which seem to align with his (like being naked, exhibitionism, sexy undewear etc).
He asked while we were chatting if he could put up some pictures and do a short piece about me and whilst before I had said "no" to his requests, this time I said "yes, sure!".
He is not into cold water, running or other Toughness activity but I do think he admires guys that have a certain "edge" to them and do stuff that is a little more interesting, weird or a little different from the norm. So if you want to find out more about a much different side of me to the probably boring view you get on here hop to this link(allaboutme) to find out!
I will give an update on the final day of my German trip plus what I got up to this coming weekend on Monday.
Friday, 29 January 2010
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Running on Snow
I have been in Europe for the past few days at a hotel on the oustkirts of a big German city. There were fields on 3 sides of the hotel with footpaths and cycleways criss-crossing them. I had been to this hotel before but not since I started my running, so I did some prior research and mapped out a 4km circular run from the hotel. Just to check it out for suitability I walked the course in my full cold weather gear (hiking boots, socks, jeans, T-shirt, hoodie and winter jacket, gloves and a hat) on the evening of the day I arrived.
It seemed a good run. So next morning I decided to run the same route. Up at 07h00 it was cold out(I guessed that it felt like it was around -2C or -3C) but I decided to run it in just shorts and trainers because I have done longer runs at those temps before at home in the UK. I started off with a running vest to get me out of the hotel but stripped that off as soon as I was out of sight of the hotel and main hotel access road.
I soon warmed up on the first 1km quite nicely but what I didn't realise was that running on snow was slowing me down from my normal pace and I was having to be more careful about foot placement. Also until I changed running direction at roughly the 2km mark (the furthest point away from civilisation and literally in the middle of an open field) I hadn't noticed that the wind had come up and the temperature was dropping quite quickly (wind chill). Undeterred I carried running but was aware that I was a lot colder than normal.
Around the 3km mark I was thinking that I may be getting too cold, was getting out of breath but not shivering, so pushed on regardless (no other choice available). The cold was definitely taking its toll on the muscles too, slowing me down even further. My skin was already numb from around the 1.5km mark - nothing unusual about that. If I was not now within sight of my start point I think I may have been more worried, but by now I knew I could make it back without putting the running vest back on. I eventually put the vest back on just to walk across the hotel lobby and up to my room. It took me a while to warm up and then jump into a cool shower (a hot shower after getting very cold is not a good idea - look it up) to gradually raise my body temp.
After I got into the office I looked up the temperatures for the morning. It turns out it was around -5C to start with and was declining through out the morning and once the wind started to ratchet up the effective temp was around -9C or lower as I was running into the wind from the 2-3km mark and had a cross wind for the last km.
Lessons Learned:
1. I think I may have been in trouble if I had been on a longer route.
2. My running vest would have offered no warmth at all even if I had put it on.
3. My body is capable of a lot more abuse and can endure lower temps than I had anticipated
4. Find out how cold it really is before you venture out, not afterwards! (I did not run the following day as it was -12C at 07h00! However, I did enjoy a run today as there was an inch of fresh snow and the temp was only -1C and I took my own advice as per the following point #5 with an initial 800m out and back followed by 2 x 500m out and back for a total of 3.6km)
5. In order to be out of the cold danger zone and no be too isolated, run multiple "out and back" routes of 400m-500m rather than a circular route so you are closer to warmth and help. This way I could have venture out in the really cold weather in just shorts even though it was -12C.
6. I enjoyed the excitement (adrenalin?) of being in a position where I was isolated and faced with no choice but to carry on or face hypothermia if I stopped. This feeling of "no safety net" can be quite addictive I think.
It seemed a good run. So next morning I decided to run the same route. Up at 07h00 it was cold out(I guessed that it felt like it was around -2C or -3C) but I decided to run it in just shorts and trainers because I have done longer runs at those temps before at home in the UK. I started off with a running vest to get me out of the hotel but stripped that off as soon as I was out of sight of the hotel and main hotel access road.
I soon warmed up on the first 1km quite nicely but what I didn't realise was that running on snow was slowing me down from my normal pace and I was having to be more careful about foot placement. Also until I changed running direction at roughly the 2km mark (the furthest point away from civilisation and literally in the middle of an open field) I hadn't noticed that the wind had come up and the temperature was dropping quite quickly (wind chill). Undeterred I carried running but was aware that I was a lot colder than normal.
Around the 3km mark I was thinking that I may be getting too cold, was getting out of breath but not shivering, so pushed on regardless (no other choice available). The cold was definitely taking its toll on the muscles too, slowing me down even further. My skin was already numb from around the 1.5km mark - nothing unusual about that. If I was not now within sight of my start point I think I may have been more worried, but by now I knew I could make it back without putting the running vest back on. I eventually put the vest back on just to walk across the hotel lobby and up to my room. It took me a while to warm up and then jump into a cool shower (a hot shower after getting very cold is not a good idea - look it up) to gradually raise my body temp.
After I got into the office I looked up the temperatures for the morning. It turns out it was around -5C to start with and was declining through out the morning and once the wind started to ratchet up the effective temp was around -9C or lower as I was running into the wind from the 2-3km mark and had a cross wind for the last km.
Lessons Learned:
1. I think I may have been in trouble if I had been on a longer route.
2. My running vest would have offered no warmth at all even if I had put it on.
3. My body is capable of a lot more abuse and can endure lower temps than I had anticipated
4. Find out how cold it really is before you venture out, not afterwards! (I did not run the following day as it was -12C at 07h00! However, I did enjoy a run today as there was an inch of fresh snow and the temp was only -1C and I took my own advice as per the following point #5 with an initial 800m out and back followed by 2 x 500m out and back for a total of 3.6km)
5. In order to be out of the cold danger zone and no be too isolated, run multiple "out and back" routes of 400m-500m rather than a circular route so you are closer to warmth and help. This way I could have venture out in the really cold weather in just shorts even though it was -12C.
6. I enjoyed the excitement (adrenalin?) of being in a position where I was isolated and faced with no choice but to carry on or face hypothermia if I stopped. This feeling of "no safety net" can be quite addictive I think.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Coldest Run
Today was very frosty and cold. Clear skies overnight meant a hefty frost and temps of around -2C this morning. I decided to run shirtless anyway! It was quite a shock getting straight out of bed, into my running gear and out on the road. However, the cold seems to have spurred me on to run my best time yet for my standard run - 36 Minutes and 15 Seconds - that's almost a minute faster than I have done before.
My hands were cold and painful at the end of the run too, but not unbearably so and they recovered quite quickly. I had one motorist sound his hooter (horn) at me this morning - first time in a long time that this has happened. I am sure that they can't believe someone would go out running not fully dressed for arctic conditions in this kind of weather.
Nevertheless, I found the run quite invigorating and not unpleasant in any way. I just wish that I could fit in a cold water swim along the way too.
My hands were cold and painful at the end of the run too, but not unbearably so and they recovered quite quickly. I had one motorist sound his hooter (horn) at me this morning - first time in a long time that this has happened. I am sure that they can't believe someone would go out running not fully dressed for arctic conditions in this kind of weather.
Nevertheless, I found the run quite invigorating and not unpleasant in any way. I just wish that I could fit in a cold water swim along the way too.
Friday, 11 December 2009
Recent Activity
Well, its been much of the same, mostly running these days to keep the weight off over the last 3 weeks. Cold showers most days for around 5 minutes too.
Have been running at least twice a week (sometimes 3 times) for the past 3 weeks and I am sticking at around the 66Kg to 67Kg mark weight wise. My run times are consistent between 37 and 39 minutes for my standard distance of approx 4 miles/7Km. Pulse at the end of my run is around 132bpm and goes down to around 90bpm within 5 minutes and back to the 70-75bpm mark after around 15 minutes.
Today's run was done in the normal gear - shorts and trainers only - even though the outside air temperature was only 3C. It was not the coldest I have been over the past weeks - I did a run in driving rain and cold (approx 2C) - about 2 weeks ago where my hands were painful after the run to the point where it was difficult to use the key to get back into my house! It seems the colder mornings lead to better times (Today was 37m 35s only a few seconds off my best time) maybe its an innate thing to work harder to keep warm while running to maintain the core temperature?
Mountain biking for about 2 hours on one Saturday through vast expanses of wet, muddy tracks also led to a cold water hose down of the bike and me to wash the mass of mud off at the end of the session. A lot of fun but a cold ending which did not end with a cold water shower like my runs do but a warm (not hot) one to gradually warm me up (along with a nice cup of tea, of course).
Hope to do 3 runs next week before heading off to a much warmer climate for a short winter sun holiday.
Have been running at least twice a week (sometimes 3 times) for the past 3 weeks and I am sticking at around the 66Kg to 67Kg mark weight wise. My run times are consistent between 37 and 39 minutes for my standard distance of approx 4 miles/7Km. Pulse at the end of my run is around 132bpm and goes down to around 90bpm within 5 minutes and back to the 70-75bpm mark after around 15 minutes.
Today's run was done in the normal gear - shorts and trainers only - even though the outside air temperature was only 3C. It was not the coldest I have been over the past weeks - I did a run in driving rain and cold (approx 2C) - about 2 weeks ago where my hands were painful after the run to the point where it was difficult to use the key to get back into my house! It seems the colder mornings lead to better times (Today was 37m 35s only a few seconds off my best time) maybe its an innate thing to work harder to keep warm while running to maintain the core temperature?
Mountain biking for about 2 hours on one Saturday through vast expanses of wet, muddy tracks also led to a cold water hose down of the bike and me to wash the mass of mud off at the end of the session. A lot of fun but a cold ending which did not end with a cold water shower like my runs do but a warm (not hot) one to gradually warm me up (along with a nice cup of tea, of course).
Hope to do 3 runs next week before heading off to a much warmer climate for a short winter sun holiday.
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
A Change in Routine
No Posts for a while - just too lazy I guess! Apologies to those that wait with bated breath for each installment.
I have been running quite a lot recently - up to 3 times a week (mon, wed & fri Mornings) around my standard route. Times are fairly consistent at around 37 to 40 minutes. I am still running in just trainers and shorts without a shirt (although my new running partner thinks I am a little crazy as he runs with a long sleeved T-shirt and track suit pants)even though the temps are starting to drop. I have run in the rain several times now and I must say that I quite enjoy the feeling of getting wet and cold. With the paths getting muddier and pools of muddy water building up in the woods I think it wont be too long before I will risk a mud bath along the way one of these days.
Just for interest on a cold morning I took my temperature orally after my run and subsequent cold shower and it was 33.7C - a little lower than the normal body temp of around 36.2C! No ill-effects so I guess I am getting used to being cold. I will monitor and let you know once the outside temps are firmly in the single digits range and there is a little frost on the ground in the mornings. I dont know how low the digital thermometer goes before it fails to register - maybe I need to see if I can get my body temp down another degree or two.
My weight seems to be relatively stable, despite all the running, so maybe I am replacing fat with muscle. Weight fluctuates around the 67Kg mark. Today for instance was 66.4Kg , but yesterday was 67.2Kg. I put the difference down to hydration levels - is this likely? What do you think?
Water out of the tap is still well above 10C so no opportunity for cold baths as yet. Am going to explore different areas for outdoor swimming soon. I will let you all know if I find somewhere.
I have been running quite a lot recently - up to 3 times a week (mon, wed & fri Mornings) around my standard route. Times are fairly consistent at around 37 to 40 minutes. I am still running in just trainers and shorts without a shirt (although my new running partner thinks I am a little crazy as he runs with a long sleeved T-shirt and track suit pants)even though the temps are starting to drop. I have run in the rain several times now and I must say that I quite enjoy the feeling of getting wet and cold. With the paths getting muddier and pools of muddy water building up in the woods I think it wont be too long before I will risk a mud bath along the way one of these days.
Just for interest on a cold morning I took my temperature orally after my run and subsequent cold shower and it was 33.7C - a little lower than the normal body temp of around 36.2C! No ill-effects so I guess I am getting used to being cold. I will monitor and let you know once the outside temps are firmly in the single digits range and there is a little frost on the ground in the mornings. I dont know how low the digital thermometer goes before it fails to register - maybe I need to see if I can get my body temp down another degree or two.
My weight seems to be relatively stable, despite all the running, so maybe I am replacing fat with muscle. Weight fluctuates around the 67Kg mark. Today for instance was 66.4Kg , but yesterday was 67.2Kg. I put the difference down to hydration levels - is this likely? What do you think?
Water out of the tap is still well above 10C so no opportunity for cold baths as yet. Am going to explore different areas for outdoor swimming soon. I will let you all know if I find somewhere.
Friday, 16 October 2009
Winter is coming
Just a short update and a promise to do so more regularly in future.
I finally found a running buddy. Hopefully it will improve my endurance a bit as he seems fitter than me and we tend to push each other along. 3 runs this week already so a good start. Time improving a little - getting closer to the 37 minute mark for my standard run. Today was 37m40s only 20s off my best time.
Cold showers (water temp 13C out of the tap) are still the order of the day. I decided to wait till the water temp goes below 10C before doing the cold bath thing in earnest. Still looking for a cold water venue close by to swim in.
Added new vid on YouTube too. Take a look - links on the right.
I finally found a running buddy. Hopefully it will improve my endurance a bit as he seems fitter than me and we tend to push each other along. 3 runs this week already so a good start. Time improving a little - getting closer to the 37 minute mark for my standard run. Today was 37m40s only 20s off my best time.
Cold showers (water temp 13C out of the tap) are still the order of the day. I decided to wait till the water temp goes below 10C before doing the cold bath thing in earnest. Still looking for a cold water venue close by to swim in.
Added new vid on YouTube too. Take a look - links on the right.
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Autumn is officially here
I know it's been a while since I last put a post on here, but there always seem things to do these days. However, as today is officially the first day of autumn I thought that I would begin my winter cold water routine again. So today for the first time in a long time I ran a cold bath. Water temp was 15C and I stayed in for a full 15 minutes. No shivering, hands in the water most of the time and head under a few times during the session.
I had done some yard work just before so was quite warm to start off with and gradually cooled down during my long soak in the bath. Dried, dressed and warming up now as I sit here to write this.
As the weather cools down so, hopefully will the water temp out of the tap. The coldest it got last winter at my house was 9C. Let's hope it goes a little lower this year.
I am still running about 2-3 times a week - a lot more fluidly than before the summer. Also seem to have reached a stable weight of around 67kg. On the scales this morning the reading was 66.4Kg but this can vary by as much as 1Kg depending on when I weight myself and when I last ate or had a drink.
I hope to intersperse some pictures to liven this blog up soon. If there are still followers out there or you discovered this for the first time. Please write a comment or send me an e-mail.
I had done some yard work just before so was quite warm to start off with and gradually cooled down during my long soak in the bath. Dried, dressed and warming up now as I sit here to write this.
As the weather cools down so, hopefully will the water temp out of the tap. The coldest it got last winter at my house was 9C. Let's hope it goes a little lower this year.
I am still running about 2-3 times a week - a lot more fluidly than before the summer. Also seem to have reached a stable weight of around 67kg. On the scales this morning the reading was 66.4Kg but this can vary by as much as 1Kg depending on when I weight myself and when I last ate or had a drink.
I hope to intersperse some pictures to liven this blog up soon. If there are still followers out there or you discovered this for the first time. Please write a comment or send me an e-mail.
Friday, 21 August 2009
Back in Circulation
I know it has been around 5 weeks since my last post but I have an excuse - I was on vacation.
The pic on the right was my everyday view (yes, sunny skies, >30C every day and cool, clear water for swimming in). Sorry for the poor quality but it was taken on my phone rather than with my digital camera. Still working on some more pics to post here in the coming days.
Spent 3 weeks in Greece replenishing my Vitamin D content (i.e. nude sunbathing to get an all-over tan). Also did a fair amount of walking, running and swimming (a lot of that was done naked too!) as well as trying to not eat too much (mostly clothed to eat, unfortunately!).
The effort seems to have paid off as since I have been back in the UK I have seen a slight improvement in my time for running my standard route and also am less breathless during the latter stages of my run - also I am managing to run the complete route now too which I found very difficult before.
It has also had an effect on my weight - which, depending on when I weigh myself, occasionally shows below the 66kg mark (today was 65.9kg so very close to my self-imposed goal weight of 65kg). There is definitely not a lot of fat left on my body but I don't have the tools to get an accurate body fat assessment.
Am still running shirtless all the time and do not intend to run with a shirt on through the winter either. Looking for a local running partner in the hope of improving my fitness further.
The cold showers are more like luke-warm showers at the moment, but still have one after my run to cool me down as I am normally very hot when I get back after around 40 minutes of solid running. Haven't measured the water temp since I have been back but it is certainly not that cold.
Till the next post......
Friday, 17 July 2009
Last Post for a While
Hi, not much to report and as I am off on vacation from today for 3 weeks you are not gonna get a post in a while. Normal, or should that be sporadic, service will be resumed soon.
Not been doing much running this week except to do the final chores and get ready for holidays. Am looking forward to doing a lot of naked walking, swimming and suntanning over the next 21 days. Hope to post some pics on my return and give you an update on the fitness side too.
Weight today 68.0Kg Hope to get this down a bit more on the holiday and to get a bit more defiined as well (I am hoping that the swimming and running whilst away will drop the body fat% too). I will just need to watch my hydration levels cos its going to be hot (35C+) most days.
Not been doing much running this week except to do the final chores and get ready for holidays. Am looking forward to doing a lot of naked walking, swimming and suntanning over the next 21 days. Hope to post some pics on my return and give you an update on the fitness side too.
Weight today 68.0Kg Hope to get this down a bit more on the holiday and to get a bit more defiined as well (I am hoping that the swimming and running whilst away will drop the body fat% too). I will just need to watch my hydration levels cos its going to be hot (35C+) most days.
Monday, 6 July 2009
3 Weeks On........
Well, here I am 3 weeks on from my last post. I have not been as good with my posts as I would have liked, nor have I been as active with running either.
Nevertheless it has at least been hot and sunny here in the UK. Adding to the tan is always nice as is working outside. I also went away for a weekend with a mate of mine and did a bit of running, cycling and swimming at the coast, which made a real nice change from the usual weekend fare. 40+ miles on a bike after a very long layoff meant I had a sore butt for a while! Swimming in the UK sea is also a very cooling experience.
Some travel for work in sunny climates has also added to my tan. Not done any running on my travels mainly because it has been way too hot (30C+). Done some in the UK since being back but only on a few mornings. Still managing to do my standard run in around 40 Minutes.
With the weather being so hot my weight has also been fluctuating from its lowest of 66.9Kg (on a really hot day in which I did go for a run) to around 68.5Kg. The difference I think is based on the amount of fluid I have in me which can vary quite a lot depending on temperature. I still plan to be at around 65Kg by the end of the summer and will try and keep to that weight year round thereafter. Anyone else have any comments about weight fluctuation?
Till next time.
Nevertheless it has at least been hot and sunny here in the UK. Adding to the tan is always nice as is working outside. I also went away for a weekend with a mate of mine and did a bit of running, cycling and swimming at the coast, which made a real nice change from the usual weekend fare. 40+ miles on a bike after a very long layoff meant I had a sore butt for a while! Swimming in the UK sea is also a very cooling experience.
Some travel for work in sunny climates has also added to my tan. Not done any running on my travels mainly because it has been way too hot (30C+). Done some in the UK since being back but only on a few mornings. Still managing to do my standard run in around 40 Minutes.
With the weather being so hot my weight has also been fluctuating from its lowest of 66.9Kg (on a really hot day in which I did go for a run) to around 68.5Kg. The difference I think is based on the amount of fluid I have in me which can vary quite a lot depending on temperature. I still plan to be at around 65Kg by the end of the summer and will try and keep to that weight year round thereafter. Anyone else have any comments about weight fluctuation?
Till next time.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
A Great Day
After the thunderstorms of last evening and a night of rain it is a beautiful day today - clear skies and sunshine. Up early for my normal run followed by a cold shower and then catch up on mails and work stuff. Working from home does have its highlights and advantages - like being able to sit outside on the patio without clothes on, laptop on the table and the telephone next to me for those all-important business e-mails and phone calls.
The result of all the good weather is that I have a great all-over tan, am happy and relaxed and doing what I like to do best. The fitness regime is certainly paying dividends. I am looking better and feeling better physically. I have a lot better definition and body shape and although I am not doing weights to get some more muscle, I still think I look good. And being happy with oneself is much better than anything else. My weight is still coming down too. After the run and shower the scale showed 67.7Kg.
I did 2 runs since my last mail - my normal one on Friday morning and a longer one on Saturday (a full hour) taking in footpaths and roads close to my home that I have not been on before. Being able to enjoy the scenery as I go is also fantastic. I am starting to understand how to pace myself a bit more when running. I was finding that I generally start too fast and ended up neing out of breath and had tired legs early on. By taking things easier and not so fast, concentrating on breathing and getting an easy manageable pace is better as it means i can run for longer without a break and still not feel too tired. I guess this means I am actually enjoying the runs! Also, I don't beat myself up about having to stop and walk for a while if the going gets really tough (like a steep uphill section). I am not in a race, I am here to enjoy myself and to get exercise so a few minutes of walking enhances that experience rather than taking away from it.
OK philosophical murmurings are over for today - I am off to my patio to enjoy some more sun! Till next time......
The result of all the good weather is that I have a great all-over tan, am happy and relaxed and doing what I like to do best. The fitness regime is certainly paying dividends. I am looking better and feeling better physically. I have a lot better definition and body shape and although I am not doing weights to get some more muscle, I still think I look good. And being happy with oneself is much better than anything else. My weight is still coming down too. After the run and shower the scale showed 67.7Kg.
I did 2 runs since my last mail - my normal one on Friday morning and a longer one on Saturday (a full hour) taking in footpaths and roads close to my home that I have not been on before. Being able to enjoy the scenery as I go is also fantastic. I am starting to understand how to pace myself a bit more when running. I was finding that I generally start too fast and ended up neing out of breath and had tired legs early on. By taking things easier and not so fast, concentrating on breathing and getting an easy manageable pace is better as it means i can run for longer without a break and still not feel too tired. I guess this means I am actually enjoying the runs! Also, I don't beat myself up about having to stop and walk for a while if the going gets really tough (like a steep uphill section). I am not in a race, I am here to enjoy myself and to get exercise so a few minutes of walking enhances that experience rather than taking away from it.
OK philosophical murmurings are over for today - I am off to my patio to enjoy some more sun! Till next time......
Friday, 12 June 2009
Another week
No apologies for the delay in posting - I have been away in a hot climate. Far too hot to run and just right for lazing around a pool (not distance swimming). The result is that I have a great suntan, have lost a little more weight, and am feeling much more relaxed.
Went for a run this morning and, despite having taken a break from running for nearly a week, managed to do it in under 40 minutes. I did manage a run last Saturday before I left the UK in a slightly better time. My weight on the scales today after my run was 68.3Kg so still improving. My goal is now to get down to 67Kg by the end of the month and to be able to improve my run time to less than 38 minutes.
Went for a run this morning and, despite having taken a break from running for nearly a week, managed to do it in under 40 minutes. I did manage a run last Saturday before I left the UK in a slightly better time. My weight on the scales today after my run was 68.3Kg so still improving. My goal is now to get down to 67Kg by the end of the month and to be able to improve my run time to less than 38 minutes.
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Two Runs and a Swim
Since my last post I have been quite good. A run on 2 Mornings and a 2.4km swim. 2 cold showers and a hot one (just for a change) as well as some physical work in the garden and a spot of suntanning.
Weight is down to under 69Kg and my time for my regular run was completed in under 40 minutes! No reason to slack off though. Hope the sun shines this weekend - highly unlikely but I can always dream can't I!
Weight is down to under 69Kg and my time for my regular run was completed in under 40 minutes! No reason to slack off though. Hope the sun shines this weekend - highly unlikely but I can always dream can't I!
Monday, 1 June 2009
10 day report
Time has gone past too quickly this past week. Exercise has been on my mind but not on the agenda. I managed 2 runs over the first weekend of this blog post and on Monday but nothing the rest of that week or this past weekend - it was too sunny by half. The hot weather is not conducive to working out or exercise except in the early morning or late evening. Maybe the weather will break and I get a chance later this week to run in cooler conditions.
No swims this week either - too much activity, entertaining and eating out and commitments elsewhere. Needless to say the weight is starting to creep back on - but still grimly hanging on just below the 70Kg level fortunately.
Cold showers (if you can call them that) are still the order of the day - in fact I find it hard to take a really hot shower now without feeling guilty or wanting to turn the temp to cold. How strange is that?
Hopefully I will be back into my normal reporting routine this week. Look out for a post before Friday (or Friday at the very latest).
No swims this week either - too much activity, entertaining and eating out and commitments elsewhere. Needless to say the weight is starting to creep back on - but still grimly hanging on just below the 70Kg level fortunately.
Cold showers (if you can call them that) are still the order of the day - in fact I find it hard to take a really hot shower now without feeling guilty or wanting to turn the temp to cold. How strange is that?
Hopefully I will be back into my normal reporting routine this week. Look out for a post before Friday (or Friday at the very latest).
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