It's worse than that, it's gym, Jim

[bouteillebleu]

Gym again today. Managed 15 minutes on crosstrainer, did a fair amount of pressups (15/10/10/10/15 - didn't take notes on suggested numbers from http://hundredpushups.com/ alas) against the guardrail by the stairs, tried the arm resistance machine and gave up after about two minutes because left hand was aching, did a few minutes on a treadmill.

Treadmill unfortunately not great for practising paladin jog. Suppose I will have to find interesting places in Cambridge to run instead, OH THE HORROR.

Rowing machines possibly a good plan for near end rather than near start of workout, because at the start I'm not really warmed up and thus my leg muscles can't compensate for weak knees (also, lower back gripes a bit). Rowing machines occasionally dubious because I am a technique snob and don't want to have to look at rubbish rowers. :)

While going to the gym is getting me to actually do more exercise and sweat more (always good), I'm not sure I'm using the time as well as I could. Going to look at http://www.stumptuous.com/ and go on Wednesday with more of a plan.

Comments

[fyrheafoc.livejournal.com]

...how exactly *does* one jog like a paladin?

[delta_mike]

Inquiring minds want to know.

[bouteillebleu.livejournal.com]

Ooh, river paths, that's a good point. If the weather's not too bad this weekend I may go for a wander, by which I mean an embarrassingly unfit paladin-jog, by the side of the Cam (which has the advantage that (a) there are nice pubs near the end and (b) I can sit and watch rowers and be smug about not rowing).

It also occurs to me that Potch's shoulder bag is the perfect size to be able to carry useful stuff on such an expedition and not jog around too much. :)