I got up early today to get some cycling done before work.
I'm slowly learning the rules of 'how to use the exercise bike successfully', and I'll share them with you for free:
Rule number 1...Create a distraction
I've never been a fan of breakfast tv - I much prefer to listen to the radio in the morning - but it is scientifically proven that time passes much quicker when there's something to watch.
Rule number 2...Keep the remote control handy
This is vital for channel hopping when breakfast tv becomes a little too exciting, or for when an inevitable boyband makes an appearance.
Rule number 3...Banish the dog
I'm not quite sure what he thinks the exercise bike is, but he clearly considers it his duty to make me dismount from such a dangerous contraption. To that end, he either barks loudly or steals things like gloves or tea towels and runs madly around with them until I get off.
Rule number 4...Water
If I have a glass of water to hand, I never need it. If I don't, I can guarantee that I'm gasping for liquid refreshment within 2km. I now make sure I have water nearby before I start.
By obeying all four rules today, I managed to complete 18km in 46 minutes, despite still having a very sore right calf after physio.
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