So far in 2012, I've ridden 720 bike kilometres and run 116.
That might seem a lot, but last year at the same time I'd completed 908 on wheels and 258 on foot.
There are several reasons I'm so far behind. One is that this year I have a car, and am able to choose not to ride to work sometimes.
Another is that last year my only other physical activity was two Karate classes a week. This year I'm going to five martial arts sessions each week. Two of these are on Saturday, which used to be my top running day.
So I have reasons I am doing less, but it still sticks in my craw. I'd like to be at least closer.
As my records are by week, I actually have until bedtime Saturday to catch up a little. No car to work for me. That should add a few kms to the total. I will also squeeze a run into Saturday.
What else can I do? There are no martial arts tonight or Friday. I will run on both of these days as well.
So I'll sneak up a bit on the 2011 version of me.
To actually catch up, I'll have to up the pace week after week.
Don't know if I can do that.
I am a 68 year old retired teacher living on the west coast of Canada. I spent over 30 years as a student of Karate until my knees stopped liking it. My current passionate activity is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, which I've been at for about 13 years.
Impressive sir. Your making my mild attempts at getting more fit seem paltry. Well at least I have a few years to catch up to you! Thanks for the inspiration.
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