This week marked the start of our official training, at intermediate level, for the Oxfam Trailwalker. 100km across the English South Downs. The programme suggested: "Walk/run on two days for 30 minutes each session. Walk/run for 40 minutes for the third session of the week." I didn't do this at all.
Having gained a bicycle to borrow in the last couple of weeks, I took it to Utrecht and started cycling from the station to work, and back, every day. Depending on my navigational skills (*usually* fantastic), leg strength on the day, rain (makes me go faster) and presence/absence of head wind (my bike is already stuck in the highest gear so this I do NOT need), this can take anywhere from 20 minutes to half an hour. Doing this route twice a day, then back in Amsterdam, continuing this for my part time job, I figured this was enough of a work out for my legs to get used to. That and while still working at the pub, running around and racing up and down stairs for anywhere from 5 to 13 hours/shift, I figured my training had well and truly started.
Next week, the plan is similar, but with the third session being for 50 minutes. I'm not planning on taking my bike to Utrecht this week, as it's pricey to get it on the trains, so the THREE days I'm at work (thank you 9 day fortnight and Easter Friday!), I'm planning on walking from work to the station, which is about an hours walk. Well, I will attempt that for at least for two of those days anyway - we'll see what I manage!
This new job of mine in Utrecht, is as a research technician in the department of paediatric immunology. I am so incredibly happy being there, and it helps that we're already getting VERY exciting results. This role I figure is also an important part of my training as I spend large amounts of the day on my feet, standing at a bench, or walking between all our different labs and offices. Yes, a good start I do think.
On the not so good side of things, our darling member Laura Broome broke her arm in the rather athletic activity of 'Roller Disco' and due to the severity of the break and the recovery time required it looks like that she will be promoted to Team Manager/Organiser/Top supporter and her place on the walking team will be filled by Jennifer's flatmate, Erica. This is comes as a huge disappointment to be losing Laura from our team, but with the fitness guru that Erica is, she will hopefully fill Laura's place and with the two of them on our cases, help us to reach our goals.
So in summary: Week one completed, training plan on my part, not at all followed. We shall see what happens next week.
We are raising money for oxfams fight against poverty and you can help us reach our fundraising goals through the following website: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/KiwiKids
Having gained a bicycle to borrow in the last couple of weeks, I took it to Utrecht and started cycling from the station to work, and back, every day. Depending on my navigational skills (*usually* fantastic), leg strength on the day, rain (makes me go faster) and presence/absence of head wind (my bike is already stuck in the highest gear so this I do NOT need), this can take anywhere from 20 minutes to half an hour. Doing this route twice a day, then back in Amsterdam, continuing this for my part time job, I figured this was enough of a work out for my legs to get used to. That and while still working at the pub, running around and racing up and down stairs for anywhere from 5 to 13 hours/shift, I figured my training had well and truly started.
Next week, the plan is similar, but with the third session being for 50 minutes. I'm not planning on taking my bike to Utrecht this week, as it's pricey to get it on the trains, so the THREE days I'm at work (thank you 9 day fortnight and Easter Friday!), I'm planning on walking from work to the station, which is about an hours walk. Well, I will attempt that for at least for two of those days anyway - we'll see what I manage!
This new job of mine in Utrecht, is as a research technician in the department of paediatric immunology. I am so incredibly happy being there, and it helps that we're already getting VERY exciting results. This role I figure is also an important part of my training as I spend large amounts of the day on my feet, standing at a bench, or walking between all our different labs and offices. Yes, a good start I do think.
On the not so good side of things, our darling member Laura Broome broke her arm in the rather athletic activity of 'Roller Disco' and due to the severity of the break and the recovery time required it looks like that she will be promoted to Team Manager/Organiser/Top supporter and her place on the walking team will be filled by Jennifer's flatmate, Erica. This is comes as a huge disappointment to be losing Laura from our team, but with the fitness guru that Erica is, she will hopefully fill Laura's place and with the two of them on our cases, help us to reach our goals.
So in summary: Week one completed, training plan on my part, not at all followed. We shall see what happens next week.
We are raising money for oxfams fight against poverty and you can help us reach our fundraising goals through the following website: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/KiwiKids
