After work, I walked the mile or so to Duddeston railway station (walk 2) and awaited a train to Sutton Coldfield. .. After a few minutes, a train arrived and I clambered aboard. Expecting a packed train, I was pleasantly surprised to find an almost empty vehicle. I settled down for the fifteen minute or…
Training
Walk 1 – To Work
Today’s training plan calls for eight miles so I’m planning on getting the train after work to Sutton Coldfield then walking home from there. To get to work, without using the car, I caught the bus as far as Saltley then popped onto the canal for a couple of miles. Nothing exciting.
Two Walks Sunday
Out of the house before eight for a little walk with the dogs, clocking up 3.6 miles before breakfast. In the afternoon, I arranged with Sue to meet me at The Griffin at half six so set off for the second walk of the day just before half four. I headed, firstly for Water Orton…
Cave Update
Over the past couple of weeks, I’m made a few upgrades to the Zwift Cave. Rocker Plate My homemade rocker plate has worked fine and shown the benefits of a less rigid setup. However, when I’ve pushed it a little, like when I’m sprinting, the board has made a few alarming creaks. I was afraid…
Through the Jungle
Obviously not a real jungle but a virtual one courtesy of Zwift. I’ve had a further shuffle in the office / zwift cave (I don’t like the usual ‘pain cave’ description) and by moving the bike across a little I can leave the trainer set up and still be able to use the desk. Also,…