Spoons instead… nice ale or chilled cider.
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Ying yang, I knew someone was getting back on their game, robbing my strength.
There is only so much 
to go around.
On a more serious note, I hate training this time of year mainly because the hayfever. I can start to tolerate the heat (if not too humid) but not being able to breathe because hayfever is tough.
I used to think I peaked to early April / early May because I trained to hard in the winter, but then realised its much easier to train the end of Winter in to Spring (generally) and it is other facts that make the fitness drop off.
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Usual CPD day in Hackney, so cycled in as it’s only 20 miles and mostly on the cycle paths.
Colleague from work tagged along, which meant I was soft pedalling the majority of the time in the front.
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This might look okay on paper but its really poor when you look at the detail…
Cycled to work, couldnt face training… only 4.8km, what an ordeal… I remember why I dont normally or often
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I don’t know how you’re getting so much done mate. I’m struggling to get out of bed with the tiny amount of sleep I’m getting.
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2 x 20 minute spin classes.
Waaaaarm.
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6k jog round the river before the heat, UV and pollution get ridiculous!
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Ran
Forgot to switch glasses but hex ejectors were fine
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Update
My last update was for the four months Jan. to Apr.26.
This update is for the two months of May & Jun.26…
Background – My last work contract ended 31/05/26 & I’m taking a break in June & July.
(There will be a LOT of posts on the DIY/Gardening thread shortly. 
)
Swim – Really good to be back in the pool. 
Anything over 10km is a Top 20 month for me since 2014.
Bike – This is the one area I’ve managed to keep ticking over.
Run – Still not great, but almost as much in 2 months as the previous 4!
Overall – Compared to the first six months of 2025, my previous job really impacted my swimming and running, so I will take where I am in that context.
Cheers, Paul. 
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Biked.
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Gym first thing.
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30 mins t mill run at 12.5 kph
45 min spin class ( av hr 155 so working a bit)
10 mins at 13.5 kph 1.5 l of fluids !
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Did my regular 12k run this morning, HR was about 20bpm higher (average and max) than when it’s cooler. It was even 10bpm higher today than it was on Wednesday, even though I was 10secs/km slower today than on Wednesday. I’m not built for hot weather.
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Gym at 5am. Still absolutely roasting.
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6am run with Mrs T and the poop machine
Off to Hebden Bridge shortly for a walk with former colleagues who have now retired
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60 k ish bike ride
4 climbs of hunters, beautiful day old hack but fast wheels and tyres
Av hr 137…nice
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12k run before it gets too hot, still around 26c though, nice route with a few trail bits. Could have done with a drink but survived. Should have gone in maccies for one 
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1 hour with son pacing me
3x12 min reps with 2 mins between
Dry heaving at the end of the third rep
That was hard work
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Gym again this morning.
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