August 20, 2010

Crisis Meeting

No, nothing to do with the sinking ship. I'm talking about me having a bit of a chat with myself.

A rather large penny dropped in my world and I have come to a conclusion or two about me and my physical condition. It has occurred to me that I may not be in quite such good shape as I used to be. Time was, when I was working on a particular section in the job, that I had three monthly physical tests. These involved either a mile run in under six minutes or the dreaded bleep test, having to attain level ten.

This was followed a couple of minutes later with fifty press ups, fifty sit ups, the fifty bench dips. I used to do this quite easily - bloody racing snake weren't I.

That seems rather a long time ago and poor health and a lack of energy - not to mention will power - have left this Adonis physique a tad on the soft side. I get out of breath opening the post!

That is why I am typing this whilst breathing hard and moist with perspiration. I've just been wobbling about on a white plastic board connected to a Wii. I never thought I would stoop to this level but my sister has been going on about the damned Wii for ages and I have to admit, it has suitably demonstrated my pathetic physical state.

What next, aerobics classes? Nah, can't see me in leotards somehow. But I am going to try and keep it up.

I've also grown tired of chugging about in a bloody 4x4 so I've chopped it in for an estate which may or may not be a mistake, its rained constantly since I picked it up. Anyway, no more driving to the back of my swim every time, I'll have to walk a bit.

Look out world, a buff Burr is just around the corner.

12 comments:

  1. Buff Burr - please no photos especially not to my email!

    I am also attempting to get fitter but by walking a lot. I am out walking most days at the moment and intend to continue for as long as the knee holds up. I have lost a few pounds just this week. Last night was the first night in I've had for quite some time. I was bloody knackered though!

    Conrad

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  2. A couple of days a week on the Teme would either keep you fit or kill you Conrad :-)

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  3. Buy a rowing machine Dave........ just look at me.

    Ok maybe not then.

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  4. It would just become a clothes horse Tone, like the bike and the rest of 'em.

    As I type this Nicky is trying to do a 'step' work out. She has the coordination and grace of a cow on roller skates. But she's way better than me :-)

    Rowing isn't as much fun, believe me.

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  5. "Rowing isn't as much fun, believe me."

    Dave, As a veteran of 11 100 mile raft races down the Wye I can only agree with you there. I sometimes wonder what kept bringing me back for another go.

    It did keep me fit though.

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  6. What's raft racing downstream on a fast moving river got to do with rowing Ade? Now if you were doing it against the current............. :-)

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  7. Do you fancy having a go? I have been approached to help out with a veterans team for next May.

    PS, You train upstream.....

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  8. You've got me started now, this should give you some idea of what you're letting your self in for.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDy5tnAjAq4

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  9. Dave,

    Jesus,have you thought this through ? I've been trying to loose a few pounds over the summer.Cut out all bread,rice,potaoes and have done well on a diet on White Wine and cigars.I'm now so skinny I've got flys round my mouth and Bob Geldorf is at the door ;-)

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  10. Ade, I'm far too young for a veterans team.

    Monty, Cut out bread, rice and potatoes? But that's my favourite breakfast :-)

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  11. On the odd occasion I decide to shed a few pounds, usually brought on by noticing that my trousers are getting tight. I just cut out spuds and bread. Half a stone buggers off in about 3 weeks...... I then stuff my face again until next time.

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  12. Then you go to Spain and eat chips every night ;-)

    Three weeks is not enough for me, going by your calculations I should give up the spuds for about 6 months!

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