Although I have a few months to get into tip top physical shape for this, this is going to be a real challenge, esp. since before starting my nickname around the office was Doughnut (both for my love of Krispy Kreams – but also the shape I was taking )
I have made a good start; I went out and bought a bike (the first one I have owned since school) and I can feel the good karma flowing, esp. when I walked into the bike shop, told the assistant, "I would like a bike and accessories but I know nothing about bikes – here is my credit card", he looked overjoyed.
I have started cycling to work every day, through central London, where the biggest challenges seem to be buses, however, I have figured out they are jealous as they are big, fat and slow – hence the reason they try and kill me every morning. Also I am lucky that where I am working is cycle friendly, well they have showers, which is probably actually more co-worker friendly.
I have made a further commitment to Jill, to never wear Lycra cycling shorts, and if I do need the bum padding, then to ensure they are worn under normal shorts at all times.
In an effort to increase my general fitness as well, I have signed up for British Military fitness (http://www.britmilfit.com/). Basically, paying ex-squadies to run a school games lesson in Victoria Park 3 times a week. Which is surprisingly really good fun, esp. in the rain. Although, I am currently in the old, fat, slow people group I think the technical term is beginners.
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