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So … It has now been over a week since my neck went again and my cold has cleared ( why does everyone want windows practically glued shut in the winter, just to create a playground for germs ? ). Anyway, a short back and bicep workout tonight is definitely in order. I’ve already gorged on quality streets for my breakfast for the past week so now starting to think I better do something about it, especially after walking round with my neck stationary and not moving for more than 10 yards at a time!

So, tonight, I need to start back into it slowly and not over do it…

I think just some wide grip pull ups, deadlifts, bent over rows and shrugs should be enough for my back. Then I am going to do curls and hammers for my biceps, then depending on if my body has held up I am going to have a quick 1000 meter sprint on the rowing machine.

I must help the abs to appear again and knowing I have quite a few clothes coming my way for Christmas, I don’t want to disappoint Santa with them not fitting!

I’ll let you all know how I get on,

J.

Bingley’s A team managed 4th overall at the CW (even with me in the team).

As suspected I got a thorough kicking as I wheezed and puffed around leg 2 chasing my mate Martin who was skipping and bouncing along like bambi.

To make matters worse we got lost just 2 miles into the 8.5 mile leg losing around 2 - 3 mins as we trotted through bogs and consulted maps. We then took a bad line off Stoodley Pike which lost us another few seconds but after that we did OK until the last mile when we hit the big climb out of Todmorden and I ran up it like a Chelsea Pensioner.

All things considered we didn’t do too bad and our dodgy route choice didn’t actually affect the overall result so no real harm done.

A few beers on Sunday night allowed everything to be put right (or forgotten).

Now I’m looking forward to this coming weekend which is a fest of biking, boozing and running with an unhealthy dose of santa suits thrown in for good measure - photos to follow……