Qualified Success

[rowyn]

First, those who said on my last exercise post 'use the lowest gear and pedal as slowly as you can (Terrycloth, Quarrel, Siege, and DetroitFather): you were right. I tackled the Hill of Evil this afternoon, and, by shifting to the lowest gear and pedaling slowly, and not trying to go faster to get it over with, I managed to weave my way to the top without dismounting and walking.  I was wobbling all over the right hand side of the road trying to keep my balance, but I Did It.

 

That was, say, the first third of a mile.

 

I went, say, another three-quarters of a mile that was mostly flat or downhill. Then I hit the next hill.  I ran out of steam maybe fifty yards up it, and then found myself not only unable to bike up it, but nearly unable to walk.  I pushed the bike into the nearest puddle of shade, grabbed my drink, circled around in the shade in an effort not to go from 'overworked' straight to 'collapsed', then finally sat down for a couple of minutes because I was feeling dizzy and nauseated.

 

After that, I turned the bike to home, walked a tiny bit, and collapsed on the couch. I was biking maybe fifteen minutes, tops, but that's all I'm gonna get today. Whew.

 

So. Stamina.  Need some more of that.

Comments

[terrycloth.livejournal.com]

Biking is definately a more intense workout per time than walking. Don't know about running.

[the-vulture.livejournal.com]

I've found out quite difficult to get the same kind of cardio demand out of biking than I do from running, even while riding a hilly trail at quite a reckless pace.

[rowyn]

Biking uphill is definitely more intense than walking or jogging. I think biking on flat or level ground is easier than walking, though.

Using the exercise bike is more intense than walking and not as intense as jogging.

[sf-reader.livejournal.com]

Wind is a big factor as well - much like a hill.

[the-vulture.livejournal.com]

Yay! Goodonya! The next time will be easier! :D

[sythyry.livejournal.com]

I, OOC, am doing my own variant on anaerobic exercise: schlepping boxes out of the attic. I too need some more stamina. Lots more.