tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post5146138799129422374..comments2024-03-29T04:52:14.588+00:00Comments on Bite-sized thoughts: Fortnightly Fitness Fridays - Musings on the OlympicsKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-86239241373766017052012-05-07T08:59:04.113+01:002012-05-07T08:59:04.113+01:00Wouldn't that be lovely, a city full of cartwh...Wouldn't that be lovely, a city full of cartwheeling workers? Much more fun than being stuck at desks!<br /><br />I actually make Mr B pump up my tyres :P It's one of those things I'm terrible at doing - so before him, I was like you and they ran down and then it was far less enjoyable when I did ride. Good to hear you have found panniers good too, it sounds like they may be the better option than a basket. Thanks!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-56721362695482835322012-05-07T04:08:20.127+01:002012-05-07T04:08:20.127+01:00I find that every four years when the olympics com...I find that every four years when the olympics comes around it finds me in a different mood - sometimes I watch religiously, sometimes I barely notice them at all and sometimes I quite enjoy all the politics around it - mostly love the swimming and gym. <br /><br />It would be nice to think of all those office lights on around the city because workers are taking advantage of the opportunity to cartwheel down the hallways :-)<br /><br />RE your goals - good luck with the marathon and with cycling more - I am trying to cycle at work at least once a week so am saying some prayers to the weather gods to hold off while I ride. I find that if I don't cycle often enough my wheels go slack and then I feel even less fit - do you find that too or are you more organised in keeping them pumped up? I also used to have panniers which were great for market trips but I foolishly loaned them out to someone who had no respect for people's things and they just disappeared. But I do recommend them and have been told a basket at the front can make the bike unbalanced.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-31530562240793214992012-05-05T11:00:11.763+01:002012-05-05T11:00:11.763+01:00It's an infectious event!It's an infectious event!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-58863066434506642772012-05-05T10:53:27.572+01:002012-05-05T10:53:27.572+01:00Love all things Olympic!Love all things Olympic!Liz@LastChanceTraininghttp://www.lastchancetraining.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-91302446391565810132012-05-05T10:48:06.428+01:002012-05-05T10:48:06.428+01:00Thanks Cait - and yes, the level of motivation fro...Thanks Cait - and yes, the level of motivation from Olympic level training is pretty huge!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-41936320600790807382012-05-05T10:46:54.622+01:002012-05-05T10:46:54.622+01:00I'm with you - the history for some of the ath...I'm with you - the history for some of the athletes is pretty fascinating. And inspiring in itself.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-55746545461184458322012-05-05T10:45:44.479+01:002012-05-05T10:45:44.479+01:00Me too :) It's amazing how good some of the Ol...Me too :) It's amazing how good some of the Olympic caliber athletes are!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-78041480845705631122012-05-05T10:45:06.786+01:002012-05-05T10:45:06.786+01:00Yes! You sound just like me :) For those few weeks...Yes! You sound just like me :) For those few weeks, anything is possible!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-44865542887218166472012-05-05T10:41:56.395+01:002012-05-05T10:41:56.395+01:00There are :) Some odd events, too!There are :) Some odd events, too!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-12736241028889451192012-05-05T10:41:08.009+01:002012-05-05T10:41:08.009+01:00Thank you so much for those bike suggestions - rea...Thank you so much for those bike suggestions - really, really helpful. I'll look up your one! I like the idea of podcasts for pilates / yoga, too; I'd never thought of that. Thanks!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-62793147343156920322012-05-05T10:39:34.188+01:002012-05-05T10:39:34.188+01:00I'd forgotten that, with the timing of your tr...I'd forgotten that, with the timing of your trip! How exciting - I imagine London will be buzzing.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-29680863844933682342012-05-05T10:39:17.657+01:002012-05-05T10:39:17.657+01:00You're clearly more laid back about it than me...You're clearly more laid back about it than me :)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-47059677027051571492012-05-05T09:04:34.484+01:002012-05-05T09:04:34.484+01:00YES i'm stoked for the olympics!! and i think ...YES i'm stoked for the olympics!! and i think they should inspire us all to reach for our own goals, even if we know we'll never end up at the actual Oly's the message is to stretch ourselves. i'm always motivated by these fantastic athletes and u have an AWESOME plan ahead...great goals and u'll get there girl. :)Cait the Arty Runnerchickhttp://caitchock.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-36591650302249534672012-05-05T05:05:05.493+01:002012-05-05T05:05:05.493+01:00I love to watch the Olympics! Summer and Winter :...I love to watch the Olympics! Summer and Winter :) I think the actual competitions are fantastic, but I also love the back stories of the athelets. <br /><br />This summer I hope to get back into running more often. :)Brandihttp://faithfitnessandlaughter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-85074962254540186312012-05-04T14:26:40.082+01:002012-05-04T14:26:40.082+01:00I think that the Olympics are so exciting. I can&#...I think that the Olympics are so exciting. I can't wait to watch them! I think they also motivate me even though I know that I am far from being an Olympic caliber athlete. :-)Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-64276285354361578702012-05-04T12:22:32.265+01:002012-05-04T12:22:32.265+01:00I absolutely love the Olympics and I believe the a...I absolutely love the Olympics and I believe the athletes deserve our support. I also begin to think that perhaps it's not too late for me to be a marathon runner or maybe I could join the Masters and be a swimming champion but like you say, after the Olympics the enthusiasm wanes and I ease back into doing very little, but, for a few weeks every four years, I'm MOTIVATED! XXHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-25492122906832277532012-05-04T11:46:31.890+01:002012-05-04T11:46:31.890+01:00Your enthusiasm is infectious. I don't follow ...Your enthusiasm is infectious. I don't follow sorting events at all, but there ate definitely some fun things at the Olympics.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-67311966058439054242012-05-04T04:41:36.039+01:002012-05-04T04:41:36.039+01:00Lul at the thought of you cartwheeling around acad...Lul at the thought of you cartwheeling around academic corridors!<br /><br />I really love the rack and panniers I have on my bike. For work commutes I only fill one bag, but when we ride to the asian grocery or I cycle to markets, it's good to have both to distribute the weight, and also if we buy big/lots of things, there is plenty of room. My pannier is a "deuter rack pack uni" if you decide to go that route.<br /><br />Also, (I must be in an advice-y mood today!) I have found that podcasts are useful when I've not got the motivation to regularly attend yoga/pilates classes. There are lots of free ones, and it's a bit more structured than just doing it on my own, so I find I do more and try harder.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522718077350466894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-22667919913521929622012-05-04T04:14:59.119+01:002012-05-04T04:14:59.119+01:00I will be in London just a few weeks before the Ol...I will be in London just a few weeks before the Olympics, I'm really excited to see what it is doing to the city. I do find myself becoming somewhat of a sport tragic during the Olympics, I just admire the dedication that people put in to get to that elite level.<br /><br />My only sporting goals is to keep walking in the morning as it gets colder and colder. I failed that this morning, bed was so much nicer than -2 outside.Lisa @ Blithe Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044161376528094256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543798946611965210.post-11579366749512620572012-05-04T01:07:47.833+01:002012-05-04T01:07:47.833+01:00I actually completely forgot all about the olympic...I actually completely forgot all about the olympics! oops!Simply Lifehttp://www.simplylifeblog.com/noreply@blogger.com