Gym time!

Since the new year (Yes, I could technically be described as a New Years gym joiner, but in my defense I was waiting for a zero joining fee offer) I have begun visiting a Gym close to my workplace.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking to muscle/bulk up, I have no intention of baby oiling any part of my body and it'll be a cold day in hell before I flex anything (or have anything to flex), I'm here as the general consensus appears to be strong core/upper body = better running.

To date, I honestly can't say I've noticed any real differences. The amounts I lift/push/etc have increased from baby bottles weight up to about the same weight as my foot, but looking at me, still fat, still not a muscle to be found.

This guy would destroy me!

As for the running, it's entirely possible my better than expected Lliswerry 8 result was due to stronger core? Not impossible. It could just have been a good day on a flat course too!

The gym itself is decent, plenty of stuff, blah blah. The humour kicks in for me when certain people (always there when I arrive, always there when I leave) essentially strut round the place trying to get people to look at them, and are really obvious about it. Majority have clearly done the work (they also seem to have the time to do so...) and the clearly want the credit. I do chuckle, then fall on my face after 1/3 of a press up...

All things considered, as I also quite enjoy it, I'll persevere and hopefully see the benefits in the long term. Not today however as, unless it's raining bad, I'm running the streets of Cardiff for 40 minutes or so. Not ran since Sunday (today is Thursday... just) and starting to get itchy feet a treadmill just won't cure.

One of the unexpected plus sides however is poundland strawberry protein shakes, may be useless as everywhere else wants £45 a go, but absolutely delicious! Much like drinking Yazoo! Recommended!