yep, I agree. Mind you lifting weights has cost me 2 steroid injections as part of my training for rock climbing. Running is OK for aerobic fitness but you are quite right about stretching. This is really important and I know when I climb if I haven;t done the requisite stuff. It’s not all about stretching though, it’s about general fitness and lets get this straight. When you are aerobically fit you feel good and consequently perform better at whatever sport you choose. Just get fit you lot!!

have a good one

ken

The most enjoyable fitness programme I know (for a desk worker who won’t be going rock climbing, running marathons or anything like that) is .... a sunny week of easy intermediate skiing. Richard

Agreed, as before. I’ve just returned from the fells carrying weights in the rucksack plus two mad dogs. I feel great but should have stretched before I set off. Trouble is dogs can’t wait for that sort of stuff. Hardest work was kicking steps in frozen snow with dogs sliding on their arses down the fell. Another tip. very hot shower on return to relax taut muscles. Add a couple of beers and a lie down on the settee. Goodnight everybody at 2pm!!

Cheers Ken

PS end of service . Off to Tremblant boarding on Tuesday.

Sounds great on the fells today, Ken. Where did you hike?

I revive tired muscles with the cold water immersion treatment and ten minutes elevated legs (no rude comments, please!) After the hot shower, I direct the nozzle onto the legs and gradually decrease the temperature til it’s cold.

Works wonders after a day on the slopes. Funny, but last year I went for a massage in the hotel after a long day on the slopes - thinking that would be excellent treatment instead of the ‘ouch’ icy water - but next day the muscles were really tight and sore. So it was back to the cold water regime.

Have fun in Tremblant, Ken. Please do report back. Oh, and would you collect some food/drink prices for us please!  Cheers.

Wendy

I’ve not left yet! Went up Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell and Barf from Whinlatter. Lot of packed ice & a bit iffy for an easy walk.
You can put your legs where you like. they are yours after all. Not sure about this cold water immersion bit. maybe I’m getting a bit soft in my dotage. I accept what you say though. I use hot water to disperse lactic acid by dilating veins and arteries. ~Cold water shuts them down although the gradual bit make common sense. I’m fortunate (or stupid) in that I had one of these walk in showers with wall jets installed. A bit on the expensive side but with two jets on your calves and the other two on your shoulders is bliss. A very easy way to spend 30 mins in there. I have yet to organise the spot for the wine and beer. Better cut a hole in the screen. The bad news is that the dogs like this as well so it is a shower for three.

The bit about massage makes sense. I’ve tried this a couple of times and found the same as you although I suspect that the muscles are just plain knackered so a days rest is needed. Same principle applies but with a difference. After massage it is a couple of glasses of wine, a hot fire and goodnight Vienna!

I’ll report back from Tremblant in 2 weeks although the forecast sounds crap. 2 days after arrival they have forecast 45mph winds.

Cheers

Ken