Whiffy...

Today I speak to Steve the physio by phone and he says that I can keep on with the exercises, cycle and swim (but not breaststroke). And no running yet. So when I get home from work I cycle 10k on the exercise bike - the real bike was so much easier it feels really strange to be back static again. But I'm sure it's good for my legs... Towards the end of the 10k I realise there is a Very Nasty Smell around. Is it my trainers? Is it me? Eventually I realise it's because I've got the cabin doors open and the local farmer has been muck-spreading. It STINKS! But, hey, at least it isn't me that pongs...

After the cycling I decide to swim only as I've got to do crawl and I haven't cracked the breathing thing yet, I think I'll use the snorkel that the pool people gave us when we put the pool in. 6 years on and I've never used it... Trouble is, the mask is pretty big and is supposed to cover my nose, which it does, but then it presses down on my top lip. The mouthpiece is also pretty big and only just fits my mouth, pushing my gums out. This means that my top lip is pinched between the nose thingy and the mouth thingy. I am in danger of developing a trout pout.... I then suck when I should blow and get a mouthful of water and put the snorkel back on its hook where it can stay for another 6 years...

And I am being sent Helpful Training Hints: This one from Roger, the drummer in Guy's ceilidh band...

An Exercise Programme For Older People

If you're over 40 you might want to take it easy at first, then do it faster as you become more proficient. It may be too strenuous for some.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAMME!

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That's enough for the first day.

Great job.

Now have a glass of wine.

Thanks, Rog!!!