Cycling Fitness / Training Advice

Ah right, I had images of you battling through 5 foot of snow for 20km on your commuter.

I only ask is because I'll also be a Dad in July and I predict my fitness will go downhill.

At least I can watch full stages the tour on paternity leave (yeah right!)

Bugger. You're right. Bear infested forests, and frozen lakes too.

You'll be fine. Like I said. You need to be flexible, and grab opertunities. Before kids I never 'bonked' or had to poo in a hedge. Due to poor planing of a run with regards to eating. Since kids, I've done both on several occasions.

These days I rarely get to run or cycle during the day. Its always after 8pm when my body is fatigued. Its not ideal, but I'm used to it. The hard part after a long day, and little sleep, is taking the first step out the door. I actually lie in the kids bed, and read them a goodnight story, ready dressed in bibs, running tights, or whatever. To help help ease me out.

I get more out of my training now then ever before. The time is more valuble so I train harder. Plus I need the 'me time' and to let off steam that little bit more now.

I was still racing (track and cyclocross) after my first daughter was born. Had a second 4 months ago and I've barely touched my bike since (although hoping that will change in the next couple of weeks).

It is possible to keep fit but you need to adapt to train when it's convenient and you'll likely find that when you do get the chance to do so you make sure the session counts.

Yeah, the second one ties up that spare pair of hands you had. I quit rugby for over a year after our second. Just could'nt commit, and it killed me letting the guys down.

I guess you'll ease into a routine much like you did for the first (assuming you did, as you still sound sane).