Only a short, three mile walk this morning. Nice and easy Water Orton loop. On my return, after a quick freshen up, I sit down and take stock of what I’ve achieved this year thus far. In just two weeks, I have … Walked 91 Miles Lost 2kg Returned to parkrun I also feel fitter …
Read More “Jan 13 – Taking Stock”
Change of plan. Due to last minute family commitments, I had to cancel the planned walk around Hints with the Heart of England group of the LDWA. Instead, I decided to partake of the parkrun which with a bit of a warm up could be stretched to five miles. My parkrun of choice was Kingsbury. …
Read More “Jan 12 – ParkRUN ?”
I’ve been doing a spot of blog maintenance involving merging a previous blog (re-running) into this one. After making one big blog, I started to read some of the older posts and come across one from November 2017 … So, it appears that I took a tumble back in November 2017 landing on my right …
Read More “Jan 11 – That Explains it all (perhaps)”
The usual two miles into work to start the day. It was only when I got to work and got changed into my work clothes that I noticed … … when you have numerous pairs of socks marked L and R it is only a matter of time before they don’t quite get paired up …
Read More “Jan 10 – New Shoes”
Nothing special today. The ‘usual’ two miles into work. Finishing work, I was awarding with a bit of a sunset moment which soon disappeared as I turned onto the canal. The two miles back to Saltley pushed today’s mileage to four miles and the total for 2019 now standing at 62 (Devon).
A.M. The usual commute comprising of a bus and a two mile walk along the dawn illuminated tow path of the Grand Union Canal. A, not too brisk, stroll, completing the two miles in 30:49. I’m finding that two miles is just enough to blow out the cobwebs and get the body and mind ready …
Read More “Jan 8 – Treats”
An easy day was on the cards for today. I caught the bus to Saltley (this is starting to become the norm) before hitting the canal to work. After work, I retraced my steps before catching the bus from the Sportsman pub. Two miles each way – easy peasy. Total up to 47 miles. Tomorrow, …
Read More “Jan 7 – Monday Again”
Had a bit of a lie-in but was still up, breakfasted and ready to face the world before half ten ! I crossed the, not as busy as it usually is, M6 before making my way through Water Orton passing a few horses, but not before giving them a stroke. Leaving the horses behind, my …
Read More “Jan 6 – Sunday – Day of Rest ?”
In one of my previous lives as a runner, I used to drag myself out of bed on a Saturday morning, head for Kingsbury Waterpark (other parks are available) and run three miles around the park with a few hundred like minded souls. Apparently, the emphasis is longer on actually running the course and people …
Read More “Jan 5 – Parkrun Day but No Parkrun”
Morning Again, I took the bus into Birmingham, alighting at Saltley a mile or so from work. From the bus stop, I made my way to the Grand Union canal which I followed towards Bordesley, climbing five locks in the process. I arrived at work just as my watch buzzed for two miles. Afternoon After …
Read More “Jan 3 – Quiet Day”