Monday 27 November 2017
Sunday 26 November 2017
Anniversary Waltz Race Route - Sunday 26th November 2017
A late decision, I head to Keswick, Stair to be precise, and run the AW race route, one of my favourites. But it's a tough day to be on the fells: cold, windy, clag plus mud, snow and ice - so a bit of everything; great to be out, feel alive :-)
Loughrigg - Saturday 25th November 2017
The day doesn't go to plan, but KA and I head over to Ambleside for a steady run over Loughrigg and back via Lilly Tarn.
Friday 24 November 2017
Run & Pilates - Thursday 23rd November 2017
I manage a quick run after work from home; to the summit of Cunswick Scar and back; then to Pilates.
Wednesday 22 November 2017
Broga - Wednesday 22nd November 2017
So circuits wasn't circuits today, it was Broga - a great session.
Tuesday 21 November 2017
Turbo - Tuesday 21st November 2017
A 30 min session on turbo: 10 min warm-up, 10 X 45 seconds steady, 15 flat-out, then 10 min warm down. A means to an end :-/
Monday 20 November 2017
Swim - Monday 20th November 2019
An early start and long day; I manage a quick swim in a crowded pool this evening.
Sunday 19 November 2017
Bike - Sunday 19th November 2017
A chilly day to be out on the road bike; a loop from home: Brigsteer, Levens, Brigsteer, Underbarrow, Crook, Plumgarths, home.
Glentress 21km Trail Race - Saturday 18th November 2017
I race in the half marathon, a spectacular route up through Glentress forest and back down on the Black mountain bike run. Glorious weather, good company and well organised.....a happy day :-)
Edinburgh - Friday 17th November 2017
Heading North for work and then to Peebles / Glentress for tomorrow's race.
River / river run - Thursday 16th November 2017
I manage a short run out along the river and back along the otherside......muddy !
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Catch-up time Saturday 14th October to Wednesday 15th November 2017
So I've got a bit behind with the Blog and catching-up is never easy, so here goes:
14th Oct: Head down to Llanberis for the FRA Relays and recce Leg with KA & Jacob.
15th Oct: FRA Relays, a frustrating day, I don't run well but Peter and I stick by the rules ! But, overall, a good Team effort.
16th Oct: Head for a swim at lunchtime.
17th Oct: A run at lunchtime and Pilates in the evening.
18th Oct: A run after work, with a difference, through the City and along Regents Canal, about 8km.
19th Oct: From London to Cambridge, back to London and then home, all work and no play.
20th Oct: Circuits at lunchtime.
21st Oct: Out early on bike, from home to Brigsteer, Levens, Underbarrow, Crook, Staveley, Burneside and home; 37.2km and then head North in camper to Stirling.
22nd Oct: Run of the Mill Hill Race, from Alva. A great race over some of the Ochills, with a steep up and steep down to finish; then to the SHR prize giving.
23rd Oct: Swim at lunch and the yoga in the evening.
24th Oct: A run with Russ, the Reston Scar race route, a good run.
25th Oct: All work and no play.
26th Oct: Circuits and Pilates, hard work !
27th Oct: Lunch run from Sizergh Castle.
28th Oct: A wet and windy run around Fairfield Horseshoe.
29th Oct: A sunny and beautiful day for a run around Derwent Water with KA, and the my favourite lunch in Keswick (chicken and tarragon pie).
30th Oct: An evening swim.
31st Oct: Three Rivers mountain bike route from Staveley, in the dark - that's a new experience, and a very exciting one.
1st Nov: It's my Birthday; run with KA, from Rydal, Nab Scar, Alcocks Tarn, Grasmere, Silver Howe, Loughrigg Terrace, Rydal; followed by lunch at Chester's. Then 'urban orienteering' in Kendal in the evening, ran with a very fast 17 year old, now that was hard work !
2nd Nov: Circuits and Pilates; hard work but I am a year older.
3rd Nov: A run after work and from work, usual loop along river to Natland and back along the canal.
4th Nov: A late afternoon ride to Sadgill and back; 33.9km.
5th Nov: A run with KA; from Skelwith, Lilly Tarn, Loughrigg, Red Bank, Elterater, Skelwith.
6th Nov: Circuits and a swim.
7th Nov: A short run after work from Natland.
8th Nov: Training, long reps on the Castle.
9th Nov: Pilates.
10th Nov: Glasgow, all work and no play.
11th Nov: Tinto Hill Race; KA and I head to Scotland; a new race for us both, and one which we both enjoy.
12th Nov: A very, very early start and drive to Seathwaite; then a leisurely start, run to stockley Bridge, Styhead and the Great Gable for the Remembrance Service; back the same way.
13th Nov: An evening swim.
14th Nov: Pilates.
15th Nov: Circuits and Training, a fartlek session on the canal path.
14th Oct: Head down to Llanberis for the FRA Relays and recce Leg with KA & Jacob.
15th Oct: FRA Relays, a frustrating day, I don't run well but Peter and I stick by the rules ! But, overall, a good Team effort.
16th Oct: Head for a swim at lunchtime.
17th Oct: A run at lunchtime and Pilates in the evening.
18th Oct: A run after work, with a difference, through the City and along Regents Canal, about 8km.
19th Oct: From London to Cambridge, back to London and then home, all work and no play.
20th Oct: Circuits at lunchtime.
21st Oct: Out early on bike, from home to Brigsteer, Levens, Underbarrow, Crook, Staveley, Burneside and home; 37.2km and then head North in camper to Stirling.
22nd Oct: Run of the Mill Hill Race, from Alva. A great race over some of the Ochills, with a steep up and steep down to finish; then to the SHR prize giving.
23rd Oct: Swim at lunch and the yoga in the evening.
24th Oct: A run with Russ, the Reston Scar race route, a good run.
25th Oct: All work and no play.
26th Oct: Circuits and Pilates, hard work !
27th Oct: Lunch run from Sizergh Castle.
28th Oct: A wet and windy run around Fairfield Horseshoe.
29th Oct: A sunny and beautiful day for a run around Derwent Water with KA, and the my favourite lunch in Keswick (chicken and tarragon pie).
30th Oct: An evening swim.
31st Oct: Three Rivers mountain bike route from Staveley, in the dark - that's a new experience, and a very exciting one.
1st Nov: It's my Birthday; run with KA, from Rydal, Nab Scar, Alcocks Tarn, Grasmere, Silver Howe, Loughrigg Terrace, Rydal; followed by lunch at Chester's. Then 'urban orienteering' in Kendal in the evening, ran with a very fast 17 year old, now that was hard work !
2nd Nov: Circuits and Pilates; hard work but I am a year older.
3rd Nov: A run after work and from work, usual loop along river to Natland and back along the canal.
4th Nov: A late afternoon ride to Sadgill and back; 33.9km.
5th Nov: A run with KA; from Skelwith, Lilly Tarn, Loughrigg, Red Bank, Elterater, Skelwith.
6th Nov: Circuits and a swim.
7th Nov: A short run after work from Natland.
8th Nov: Training, long reps on the Castle.
9th Nov: Pilates.
10th Nov: Glasgow, all work and no play.
11th Nov: Tinto Hill Race; KA and I head to Scotland; a new race for us both, and one which we both enjoy.
12th Nov: A very, very early start and drive to Seathwaite; then a leisurely start, run to stockley Bridge, Styhead and the Great Gable for the Remembrance Service; back the same way.
13th Nov: An evening swim.
14th Nov: Pilates.
15th Nov: Circuits and Training, a fartlek session on the canal path.
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