Another catch-up - Monday 15th November to Friday 31st December 2021

20/11: Ride with Craig to Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale 

21/11: Walk from Causeway to Cant Clough & Hurstwood

27/11: Challenging ride after storm Arwen; out to Sedgwick and back through Lyth Valley to Windermere and then Staveley. 

4/12: Wintry Howgill walk

5/12: Longsleddale ride

11/12: Fell Foot Park Run and Reston Scar wander

12/12: Wet ride to Grange and Cartmel

18/12: Rothay Park Park Run

19/12: Run with Craig from Staveley; Brunt Knott, Potter and Gurnal Dubs

20/12: Coledale Horseshoe Fell Race route

25/12: Scout Scar ramble

26/12: Scout Scar run

27/12: Ride with Craig, KL, Berwick, Warton & Arnside

29/12: Sour Howes and Sallows walk  

The big catch-up - Friday 24th September to Friday 19th November 2021

 Got behind, so some highlights:

25/9: Big ride out with Craig, Sedbergh, Garsdale, Dent, Barbon, Rigmanden, Old Hutton & Oxenholme.

26/9: walked the Wandsworth Half Trog route, with L-M and the pack. 

29/9: Autumnal after work ride to Silverdale and Arnside.

2/10: Ride to Shap, Orton, Tebay & Docker; then Reston Scar walk.

3/10: Cunswick Scar walk

8/10: Glen Tilt & Carn a’Chalmain: ride/walk/ride.

9/10: Allt Scheicheachan Bothy & Beinn Dearg: ride/walk/ride.

10/10: Beinn a’Ghlo Munros. 

11/10: Mayar & Driesh

14/10: Ride after work to Silverdale and Arnside.

16/10: Helping at fell relays.

17/10: Very steady walk along river from Staveley.

21/10: After work ride to Warton, Silverdale and Arnside.

23/10: Ride to Gummer’s How, Cartmel and Grange .

24/10: Brunt Knott and Gurnal Dubs walk.

30/10: Walked Hart Fell race route.

31/10: Gallows Hill from Moffat.

1/11: Birthday walk to Grey Mare’s Tail and White Coomb.

2/11: Moffat Sportive Talla Loop ride.

3/11: Croft Head and Capel Fell, with small part of Southern Upland Way.

4/11: Moffat Sportive Talla Lopp ride, anti-clockwise.

5/11: Moffat meander, including Gallows Hill.

6/11: Frustrating ride to Warton, Sandside and Arnside…..punctures !

11/11: Ride from Endmoor, hilly !

13/11: Ride to Brigsteer, Levens, Brigsteer, Underbarrow, Crook, Ings, Staveley and Burneside.

13 & 14/11: Walk / camp Styhead Tarn and Great Gable for Remembrance Sunday.

Plus all the usual BROGA and HIIT sessions. 

BROGA and Ride - Thursday 23rd September 2021

Early BROGA and then a ride with another DW; from town, Oxenholme, Old Hutton, Rigmanden, Sedbergh’ish, Firbank, Docker, Meal Bank and Burneside. A good route. 

Too busy - Wednesday 22nd September 2021

 All work, no play. 

BROGA and Walk - Tuesday 21st September 2021

 Early BROGA and then a late afternoon short walk. 

HIIT - Monday 20th September 2021

 Back to it. 

Catching-up - Sunday 19th September 2021

 Things to get done kind of day. 

The Sow of Atholl - Saturday 18th September 2021

 A short walk on our way home, but ticked off another Corbett. 

Fionn Bheinn - Friday 17th September 2021

 A shorter day out to climb this ‘on its own’ Munro. 

Slioch - Thursday 16th September 2021

 An awesome day, best of the trip, stunning conditions to climb this true mountain. 

Beinn Alligin - Wednesday 15th September 2021

One of the Torridian classics, not the best of weather but we still tick off the two Munro’s, but save the Horns for another day. 

Bealach na Ba - Tuesday 14th September 2021

A great ride, over the pass to Applecross and back along the coast to Shieldaig. 73km loop, but too much NC500 traffic !!

South Shiel Ridge - Sunday 12th & Monday 13th September 2021

 An overnight expedition, ticking off seven Munro’s on the South Shiel Ridge, a great wee trip. 

Sgurr an Airgid - Saturday 11th September 2021

A wet day, but we still manage to climb the Corbett, Sgurr an Airgid, above Morvich.  

Ciste Dubh - Friday 10th September 2021

 A bit damp again, but not a bad day to climb this Munro. 

Moruisg - Thursday 9th September 2021

 A bit damp, so not a bad day to tick off this steep up and down Munro. 

Glen Affric - Wednesday 8th September 20#1

 A lap of the loch, a real scorcher of a day too. 

Little Wyvis - Tuesday 7th September 2021

 Corbett bagging today. 

Bynack More - Monday 6th September 2021

 From Glenmore, a great walk and good weather too. 

Cairngorm - Sunday 5th September 2021

 A short but enjoyable walk to Cairngorm summit, avoiding the main track. 

3 Piste Sportive - Saturday 4th September 2021

 A top day out, tough though. 

164km / 2705m 

Heading north - Friday 3rd September 2021

 To Glentully. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 2nd September 2021

 Early BROGA and then late afternoon ride from home to Burneside, Staveley, Bowston and Burneside. 

HIIT - Wednesday 1st September 20#1

 Recorded HIIT 

August catch-up - Friday 6th - Tuesday 31st August 2021

6th - all work and no play. 

7th - Ride with Craig, wet so slightly shorter, out to Cartmel, Grange and back via Lyth Valley and Staveley  

8th - Walk to Gaddings Dam

9th - BROGA & HIIT

10th - Lomgsleddale Ride

11th - HIIT

12th - BROGA

13th - Cunswick Walk

14th - Big ride, Sedbergh, Tebay, Orton, Knock, Great Dun Fell, Dufton, Morton, Kirkby Stephen, Cautley, Sedbergh  

15th - Scout Scar walk

16th - BROGA & HIIT 

17th - Beater Clough Fell Race supporting

18th - HIIT 

19th - BROGA & Fat Lamb, Sedbergh / Garsdale / Mallerstang loop  

20th - Walk from Ings

21st - Ride with Craig, Kirkstone, Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Askam, Bampton and Shap

22nd - Walk from White House pub to Blackstone Edge and White Holme Reservoir

23rd - BROGA

24th - Shipman Knotts fell race, summit marshalling  

25th - Fix the Fells volunteering, Wansfell  

26th - Early short ride home from Burneside, BROGA and ride to collect car via Staveley  

27th - HIIT

28th - Ride with Russ, from Staveley, Crook,  Crosthwaite, Bowland Bridge, High Newton, Cartmel, Grange, Witherslack, Brigsteer, Underbarrow, Crook and Staveley.  Then walk from Dufton to High Cup Nick for amazing overnight camp  

29th - Walk back to Dufton

30th  - BROGA, Scout Scar walk and HIIT 

31st - Ride from work to Beetham and Arnside 

BROGA - Thursday 5th August 2021

Just early BROGA for me today. 

Ride - Wednesday 4th August 2021

 The Warton Loop from the office, about 25 miles. 

Run - Tuesday 3rd August 2021

 Just the usual short loop. 

Stetch classes & HIIT - Monday 2nd August 2021

 Early stretching classes and then early evening recorded HIIT. 

Beater Clough Fell Race Recce - Sunday 1st August 2021

A new race, and only just up the road. 10.7km / 599m climb. A tough little one, maybe I’ll be recovered enough to race in a few weeks time ??

Ride - Saturday 31st July 2021

 Solo today, out to Underbarrow, Crosthwaite, Bowland Bridge, Gummers How, Bowness, Crooks Corner, Moor Howe Lane, Stavely, Crook, Underbarrow, Brigsteer, Sizergh, Sedgwick, Natland, Helm, Paddy Land, Meal Bank, Burneside and home. 50 miler. 

Run - Friday 30th July 2021

 Another short loop of the park. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 29th July 2021

 Early face-to-face BROGA and then a ride after work, the longer Warton loop. 

HIIT & Run - Wednesday 28th July 2021

 Recorded HIIT and then 4 miles on the Scar after work. 

Ride - Tuesday 27th July 2021

 Lunchtime ride from the office, the usual loop to Beetham and Arnside. 

BROGA & HIIT - Monday 26th July 2021

 The double today. 

Ride - Sunday 25th July 2021

We ride from Kirkby Lonsdale: Whittington, Arkholme, Gressingham, Horby, Caton, Quernmore, Jubilee Tower, Trough of Bowland, Dunlop Bridge, Slaidburn, Cross of Greet, Wray, Hornby, Gressingham, Arkholme, Whittington and KL. 

Staveley - Saturday 24th July 2021

 A walk from Staveley to Brunt Knott, Potter Fell, Gurnal Dubs and Potter Tarn, and the lunch at Wilfs. 

Run - Friday 23rd July 2021

 Lunchtime run through Levens Park, 5k today :-) 

BROGA - Thursday 22nd July 2021

 Just early BROGA for me today. 

HIIT, Run & Ride - Wednesday 21st July 2021

 A very hot HIIT session, a 1 mile run (first time in 6 weeks) and then an evening ride from Natland: Crosscrake, Viver, Ackenthwaite, Beetham, Silverdale and Arnside. 

Ride - Tuesday 20th July 2021

 After work ride from Levens: Heversham, Ackenthwaite, Holme, Yealand, Warton, Silverdale and Arnside. 

BROGA - Monday 19th July 2021

 Early class for me today. 

River walk and ride - Sunday 18th July 2021

 A short walk along the river from Bowston and then a late afternoon ride: Brigsteer, Levens, Underbarrow, Crook, Ings, Staveley, Burneside.  

Walk - Saturday 17th July 2021

 A walk to Potter Tarn and Gurnal Dubs, a scorcher. 

Rest - Friday 16th July 2021

 Still letting that flippin Achilles recover. 

Ride - Thursday 15th July 2021

Another overnight trip to the Fat Lamb and a ride, the usual loop: Mallerstang, Garsdale, Sedbergh & Cautley. 

HIIT - Wednesday 14th July 2021

 Recorded HIIT, a tough one. 

Ride - Tuesday 13th July 2021

From Natland, Crosscrake, Ackenthwaite, Beecham, Silverdale, Arnside, Sandside, Heversham, Natland. 

Rest - Monday 12th July 2021

 Well hardly a rest, but no exercise. 

Ride - Sunday 11th July 2021

 A short but hard ride in Yorkshire. Up Carr Road, down Doghouse Lane, Littleborough, White House, down Cragg Vale, up Mytholm Steeps and down Shore Road. 

Big Ride - Saturday 10th July 2021

Out with Craig: Kendal, Sedbergh, Cautley, Fat Lamb, Pendragon, Mallerstang, Garsdale, Coal Road, Dent, Barbondale, Barbon, Rigmanden, Old Hutton &/Oxenholme. 60 miles & 6,000’. 

Nowt - Friday 9th July 2021

 Still no running :-(

Ride - Thursday 8th July 2021

 Longer loop tonight, Holme, Yealand, Silverdale and Arnside. 

Ride - Wednesday 7th July 2021

 After work, loop to Arnside. 

HIIT - Tuesday 6th July 2021

 Just HIIT today. 

BROGA - Monday 5th July 2021

 Early BROGA today. 

Ride - Sunday 3rd July 2021

 Another big ride with Craig: Burneside, Bowston, Staveley, Troutbeck, Kirkstone, Patterdale, Glenridding, Pooley Bride, Askham, Bampton & Shap. 

Walk - Saturday 3rd July 2021

 Just a steady potter to Potter Tarn. 

Walk - Friday 2nd July 2021

 Just a very short walk in the park today. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 1st July 2021

 Early BROGA and then another trip to the Fat Lamb and rode the Mallerstang, Sedbergh, Garsdale loop. 

HIIT- Wednesday 30th June 2021

 Just HIIT today. 

Ride - Tuesday 29th June 2021

 Didn’t go to plan, two punctures but made it to Silverdale and Arnside. 

BROGA - Monday 28th June 2021

 Just lunchtime BROGA today. 

Walk - Sunday 27th June 2021

 Just a short walk, Achilles doesn’t allow anymore than that. 

Ride - Saturday 26th June 2021

Another big ride with Craig; from Sedbergh, Cautley, Pendragon, Nateby, Keld, Tan Hill, Keld, Thwaite, Buttertubs, Hardraw, Garsdale, Sedbergh. 

Walk - Friday 25th June 2021

 Steady walk through Levens park at lunchtime. 

BROGA - Thursday 24th June 2021

 Early BROGA. 

HIIT - Wednesday 23rd June 2021

 Lunchtime HIIT. 

Evening Ride - Tuesday 24th June 2021

 A long ride out after work, down to Warton and Silverdale. 

BROGA & Walk - Monday 21st June 2021

 Lunchtime BROGA and then an early evening walk on Scar. 

Stoodley Pike - Sunday 20th June 2021

 A gentle walk up to the Pike. 

Ride - Saturday 19th June 2021

 A long ride out with Craig: Oxenholme, Old Hutton, Rigmanden, Barbon, Dent, Coal Road, Garsdale, Sedbergh. 

Walk - Friday 18th June 2021

Just a walk through Levens Park at lunchtime today, hopefully might get back to running in a couple of weeks time. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 17th June 2021

Early in-class BROGA. And then a mini-trip to The Fat Lamb……drive there, ride Mallerstang, Garsdale & Cautley, then eat in pub and sleep in camper :-)

HIIT - Wednesday 16th June 2021

 Just a recorded HIIT today. 

Ride - Tuesday 15th June 2021

 After work, Leasgill, Heversham, Viver, Ackenthwaite, Hale, Silverdale, Arnside and back to Levens. 

BROGA and Walk - Monday 14th June 2021

 Early BROGA and then early evening walk on Scar and late evening walk on Helm. 

Walk x 2 - Sunday 13th June 2021

 Early walk to Cunswick and then later to Potter Tarn. 

Ride & Walk - Saturday 12th June 2021

Out early with Craig; Oxenholme, New Hutton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Whittington, Borwick, Warton, Silverdale, Arnside, Levens and Brigsteer. 

And back to Arnside in the afternoon for a pleasant walk over Arnside Knott. 

Physio - Friday 11th June 2021

 Say no more :-(

BROGA - Thursday 10th June 2021

 Face-to-face class. 

Training - Wednesday 9th June 2021

 Training on Cunswick, Achilles injury……agony, not a good evening. 

HIIT & Run - Monday 7th June 2021

 Lunchtime recorded HIIT and then a 5 mile run on the Scar after work, not feeling it today. 

BROGA - Monday 7th June 2021

 Just BROGA for me today. 

Run - Sunday 6th June 2021

From Torver, Walna Scar and then the Turner landscape race route, a hot day and a bit longer than expected. 

Ride - Saturday 5th June 2021

 Home and back to my usual route, Warton and Silverdale with coffee and cake at Wolfhouse gallery, no complaints though, I’m still lucky, I live in a beautiful area. 

Spittal of Glenshee Munro’s - Friday 4th June 2021

Heading home, via two remote Munro’s from the Dalmuzie Hotel. Good to tick these two off, they never appealed much he first time, but actually make a good round into remote areas. Enjoyed it today, a bit cooler today but still clear. 

Tomintoul (and back) - Thursday 3rd June 2021

A big day out on the bike, three big climbs each way and a total of 65 miles, to Tomintoul and back. What a great day, the best roads I’ve ever cycled in the UK. And then, as a treat, dinner in the Fife Arms. 

Ben Avon - Wednesday 2nd June 2021

I head out of village on mountain bike to Slugain ruin, and then on foot to Beinn A’Bhuird, a huge mountain mass. Then down to The Sneck and up to the granite tors of Ben Avon, a remote place to be. A great path back dow on the glen to Slugain and a much quicker ride out. 

The Cairnwell Ride - Tuesday 1st June 2021

An early start and drive to Braemar, the weather is good but a strong breeze from the south. I ride from the village to Glenshee ski area and then to Spittal of Glenshee, fortunately wind assisted on the return, and a tea & cake stop at the summit. 

BROGA & Potter Tarn Walk - Monday 31st May 2021

Another hot day, early BROGA on the patio and then a walk from Staveley to Potter Tarn. 

Mallerstang and Nine Standards Half Yomp Route - Sunday 30th May 2021

A hot day, we head to Kirkby Stephen and walk the half yomp route; so quiet given its the bank holiday weekend and the sun is blazing. A cracking walk, well done to Dan, good effort for an old’ish fella. And the to Fat Lamb for a pint and chips. 

Short ride & Walk - Saturday 29th May 2021

Tired this morning, so a short ride via the bike shop and then Wilfs at Staveley, breakfast required; home via Crook, Underbarrow and Brigsteer. 

Then an afternoon walk on Scar. 

Ali’s BG Leg 1 - Friday 28th May 2021

Supported Ali on her BG, leg 1, 7pm start. A warm and muggy evening, all went to plan and arrives at Threlkeld about 10mins up on schedule. Good to be back out on the Round again. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 27th May 2021

Early face-to-face BROGA and then later afternoon ride to Staveley. 

HIIT & Training - Wednesday 26th May 2021

 Lunchtime HIIT and then training, social run from Silverdale and post run beer at Woody’s. 

HIIT - Tuesday 25th May 2021

 Just HIIT today. 

BROGA & Run - Monday 24th May 2021

 Early BROGA and then lunchtime road 10k from the office. 

Coniston Trail Race Route - Sunday 23rd May 2021

 A bit wet, but better than forecast. Ran the trail race route from Torver. 

Ride - Saturday 22nd May 2021

Out with Craig; Holme, Warton, Silverdale and Arnside, coffee and breakfast bun at the latter. A good pace today. 

Rest - Friday 21st May 2021

 Nowt today. 

BROGA & Run - Thursday 20th May 2021

 Early FACE-TO-FACE BROGA, and then an early evening, very wet, run on Scar. 

HIIT & Training - Wednesday 19th May 2021

 Lunchtime HIIT and then training on Scout Scar, struggled today. 

HIIT & Run - Tuesday 18th May 2021

Early HIIT and then a lunchtime run along canal and back along river. 

BROGA - 17th May 2021

 Just BROGA today, feel tired. 

Pennine Way - Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th May 2021

Early trains to Edale and then off walking the first 45 miles of the PW. A bit wet on day 1, but still reasonable views. Kinder, Bleaklow, Crowden and then a great wild camp below Black Hill, close to Crowden Great Brook.

Day 2 stayed dry, and with two burger van stops progress was swift. Finished close to Heb and only a 10 min drive home. 

A really great weekend. 

Rest day - Friday 14th May 2021

 Rest ahead of a big weekend. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 13th May 2021

 Early BROGA and then a lunchtime ride, the two hills, and it was wet, very wet. 

Training - Wednesday 13th May 2021

 Training on Cunswick, a fartlek session. 

HIIT & Run - Tuesday 12th May 2021

 Early HIIT and then a late afternoon run on Scar. 

BROGA - Monday 10th May 2021

 Just BROGA today. 

Wainwright bagging - Sunday 9th May 2021

Out with Russ, and weather much better. Parked close to top of Duddon Valley and a run out to Green Crag, Harter Fell and Hardknott Fell, a good day. And then more coffee & cake at More. 

Staveley - Saturday 8th May 2021

Back home and out for a run with Craig, too wet and wild for a ride. Up to Potter Tarn, Gurnall Dubs, Potter Fell and Brunt Knott; then to More for coffee & cake. 

Schiehallion - Friday 7th May 2021

A long drive, but worth it, climbed Schiehallion, 1083m; alpine like conditions, including the blue sky and sun, plus the occasional snow shower. 

Loch Lochy Munro’s - Thursday 6th May 2021

From Kilfinnan, we head along South Lagan Forest and then up Cam Bhealach. From there, up to Sron a Choire Ghaibh, 935m, and back to the bhealach to climb Meall na Teanga, 917m. Another good outing, weather onside and great views. 

Ben Tee - Wednesday 5th May 2021

So down to Invergarry and a hill run to climb another Corbett, Ben Tee, 901m. Again good weather and snowy underfoot, amazing views too. 

Sgorr na Diollaid - Tuesday 4th May 2021

 Headed up Glen Cannich and climbed the Corbett, Sgorr na Diollaid 816m. Lots of fresh snow which made it tough going, but good weather overhead and stunning views. 

Wild on Wyvis - Monday 3rd May 2021

Headed further North and stopped off to climb Wyvis; a big bulk of a hill and nothing in the way to stop the Arctic conditions coming in from the NE.  Seriously wild on the summit ridge/plateau, and poor viz, but we survived. 

Ben Chonzie - Sunday 2nd May 2021

Heading north in new camper (Wildy), and stopped off to climb Ben Chonzie, a really good circular walk and settled weather too. 

Ride - Saturday 1st May 2021

 Out with Russ on bikes, the Warton / Silverdale loop, with coffee & cake at Wolf House Gallery. 

Rest - Friday 30th April 2021

 A rare thing !

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 29th April

 Early BROGA and then an early evening ride from Staveley with another David W. Out to Dallam Park, Beetham, Hincaster, Sedgwick, Natland and back to Staveley, just over 30 miles.  

Training - Wednesday 28th April 2021

 Red Group Training, a hard session on the Greyhound, 5 reps !

HIIT & BROGA - Tuesday 26th April 2021

 The double today. 

Run - Monday 26th April 2021

 Lunchtime run along river and back on canal. 

Wadsworth Troy Race Route - Sunday 25th April 2021

 A glorious day to be out running; most of the Trog race route, great time of year to run it, dry feet !

Ride - Saturday 24th April 2021

 Early out with Craig; Brigsteer, Grange, Cartmel, Gummers How, Crosthwaite and Underbarrow. 

Run - Friday 23rd April 2021

 Lunch 10k route, no PR’s today. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 22nd April 2021

 Early BROGA and then lunchtime bike ride from Levens to Storth, very pleasant. 

Training - Wednesday 21st April 2021

 Red Group training; 1k’ish hill reps on Scout Scar, a tough session. 

HIIT & Ride - Tuesday 20th April 2021

 Early HIIT and then a lunchtime ride around Lyth Valley. 

BROGA & Run - Monday 19th April 2021

 Early BROGA and then late afternoon run along river / canal. 

Run - Sunday 18th April 2021

From Dunmail, track towards Wythburn, Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, Dollywagon Pike, Seat Sandal, Dunmail. A good route.  

Ride - Saturday 17th April 2021

Big ride with Craig: Greyhound, Sedbergh, Garsdale, Coal Road, Dent, coffee & walnut cake, Barbondale, Barbon, Rigmanden, Old Hutton, Oxenholme, Windermere Road. A tough morning. 

Run - Friday 16th April 2021

 Lunchtime 10k, more PR’s. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 15th April 2021

 Early BROGA and then late afternoon/evening ride to Staveley, fish & chips too. 

HIIT & Training - Wednesday 14th April 2021

Late afternoon HIIT and then to Red Group training on Cunswick. 

HIIT, BROGA & Ride - Tuesday 13th April 2021

Early HIIT and BROGA, then ride afterwork, caught in downpour but then brighter; from Natland, out to Storth and back along estuary. 

Run - Monday 12th April 2021

 River / canal loop from the office. 

Run - Sunday 11th April 2021

Snow stopped play, unexpected dump so shorter run than first planned. But up to Causeway, over to Cant Clough, on to Hurstwood and then back, stunning. 

Ride & HIIT - Saturday 10th April 2021

Early ride with Craig; Underbarrow, Crosthwaite, Bowland Bridge, Gummers How, Bowness, Troutbeck, Staveley, Burneside. 

And then HIIT late afternoon. 

Run - Friday 9th April 2021

 The usual 10k route from the office, even managed some PR’s today. 

BROGA and Ride - Thursday 8th April 2021

 Early Briga and then a later afternoon ride from the office, Lyth Valley loop. 

BROGA & Training - Wednesday 7th April 2021

BROGA and then straight to training. The Brunt Knott race route extended to include Gurnal Dubs and Potter Tarn. 

HIIT & Walk - Tuesday 6th April 2021

 Early HIIT and then a steady late afternoon walk on Scout Scar. 

Pennine Way - Easter Monday 5th April 2021

From Hebden Bridge (Eastwood) to Ickornshaw - 16 miles, a beautiful stretch of the PW, another glorious day too. 

Run - Easter Sunday 4th April 2021

 A run from Long Causeway; Cant Clough, Hurstwood and Swinden Reservoirs. 14.76km. 

Ride - Saturday 3rd April 2021

 Ride out to Holme, Warton, Silverdale and Arnside, very pleasant and delicious cinnamon bun. 

Fairfield Horseshoe - Good Friday 2nd April 2021

 Early start and a glorious run around the Horseshoe, good to be back on the Lakeland fells. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 1st April 2021

 Early BROGA and then a late afternoon ride around the Lyth Valley. 

Run - Wednesday 31st March 2021

 A run in Scar after work, another glorious evening. 

HIIT & Ride - Tuesday 30th March 2021

 Early HIIT and then making the most of the glorious weather with a ride to Sadgill and back after work. 

BROGA and Run - Monday 29th March 2021

 Early BROGA and then a fast paced road 10k at lunchtime, just enough time for the garage to switch winter to summer tyres on Cali. 

Walk & Run - Sunday 28th March 2021

A wet, very, wet day. A short walk in Serpentine Woods and then a run onto Cunswick, the required 5 miles achieved. 

Ride & Run - Saturday 27th March 2021

Morning ride with Craig, out through Ackenthwaite, Holme and then loop of Warton to Silverdale and Arnside. 

Then in the afternoon a run around Russ’s Staveley Fells O Course. 

Short walk - Friday 26th March 2021

 Yep, that’s it, just a short walk on Cunswick. 

BROGA & Run - Thursday 25th March 2021

 Early BROGA and then lunchtime run along river, back along canal. 

Ride & HIIT - Wednesday 24th March 2021

 A ride from home, the big hills route. And then HIIT late afternoon. 

HIIT & Run - Tuesday 23rd March 2021

 Early HIIT and then lunchtime run along river / canal. 

Ride - Monday 22nd March 2021

 An after work ride to Arnside, further than expected but very pleasant. 

Hebden Bridge Boundary Walk (Run) - Sunday 21st March 2021

 Just over 19 miles in ideal weather and conditions, really enjoyed this. 

Run - Saturday 20th March 2021

 The full route of Russ’s Staveley orienteering course, glorious weather. 

Ride - Friday 19th March 2021

 A lunchtime Staveley loop on bike. 

BROGA & Run - Thursday 18th March 2021

 Early BROGA and then a river/canal run at lunchtime. 

Run & HIIT - Wednesday 17th March 2021

 A run on Scar in the glorious weather. And then late afternoon HIIT. 

Ride - Tuesday 16th March 2021

 The usual Underbarrow loop ride. 

BROGA & Run - Monday 15th March 2021

 Early BROGA and then a road 10k from home. 

Orienteering - Sunday 14th March 2021

 I have a steady walk around the second half of Russ’s Staveley orienteering course. 

Ride & Run - Saturday 13th March 2021

Things not quite to plan today; but I manage a quick ride of the Underbarrow loop and the. Most of Russ’s Staveley orienteering course. 

Run - Friday 12th March 2021

 Just a short run on Cunswick after work today. 

BROGA & Run - Thursday 11th March 2021

 Early BROGA and then a lunchtime 10k, with a PR :-)

HIIT - Wednesday 10th March 2021

 A very wet day, so just HIIT for me. 

HIIT & Ride - Tuesday 9th March 2021

Early HIIT and then lunchtime ride from the office to Levens, Brigsteer, Underbarrow, Crosthwaite, Lyth Valley and Levens. 

Run & Broga - Monday 8th March 2021

 Lunchtime run on Scar and then late afternoon BROGA session. 

The Pike Hike - Sunday 7th March 2021

We run the Pike Hike, the shorter version of the Todmorden Boundary Walk. 12 miles, the first 6 along the Rochdale Canal and then to Stoodley Pike and back via Warland Reservoir. 

Ride - Saturday 6th March 2021

 Out early with Craig; Oxenholme, Old Hutton, Barbon, Barbondale, Dent, Sedbergh and home. 

Run - Friday 5th March 2021

 A 10k’ish run from the office, fast pace today. 

BROGA - Thursday 4th March 2021

 Just early BROGA today. 

Run & HIIT - Wednesday 3rd March 2021

 Lunchtime run on Scar and then a HIIT session. 

HIIT & Ride - Tuesday 2nd March 2021

 Early HIIT and then a lunchtime ride to Arnside. 

BROGA & Run - Monday 1st March 2021

Lunchtime BROGA and then a run to Helsington and Sizergh after work. 

Walk & Run - Sunday 28th February 2021

A short dog walk and then a 10 mile in glorious spring weather from Long Causeway: Cant Clough, Widdop & Hurstwood. 

Ride - Saturday 27th February 2021

Out with Craig, a big one. Underbarrow, Crosthwaite, Bowland Bridge, Gummer’s How, Newby Bridge, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Troutbeck, Staveley and Burneside. A top ride. 

Kentmere Horseshoe - Friday 26th February 2021

 A run with Russ, Kentmere Horseshoe - a good afternoon out. 

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 25th February 2021

 Early BROGA and then another ride, the big hills and a PR :-) 

Run & HIIT - Wednesday 24th February 2021

 An 8 mile road run at lunch and then another HIIT session. 

HIIT - Tuesday 23rd February 2021

 Early HIIT, a good session. 

BROGA & Ride - Monday 22nd February 2021

 Early BROGA and then a lunchtime ride around the Lyth Valley. 

Walk / Run - Sunday 21st February 2021

A glorious day and we head to Huck’s Bridge on A6 for a walk over the fells north of Borrowdale Valley, a good morning out. 

And then a run over Cunswick and golf course, feel better today. 

Ride & Walk - Saturday 20th February 2021

Early out with Craig, rubbish weather and I felt even more rubbish. Grange, Cartmel, High Newton, Crosthwaite and Underbarrow - not a good day. 

Then a walk to Cunswick from home, even that was hard work. 

Run - Friday 19th February 2021

 A training session from Sizergh Castle; a bit wet, a bit windy and a bit hard work :-)

BROGA & Ride - Thursday 18th February 2021

Early BROGA and then a lunchtime ride from the office; Heversham, Viver, Ackenthwaite, Beetham, Storth, Sandside and back to Levens for coffee. 

Run - Wednesday 17th February 2021

 10k’ish road run from the office today, usual route. 

HIIT & Run - Tuesday 16th February 2021

Early HIIT and then a run from Staveley with Russ; through woods, Potter Tarn, loop to Gurnal, Potter and then back along river. 

BROGA - Monday 15th February 2021

 Early BROGA, that’s all for me today. 

Walk and Run - Sunday 14th February 2021

 A walk around Portsmouth and then a run over Flower Scar. 

Run - Saturday 13th February 2021

A run from home, over Cunswick, Scout to Sizergh and back along river and canal. A very cold and windy day. 

Run - Friday 12th February 2021

 A run over Scout Scar from Sizergh castle. 

BROGA & Run - Thursday 11th February 2021

 Early BROGA and then a run from home over Cunswick Scar. 

Walk - Wednesday 10th February 2021

 A walk over Whitbarrow, a stunning winters day to be out. 

HIIT - Tuesday 9th February 2021

 Just early HIIT today. 

BROGA and Run - Monday 8th February 2021

 Early BROGA and then a chilly river / canal run. 

Walk and Run - Sunday 7th February 2021

 Out for an early walk and then about 8 mile run in the deep snow. 

Ride - Saturday 6th February 2021

 Out on bike with Craig, first time in a while. Out to Holme, Yealand, Silverdale, Arnside and Sizergh. 

Run - Friday 5th February 2021

Working from home, so running from home; 10k’ish loop one the roads, with a few climbs too. 

BROGA & HIIT - Thursday 4th February 2021

Doing the double again. 

Run - Wednesday 3rd February 2021

 Lunchtime run, just under 10k’ish on the roads. 

HIIT - Tuesday 2nd February 2021

Just early HIIT today. 

BROGA & Run - Monday 1st February 2021

Early BROGA and then a late afternoon run from the office, a very muddy river / canal loop. 

Walk & Run - Sunday 30th January 2021

An early walk up to and around golf course and Serpentine Wood. Then a run from home to Cunswick Scar. 

Whitbarrow Scar Run & Afternoon Walk - Saturday 29th January 2021

Out early with Craig; from Mill Side, on to Whitbarrow and to Lord’s Seat. Then down through woods and back up to summit. Back the way we came and then the That’s Luther loop to get us to 10 miles. 

Then after lunch, to Staveley for a walk through Elf Howe and to Reston Scar.....followed by cake and coffee. 

Run - Friday 28th January 2021

 Road run from the office, just over 10k’ish......defo room for improvement!

BROGA & HIIT - Thursday 28th January 2021

The double today. 

Run - Wednesday 27th January 2021

 An after work training session, tempo reps on golf course drive. 

BROGA - Monday 25th January 2021

 Just early BROGA for me today. 

HIIT - Tuesday 26th January 2021

 And just HIIT today. 

Walk and Run - Sunday 24th January 2021

A dog walk up Beater Clough, through the snowy words, and back down Tower Clough. 

Then a run to Bride Stones Moor, a great area to run. 

Borrowdale Run - Saturday 23rd January 2021

 Out early with Craig, and above the mist which shrouded Kendal. A tough run over the Borrowdale fells from the A6; plenty of soft, deep snow to keep us working hard, but stunning. 

HIIT - Friday 22nd January 2021

 A tough 9 exercise (x3, plus hostage squats every 3 exercises) session, loved it :-)

BROGA & Longer run - Thursday 21st January 2021

 Early BROGA and then I managed to get out for a longer run today, made up for yesterday’s slacking !

Rest - Wednesday 20th January 2021

 Let myself down today, no exercise !

HIIT - Tuesday 19th January 2021

 Just HIIT today. 

BROGA & Run - Monday 18th January 2021

Early BROGA and then a late lunchtime run from the office, road 10k’ish, couldn’t face the mud off-road. 

Ride - Sunday 17th January 2021

 A ride out from Natland to Beetham, Arnside and Sandside. 

Run - Saturday 16th January 2021

Out with Craig, from home to Burneside, Bowston, Cowan Head, Potter Tarn, Potter Fell, the other Potter Fell, Gurnal Dubs, Burneside and home. Hard work higher up in the slushy snow. 

Run - Friday 15th January 2021

 A lunchtime run from the office, out along river and back along canal. Glorious, chilly and frozen day. 

BROGA & Run - Thursday 14th January 2021

 Early BROGA and then a lunchtime run on Scout Scar from Sizergh, in the snow !

HIIT - Wednesday 13th January 2021

 Just HIIT today, but a toughie. 

HIIT & Run - Tuesday 12th January 2021

 Early HIIT and the lunchtime 10k’ish on icy lanes !

BROGA - Monday 11th January 2021

 Just BROGA for me today. 

Walk / Run / HIIT - Sunday 10th January 2021

A busy day, an early walk in the snow with the dogs, then a run over Thieveley Pike and Long Causeway and then a HIIT session.... needed a beer after all that. 

Kendal Skyline - Saturday 9th January 2021

An early start and big run out with Craig; from mine, to Cunswick, Scout Scar, Prizet, Natland, Helm, Paddy Lane, Benson Knott, Mealbank, Skelsmergh, Burneside and home. 18 miles and glorious weather, snow underfoot.  

Run - Friday 8th January 2021

Camper to garage at lunchtime so used that as an opportunity for an hours runs along the river to Sedgwick and back along canal. 

BROGA & HIIT - Thursday 7th January 2021

 Early BROGA and then squeezed in a HIIT too. 

Run - Wednesday 6th January 2021

 Early evening run over Scout Scar and a bit of Cunswick; very cold. 

HIIT - Tuesday 5th January 2021

 Just early HIIT today. 

BROGA & Run - Monday 4th January 2021

 Early BROGA and then a lunchtime run along river and back along canal. 

Beer Trail - Sunday 3rd January 2021

 WCOC Beer Trail, this year from Honister, and with Russ. Only 4 controls but a fab area, and some concentration required. Lessons learnt, as always ! And wot no beer !!

Run - Saturday 2nd January 2021

An early run with Craig. From Staveley, Brunt Knott, Potter Fell, Ulgraves, Gurnal Dubs, Potter Tarn and the More Bakery. 

Walk & BROGA - Friday 1st January 2021

 A walk from Rydal, along Coffin Trail to Grasmere, over Silver How and then back along Rydal water. Then another BROGA session. 

Run & BROGA - Thursday 31st December 2020

 A run from home over Cunswick Scar and back across golf course. Then a BROGA session.