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At the start of 2021, I did a round up of 2020 and included some running stats. Over the last year though, my running has got a bit more serious I suppose. So I'm dedicating a whole post to look back at what I've achieved. Total Stats Active days: 278Total time: 239 hoursTotal distance: 1853… Continue reading Running Review 2021
There's no hiding from it.... I'm 40 now. For what it's worth, I don't much care and I don't feel any different - what's all the fuss about? Why is thirty-nine one thing, and forty another? Given that a big party seemed unreasonable, foolish to plan in case of some disaster unthinkable in the before… Continue reading RED 40: running for forty days
This is (yet another) post about running. This time though, running is just the example that applies to me and my life at the moment. A goal So here we go..... people often have bucket lists before big birthdays, or they set personal goals that they want to achieve, sometimes with a deadline and sometimes… Continue reading Achievement Unlocked
While out running at the end of February, having a totally awesome run, just feeling fantastic and enjoying every step in the early spring sunshine, I reflected that the music I was listening to (and singing along to the choruses) had a huge effect on my enjoyment of the run. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzOg1Ilfc7/ Music while running So,… Continue reading My running playlist
I already shared some pictures of my RED January efforts. Its the first time that I've participated in an effort like that, I did some last year but not officially and didn't run every day. I quite wanted to look back and reflect on how I coped, what I learned and plan what I'm going… Continue reading RED January Review
If you follow me over on Instagram, you probably won't have managed to avoid noticing that I've been taking part in RED January. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKj47belHUK/ Its been a very interesting month to venture out every day, we've had some wet weather, some snowy weather, some very cold weather, some dreadful weather, and some really hard runs… Continue reading RED January in Pictures
I started running a bit on holiday in summer 2019. Then that autumn I started couch to 5km, never finished it as I got a bit bored of the treadmill. In January, I ran every day except Sundays, finally making it to 5km. Then in February and March I managed 10km, surprising myself and discovering… Continue reading Learning to run: part 4
1) Try to order holiday inspired food. It won't be the same. (Pictured: toast with rocket, goats cheese, walnuts and honey. Very ordinary.) 2) Let your colleagues catch you exercising. (I was successful in this.) 3) Allow colleagues to choose restaurant at the point of needing dinner. (Better to plan ahead to avoid all the… Continue reading Work trip don’ts
I'm off for my "annual" (it's my second time) trip to attend a worldwide tech writer leaders workshop. It's not far for me compared to my colleagues travelling from N America, but I dislike travelling alone. So here are my essentials to pack to make the journey easier and the stay more comfortable. Travel Folder… Continue reading Work Trip: essential packing
Not for the first time, I am trying to get fit. Over the years there have been several, all very short-lived, attempts. The most successful was when I worked in the office, didn't have children yet, and was encouraged by a colleague who was into yoga. At that time, she got me to 2 yoga… Continue reading Learning to run: part 1
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