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RED January Review

11th Feb 202111th Feb 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 11 Comments

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

RED January in Pictures

28th Jan 20211st Feb 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 22 Comments

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

Learning to run: part 4

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19th Aug 202019th Aug 2020 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 33 Comments

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

Work trip don’ts

18th Oct 201923rd Jan 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ Leave a comment

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

Work Trip: essential packing

13th Oct 201923rd Jan 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 5 Comments

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

Learning to run: part 1

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28th Sep 201923rd Jan 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 4 Comments

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

Mummy guilt (part 1 of many)

19th Sep 201923rd Jan 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 1 Comment

Today has confirmed why I said no to the suggestion of promotion and why I still refuse to apply. Husband is away so it's me and the boys doing our thing. I took them to breakfast club, worked, did my second c25k run, and set about the horror of Thursday afternoon meetings. Started at 12.30 … Continue reading Mummy guilt (part 1 of many)

Holiday 2019 D10

Small boy hiding in a towel
12th Aug 201923rd Jan 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 1 Comment

Well himself has managed to convince me he may be actually sick. He's been hot and cold all night, tossing and turning and elbowing me in the nose. Not sure what today will bring. To make sure stuff got done I did a little 2km run and got breakfast. Large boy way improved his lie … Continue reading Holiday 2019 D10

Holiday 2019 D8

10th Aug 201923rd Jan 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 1 Comment

The boys broke the record and slept in til just before 9am. I got up and went for a run. Again! Only 2km in 15mins but did a couple of sprints and it felt good. Got back and they're eating breakfast. Well large boy and himself are eating, small is procrastinating as usual. Himself also … Continue reading Holiday 2019 D8

Holiday 2019 D4

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6th Aug 201923rd Jan 2021 ~ Smelly Socks and Garden Peas ~ 1 Comment

The Euro is so strong against the pound that everything feels so expensive. It's hard to tell whether the patisseries on the campsite are expensive for France or cos of the Euro. So in the supermarket yesterday we had to choose between cheap pains aux chocolats or campsite ones or try the village patisserie. I … Continue reading Holiday 2019 D4

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