Monthly Archives: December 2008

I’ve had a nice rest over the christmas week – was working last monday, tuesday and getting the new bathroom fitted… it’s all in luckily and I’ve spent the last few days finishing it off…painting it etc – and of … Continue reading →

Well… the weekend was eventful – but not for training reasons.  Had the idea of going running (10k) and swimming, and the gym on Friday night…but the festive mood got the better of me – along with the fact that … Continue reading →

Went to play basketball last night….there were only four of us..and I didnt play too well.. Kept trying to do hook shots for some reason, and kept missing, although I did get a few three pointers in.  And got slapped … Continue reading →

Well, things seem to be turned a little upside down just now - what with christmas coming up and things… I’m ususally taking a rest day on Mondays now and training on fridays…but this week I took Monday, Tuesday off and … Continue reading →

  Back to 135 lbs today again… the 4 week cycle upon us.  25.4% body fat, 54.4% water.   All good.

Had a few days off after the run…Monday Tuesday and got back to it this morning.   Did the 5.1 miles route around Queen’s park this morning. Did it in 42 minutes.  Had a bit of a tight chest, but … Continue reading →

Well – I did the dash in 27 minutes…was a bit slow at the start, but picked up …. ran in a sea of Santas….2500 of us!!       

Well the day has finally come – the Santa Dash is upon us! 5k running around the centre of Glasgow…in -1 degree C weather…apparently it’s going to rain, but I should be ok. I’ve had a bowl of porridge with … Continue reading →

Went swimming last night at Tollcross.  50m pool, so it’s a little more challenging than my normal 25m swims.   I decided that I would try my good old training fins…make sure I did it in under an hour so … Continue reading →

Went to the gym last night…wasn’t feeling too motivated once I got there…but managed to do:   CYCLE: 30 mins (level 9-7), 7.5 miles, 300 calories WEIGHTS: Lower, 15 x 6, 8 or 10kg. RUN: 10 mins, 1 mile, 100 … Continue reading →