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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Christmas…
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
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Weekend before xmas…
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
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Friday 19th of December….
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
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Thursday 18th December…
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
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Wednesday weigh in…
Back to 135 lbs today again… the 4 week cycle upon us. 25.4% body fat, 54.4% water. All good.
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Wednesday 11th…
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
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Santa Dash 2008 !!
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!!
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Sunday – SANTA DASH DAY!
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
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Thursday night 11th…
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
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Wednesday night – 10th…
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
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