Monthly Archives: December 2014

I just got described as someones ‘New Year Angel’ when I helped her get her bags tied onto her shopping trolley/bag in the street. She had a sore hand and I noticed her struggling a bit, so offered to help. … Continue reading →

Here are two more books of mine, the first – The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sissons, I’ve just finished reading. It suggests you can get fit and lean by living 10 primal laws: 1. Eat lots of plants and animals … Continue reading →

I admit it. I’m sad, but I HAVE to run 2.87 miles today, the last day of 2014 to give me a good round number for miles run in 2014. The DOMS from Monday Metafit and Squat Strength, plus Tuesday … Continue reading →

2014 has been a bit of a strange one, a couple of races, a couple of deaths, a virus and couple of illnesses and a bump on the head. A few events, a couple of holidays, a few day trips, … Continue reading →

I just don’t get how, in this day and age, people still smoke. The bad effect it has on health is widely known, and it truly stuns me when I see people still choosing to smoke. It’s the one thing … Continue reading →

I’ve written about thinking positively and how your words can shape who you are and what your life is like. (See the links at the bottom of this post). Today I’m writing about ‘Positive Affirmations’. An affirmation is a group … Continue reading →

This last week has been good, a nice balance between activity and rest and work, time off and plenty of sleep. Mon: 5M run Tue: Deadlift Strength Wed: 10M run Thu: Rest (2M walk) Fri: Rest Sat: 30 min spin … Continue reading →

This months Runnersworld (February 2015) has the following page in it: Do the fitness for age test and see what your actual fitness level is: To take the test, go to : Www.worldfitnesslevel.org So I’m 34 with an expected 50 … Continue reading →

Wow. I’m lucky. 9.5 hours sleep last night whilst Santa did his thing. We woke up and opened the presents in our stockings and a few presents from other people. I got a voucher for a posh Thai restaurant in … Continue reading →

I saw this on the telly the other night and thought I’d give it a go: You take one Christmas pudding (I got a 454g one from M&S)… cook it as described on the instructions… Then you mix it in … Continue reading →