Monthly Archives: December 2015

Today I gave blood for the 27th time. I only gave twice this year, in March and in December. But hopefully it’ll help save a life or two.    I’m going to aim to give three times in 2016, after … Continue reading →

It was about touch and go towards the end, but I did it – I ran 2015km in 2015! I run in miles so I rounded it up to 1,252 miles. I ran 7.6 miles today (most with my work … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again, when you maybe have some time to look at what’s gone by, and what can maybe be in your future. New year, a time to reflect on the year just gone, and set some … Continue reading →

Me and my gadgets again – I got this little wireless gadget from Santa: the Withings Blood Pressure monitor. Blood pressure monitoring made easy – you put it on your arm, press a button, it accesses your withings app on … Continue reading →

I’ll not lie, these last two months have been tough. Dealing with everything – I got through it all, and it’s all more or less sorted. Surprises and bad memories put back where they belong – in the past. It’s … Continue reading →

I’ve been lucky today… I hope you’re having a nice day too.  I got lots of presents: – Trainers – a nespresso coffee maker – a withings wireless blood pressure monitor – a rab jacket – some tops – pyjamas … Continue reading →

I failed today. I was going to run this morning, but I woke at 3am and was up for an hour or so and just got 5 hours sleep. Urgh. I used it as an excuse to roll over and … Continue reading →

New trainers for me just before Christmas. 🙂 My red Mizuno wave inspires have done many hundreds of miles and it was about time I got a new pair. Back to pink trainers. They are very comfy. I’m getting a … Continue reading →

It was a bit touch and go there as to whether I’d be able to get ready for Christmas – but today I managed to wrap my last present! And I’ve sent all of my other presents that need to … Continue reading →

It’s been a long 4 weeks, but today I’m back to work after sorting a lot out, and helping my brother sort things too. Last night it felt a bit like going back to school after the summer holidays, only … Continue reading →