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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Yep Yummy oaty fruity breakfast
I’ve posted this recipe before – here: https://lornpearsontrains.co.uk/2015/10/25/breakfast-fruity-oat-bake/ and now that the colder days are coming in I’ve been making it each week, for the week ahead. It’s really easy to make and very tasty. I made it at my … Continue reading
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Wk43 into an adventure week
This last week went like this: Mon: Rest Tue: 15 min spin drill +25 min body weight strength Wed: Rest Thu: 15 min spin drill + 30 min KB Strength Fri: 15 min spin drill + 30 min scenic spin … Continue reading
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29th pint given
I was telling my work Twinnie yesterday that I was giving blood this morning, and since she likes to go along with someone even she goes (so they can look after each other) she booked the same time to go … Continue reading
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Wk42 – Out and refocus (not down)
So… I am out of running – sore feet and calves aren’t good and I need to take time out from running to get better. Including a rest day today and around 1-3 rest days a week. No running, swimming … Continue reading
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Sunflower baby
This year I planted my first sunflower seeds. I planted around 6 in total and 1 really took and grew (see it in the pic below) and another 2 grew a bit, but didn’t flower and I don’t think they’ll … Continue reading
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Post Marathon Blues
I’m gubbed. Just under 2 weeks since the marathon and the last 2 weeks has been tough. Race day had been an emotional day for me, and straight away I was sore, really sore after it. I ran the course, … Continue reading
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Run Stop Run
A few months ago I had the chance to be one of the Pacers for the Great Scottish Run again, and I accepted it. Then my brother asked me if I would go up to Wick and look after my … Continue reading
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