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Monthly Archives: December 2016
Books in 2016/17
I’ve been making a bit more time each day to read, and read a few books whilst on holiday too. In 2017 I already have some books I’ve bought which I plan to read, and I’ll dip back into a … Continue reading
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Loch Katrine 10k – entered!
That’s my first event of 2017 entered – the Loch Katrine 10k. I’m taking a rest from marathons this year, and plan to do some 10k events and maybe a half marathon later in the year. Loch Katrine in March … Continue reading
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My 2016 in numbers
2016 has been less running for me than previous years, I think I peaked at 1350 miles one year, but this year, especially towards the end of the year, I’ve backed off running to let my sore feet recover from … Continue reading
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Wk51 into Wk52
Last week was a week full of finishing up at work, 2 gym sessions, 2 runs, 3 rest days, and a few days full of rainbows. Pretty rainbows showing up outside my work when they hadn’t been around for ages. … Continue reading
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Wk50 until the end of the year
Last weekend I had finished all of my Christmas shopping which was a bit of a relief. The presents I needed to post were posted, and I just needed to write and send my cards which I post… that’s done … Continue reading
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Wk49 into Wk50
I felt a bit like life was taking over last week – I still managed 3 runs in the week, but with sore legs from my Squat workout on Sunday, I kind of avoided the gym / strength training in … Continue reading
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Tweak to breakfast
I made a wee tweak to my breakfast I prep each week. This week I added two scoops of Total Breakfast protein powder, and I also added a handful of raisins too. (Here’s the original recipe: https://lornpearsontrains.co.uk/2016/10/30/yep-yummy-oaty-fruity-breakfast/ ) Yum – … Continue reading
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Wk48 into Wk49
Let’s see if this works… last week there’s was an issue with putting pets up but hopefully it’s ok now. Last week ticked along nicely training wise, 3 runs and 2 strength sessions just about squeezed in to my week. … Continue reading
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