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Monthly Archives: April 2019
Wk17 into Wk18 & results
It feels a bit like everything with my training is just ticking along nicely and I’m getting a good balance between training, fuelling, rest and fun. I’m being motivated with my running by running with others, and whilst I’m maybe … Continue reading
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Another mystery rainbow gift
So you might remember that last month some lovely (anonymous) person sent me this mug through the post as a present. I’ve no idea who it was from but it fair warmed my heart to receive such a nice thoughtful … Continue reading
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Garmin recommendations
Someone at work knows I have a Garmin… they probably know I’ve had quite a few… she was asking me my thoughts on what Garmin would be good for her… we didn’t get into it in too much detail, but … Continue reading
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April and May plan
Last week I had a few days rest… I still did my three strength sessions, and did one good run – a 10k time trial on Tuesday morning, but I haven’t run since. I’ve done quite a few walks though… … Continue reading
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Easter trip to Dundee
I took a couple days off training this week, rest on Thursday and rest on Saturday, and we spent a day and night in Dundee for fun. Friday morning I squeezed in clean n Press Strength, before we left for … Continue reading
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Wk15 into wk16 & results
Another good week of regular training in the books for me…. here what I got up to: Mon: Squat Strength 1 Tue: 5k easy recovery run Wed: Deadlift Strength 2 – 51/46kg Thu: 40 mins of stairs & burpees(!) Fri: … Continue reading
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Latest addition to the Garagym
I think that’s it complete now… I think I got my last thing for the Garagym… 🦊🏋🏼♀️ A pull up bar with resistance band to help me do pull ups. It’s secured tightly to 32mm wood, which is secured to … Continue reading
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Stair reps & burpees pyramid workout
Here’s what I did in this morning’s workout. I ran over the Clyde to Kelvingrove Park and did the following run / workout before work. Stair reps & burpees pyramids Warm up jog – 13 mins 1,2,3 10 burpees / … Continue reading
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Strength Training Plan April & May
Here’s the workouts I’ll do in April and May. Aiming for three strength workouts a week, but some weeks I’ll do two when other things get in the way (like last week, where rest was required on Monday). I’ll aim … Continue reading
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20kg kettlebell on order
I’ve been using my kettlebell in my finisher workouts, and I decided today that I would add to my collection. I have a shaped yellow 16kg kettlebell (which I use mostly for Swings), a black 12kg kettlebell, a shaped yellow … Continue reading
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