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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Mileage for May
My running has been ticking away nicely during lockdown (solo of course)… and in May with one day, and one long run day as it is, left to go… I’m at 102.5 miles for the month. Last week I ran … Continue reading
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Easy take-away alternatives
We usually get a chinese takeaway once a week, and spread it over Friday and Saturday nights. I vary what I get, sometime beef and black bean sauce, something king po chicken, sa-cha chicken or chicken satay. Our local Chinese … Continue reading
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New Under Armour capris!
I treated myself to a new pair of capris the other week and they are soooo comfy. Size large for me, about a size 12. Here’s the link to them: https://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/womens-ua-fly-fast-printed-capri/
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Energy for life notes
We had a zoom session in work today called Energy for life. I thought I’d share the notes I took from it here with you. Things in life drain us and energise us. Below are some things that can help … Continue reading
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Hill Street hill reps
The other week we ventured out on a walk which took us up the back / North of Sauchiehall Street, along a street which was aptly named ‘Hill Street’. Just off of Charing Cross, some new build flats have been … Continue reading
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Training & nutrition for next two weeks onwards
I’ve been a bit lax with posting what I’ll do training wise… well here’s what I’m planning for the next couple of weeks. Wk21 – 18 May Mon: 3M walk or run / Spin & Strength Tue: Hills Wed: 3M … Continue reading
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9.5 miles not really in the rain
I woke up this morning to the first day of rain in a long time. I was nearly put off going for my 9 mile long run, then I remembered, I don’t melt when it rains. I had a leisurely … Continue reading
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Wk20 into Wk21 in lockdown
Strange days still… but the strange days seem to becoming the norm. The last couple of long runs I did took it out of me a little… the first one was fine, but Monday’s 15 miler laid me up a … Continue reading
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What’s wrong with being bored?
I’m bored. I’m doing similar things most days, and I’m a bit bored. But it’s not all that bad. I have a nice house and a roof over my head, a nice garden, and a Garagym, along with anything else … Continue reading
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Long run wk20
Today’s long run felt a bit harder than last weeks… it was the same distance, and I ran it 14 seconds faster this week, but with a lower average heart rate. Last weeks was uphill for the first half, then … Continue reading
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