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Monthly Archives: March 2021
Wk11 & 12 into Wk13
A week of leave… and we didn’t do much, but it’s all good… walks, runs, eating (in mostly), sleeping, strength … lockdown a plenty. Here’s the exercise I did in the last two weeks: This last week I’ve not been … Continue reading
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Latest addition to the garagym / cafe
Ok… I admit it… this may be getting silly now… but stick with me. So, sometimes, I wake up early on the weekends and want to get in the gym, or go a run first thing. But I like to … Continue reading
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Foxy’s Garagym hoodies
I don’t know why this took me so long, but I finally have my hoodies branded with my Foxy’s Garagym logo. Ha. I wear them in the gym as a warm up, and I’d had the chest logo printed on … Continue reading
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Wk10 into Wk11
Last week was a bit of a big week for me, for a few reasons… but physically I was a bit tired after giving blood on Thursday, so I took some time to rest and recover. I started off the … Continue reading
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Reminder to take it easy
Yesterday as I was giving blood I decided a good rest day with plenty of fluids was in order… and an early night to recover too. Then when Debbie messaged me and asked me for a run, and I was … Continue reading
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Current listen…
Here’s the current audiobook I’m listening to. It’s very good! I would recommend to anyone who likes to help others.
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Pint number 35 given!
I haven’t given blood for quite a while, since last September or before I think… so it’s about time. There are options to give blood at the Louise Jordan (just now / March 2021)… which is about 10 mins away, … Continue reading
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Got my custom nike metcons!
So as scheduled… my custom made nike metcons arrived today. They were designed by me, for use Jen the garagym. And my order confirmation says they were made by someone in New Delhi. Then dispatched by UPS to me, in … Continue reading
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Wk9 into Wk10 & new treats
Life took over a wee bit at the start of this week, so I didn’t blog about my training, but that’s ok. I also recognised that I needed a bit of time out to chill. here’s my update of what … Continue reading
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Custom-Made Nikes on their way!
Yahoo… my Custom-Made Nike Metcon’s are on the way! See more here: https://lornpearsontrains.co.uk/2021/02/07/customised-nike-metcon-6s/ https://lornpearsontrains.co.uk/2021/02/13/custom-metcons-ordered/
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