Monthly Archives: April 2021

Today I went out for a cycle first thing… and tried to, where possible, stick to cycle paths… it’s just easier, to avoid roads or traffic… … not that there is much at 7am on a Thursday, but nevertheless I … Continue reading →

If you know me, you know I like gadgets and cool things or solutions to issues… well here we have magped magnetic pedals which I ordered at the weekend, and they arrived on Tuesday (all the way from Austria!) I’ve … Continue reading →

As you may have noticed… since I’ve been injured on and off since about august last year… (boooooo)… I’ve been running less and cross training more. In Autumn into Winter I really got into cycling outdoors… maybe once or twice … Continue reading →

I’m in a bit of a strange position to be on the countdown… 9 working days until I finish up working at the BBC. It’s just over 13 years since I started working there, and as with wherever I’ve worked, … Continue reading →

 Last week was the week of workouts and a few walks for me, one short run, 3 spin sessions and an outdoor cycle. And also a haircut – yahoo! Here’s what I did training / exercise wise each day: … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking about identity recently… perhaps because I’ve lost or am about to lose a bit of my identity in the last wee while, on two counts… running and working for the BBC. I remember when I was about … Continue reading →

A good friend of mine recently bought a Peloton bike and before she purchased it, she asked for some feedback on Facebook. Whilst I haven’t tried a Peloton, I first of all imagine it’s an excellent piece of kit, with … Continue reading →

This last week I was less active, with less cardio and strength work, but regular walks, a full rest day on Thursday where I did nothing, and two active recovery days at the weekend (walking). I walked around 16 miles, … Continue reading →

Today a memory came up on my Facebook… it was a link to this post that I wrote 4 years ago. It was after I’d heard about one of the first (of many) job interviews I went for at the … Continue reading →

The last two weeks was a good break, leave from work… left to do as we wanted, but a little restricted by lockdown, we made the most of it with good walks, plenty eating and sleeping and some good activity … Continue reading →