Author Archives: lornpearson

A few years ago my Dad read this book and I thought I’d get it and give it a read one day. If ever there was something to give you a bit of perspective, it’s this book. I’m not far … Continue reading →

In the last wee while; with the nicer weather coming in (and my leg not letting me run)… weekends have become about walks. Yesterday it was a good hour and a half walk around the lovely and local Pollok Park. … Continue reading →

Today was a good day… it started off early with a long awaited visit to one out mmmmmm our favourite places to eat breakfast… Little Italy on Byres Road. I had poached eggs on spinach on toast, and a flat … Continue reading →

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 →