They say bad things come in threes. I’m finding it hard to argue with that this afternoon, though normally that sort of numerological guff doesn’t work for me. In the lead up to the 10k, both of us had a tummy bug. Hot, stuffy head, back aches and upset stomach. Mine, fortunately, blew over during the … More Heavy hearts
It’s definitely November. November in Ireland is traditionally a month when any thoughts of misty mellow fruitfulness are blasted clean from your mind as Atlantic storms race across the ocean and take it in turns to essentially kick the shit of this small, wet rock on the edge of Europe we call home. It’s just the … More Have you got a mo’?
Suddenly it’s Hallowe’en, the clocks have gone back, and we are plunged into what feels like preternatural darkness. This is not the case of course, but it does seem to sneak up every year, and then suddenly heading out for a run after work becomes tricky or downright impossible, unless you have either a well-lit route, … More Getting winter-ready
It was a week of marathons and park runs. Last Monday, the Dublin Marathon took place. It was a tough day for the runners. One of my mates from the fire service was taking part, and the day before – Sunday – was absolutely perfect for a run: calm, bright, no rain, no wind… Sadly, the following day … More Oíche Shamhna Shona Daoibh!
It’s not often you get the chance to take part in an inaugural parkrun. Our local one up ’til now has been Griffeen Park in Lucan. Yesterday (24th October, 2015) was the very first parkrun in the grounds of Castletown House in Celbridge. I hadn’t planned to do another 5k so soon after last week’s exertions … More The inaugural parkrun at Castletown House
IN WHICH WE TRY AND GET BACK TO REGULAR WAYS IN THE POOL; GET BACK OUT FOR A FEW RUNS, WITNESS SOME MORE WONDERFUL WILDLIFE MOMENTS, AND DISCOVER SOME RESIDUAL FITNESS FROM THE HALF-IRONMAN TRAINING… This week we tried to put some shape on things, in terms of training. I don’t imagine I’m any different … More Treading water
This last week has been a busy one with work and a charity event I was involved with. Even though the new Shimano pedals had arrived in the post and I was itching to fit them to the bike, there was no point without the shoes. I had been shopping around on Adverts, and one … More If the shoe fits…
Friday. Nearly a week since we set off up north for the Ireman Triathlon. The running gag in this house for the whole summer has been to look out the window, and if it was a fine day, say “great weather for a triathlon…” Well, as it turned out, the weather was perfect for Ireman. … More It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day…
Whoa, we’re half way there Whoa, livin’ on a prayer Take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear Whoa, livin’ on a prayer ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ Bon Jovi So. That was tough. The Ireman Triathlon took place yesterday (Sunday 27th September, 2015) up in Groomsport on the Ards Peninsula near Bangor, Co. Down. I had … More Halfway There (The Ireman Race Report)
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