Jaysus I’d love a biscuit. I have a serious weakness for the ol’ biscuit. Doesn’t really matter what sort. All time and all round favourite would be a McVitie’s Digestive. Versatile, tasty, simple. On their own, or with a nice slab of tangy cheddar. But then you can get dark chocolate ones too, and they’re … More Saved by the bell
‘The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.’ ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ Robert Frost Week 3 of the programme draws to a close, and despite the lean times in the station for time off, … More Miles to go…
Current work roster situation means I’m confined to the station gym. Just knocked out an hour on the bike. Was hoping to keep the average to 30km/h. Managed that reasonably well! Alas, swimming will not be so easy…
“Oh you silly thing You’ve really gone and done it now Oh you silly thing You really gone and done it now” ‘Silly Thing’ Sex Pistols I suppose I could have used Bon Jovi’s Livin’ on a prayer just as easily. But the Sex Pistols are way cooler. In any case, all I’ve done is … More Halfway there…
I was hoping to round off week 2’s training with a nice long, easy run. Then I checked the programme. It said: 2. Hills/technique. Further explanation revealed a warm up of 10-15 mins followed by 8-10 x 30 sec hill repeats on a 4-5% incline. And then something about posture, cadence and knee drive, but … More Up and down the hill
“Accused and tried and told to hang I was nowhere in sight when the church bells rang Never was the kind to do as I was told Gonna ride like the wind before I get old.” ‘Ride like the wind’ Christopher Cross So, yesterday was a day of rest. Not a biblical day of rest. … More Ride like the wind (with the promise of rain)
… IN WHICH OUR INTREPID HERO STRUGGLES MANFULLY INTO WEEK TWO OF THE PROGRAMME, LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT EGYPTIAN ENGINEERING, HEART RATES, AND DISCOVERS GROWN MEN IN FAIRY WOOD… Week Two is upon us, and all three of the main ‘key’ sessions have been completed; id est: Bike with 2 x 20 minute intervals built in, … More Quality, not quantity…
Each Park Run newsletter arrives with a variety of info on runs around the country, and news on sponsorship and T-shirts, etc. This caught my eye from the latest one just in the box. It’s Griffeen, in Lucan, where I go to ‘Park Run’. I hope Teresa McCarthy doesn’t mind me re-posting her feedback. It … More A Park Runner, from the heart…
I have been hugely impressed with the Iron Cowboy’s 50/50/50 attempt. If you have been missing in action, then check out his site. He’s well on his way to completing a mammoth – nay – Herculean task. The athletic ability is complemented by a very smart piece of web design, and as I do a little of this … More Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Set off up the Black Avenue. Greeted with a low-flying mewling buzzard. It’s warm and pleasant and overcast. Top the hill and down the long stretch towards the treatment plant. Recently-laid tarmac path overgrown with lanky annuals, all keen to exploit the freshly-turned earth. Turn left up the long draw past St. Catherine’s Well and out … More Training Week 1 for Half Iron concludes with a long(ish) run in the Park
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