Yesterday I had a slightly nostalgic run along the Grand Union canal. Nostalgic because I’d often run on the towpath when my younger daughter Hannah was paddling in her kayak on the water. This time it was nostalgic, easy going and flat. Certainly a nice way to burn 978 calories. Continue reading “Nice way to burn 978 calories”
Month: October 2019
Weekly update – from Urology
I bet you’re intrigued at the title of this weekly update – from Urology. Well, I had a 6 month check up at the Urology Department in the hospital, to make sure the plumbing is all ticketety-boo. I think it’s as good as it is going to get but time will tell. Continue reading “Weekly update – from Urology”
Never regret going for a run
Yesterday I went for a nice 4.6 mile run. Loved it! Some of the time I was on a kind of autopilot, reflecting on some runs I’ve had in the past. Some I remember well and I realised how I have never, ever regretted going for a run. Sometimes I end up having snot all over my face, or mud, or both. Other features include: Continue reading “Never regret going for a run”
Being poor is more expensive
I guess we have all heard how being poor is more expensive. Recently I had another reminder how life seems weighted against disadvantaged people who are poor. I have known a young adult who just seems to struggle and I worry this is getting much worse in the UK. Continue reading “Being poor is more expensive”
The joy of a technology-free run
This morning I went for a run with Hannah and I forgot to turn Strava on. Strava, by the way, is a GPS app which tracks your mileage, route and pace. Initially disappointed, I’m now thinking it’s not a bad thing to do from time to time. This is really about the joy of a technology-free run! Continue reading “The joy of a technology-free run”
If you could have one thing…..?
While driving earlier today, I heard the radio presenter ask “if you could have one thing…. what would it be?”
This is quite a thought provoking question. Most people it seems, answered by “being happy”. Is there more to this? Continue reading “If you could have one thing…..?”
Weekly update – busy!
I like being busy. None of us know how long we have left and so I like to make sure each day counts for something (although lately I don’t always succeed). I am hoping for another 40 years but we never truly know and that’s why it’s important to do the best we can in life, making the most of the ‘here and now’. Continue reading “Weekly update – busy!”