In this weekly update are a few sticky moments as I navigate my way around our kitchen, aided by Delia Smith and the wonderful BBC Good Food website. The week also included some nice runs, entertaining friends, t’was also the week that Brexit came and went. Finally my friend Brian has sadly passed away.
Category: running
Nice way to burn 978 calories
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”
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”
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”
Weekly update – changing seasons
In reflecting on life at the moment for my weekly update, there does seem to be a sense of changing seasons, in more ways than one. Continue reading “Weekly update – changing seasons”
Improving my fitness
Yesterday I had my third run this week and feel pretty darn good. I really am improving my fitness. Although a modest 12.4 miles so far this week, my running – and fitness – is defo improving. Continue reading “Improving my fitness”