Moving through life's seasons
Buying running shoes can be tricky and I was quite interested in trying out the new Up and Running store in Milton Keynes, hence this review. We have bought running shoes and other bits and pieces from their old store over time, so would this new site be an improvement? In fairness to Up and Running, the shop was new when I visited and has probably settled since….. Continue reading “Buying shoes from Up and Running – review”
It has been a few years since I’ve been crazy and antisocial enough to go running everyday in December. And yet, there are some incredible benefits which I hope to try and remember, or at least to have a go at justifying such a mad idea. I wonder whether I can persuade anyone to join me? Continue reading “Running everyday in December”
Probably an unexpected title for this post but I am indeed enjoying this crap weather. Not so much the weather but life in general! This week I’ve had two kidney scans, four runs, been to a charity team meeting, an art group and some socialising. Continue reading “Weekly update – even enjoying the crap weather”
Take one runner with creaky kidneys. Give him a newish pair of running shoes and a good dose of optimism and send him over to the Grand Union Canal. Make it on a crisp, cold and sunny morning and the scene is set for today’s fabulous run. Continue reading “Today’s fabulous run”
“I missed your blog!” said Anthony. I quickly explained we have had my mother come to stay for a few days and being the dutiful son, I had neglected my blog. Rest assured, we still have a few things going on.
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.
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”