Moving through life's seasons
Regular readers will have already clocked how I like a few good things in life. This includes a Parkrun on Saturday mornings and the coffee time which follows with my fellow runners. Sometimes I pick their brains about the coffee….. Continue reading “Union Maraba coffee bean review”
My weekly update – looking ahead
A week of slowly winding down, for Christmas. For the last couple of days I have felt myself sliding into hibernation, generally feeling cold. To compound this, all this daily running has meant I have picked up a little injury. More below…. Continue reading “Weekly update – looking ahead”
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.