Monthly Archives: February 2011

you want to take away the pain go out walkin’ in the rain

Trying to think of the right word(s) to describe how quickly the last week has flown by……  and failing miserably! Took a time out yesterday morning to have a black coffee at Costa’s in Windsor and jot down a few … Continue reading

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Are you ready Steve? This weeks Long Run

If you are of the generation that grew up with Glam Rock I think you will remember the above line which comes in at the start of Ballroom Blitz by Sweet. Following my earlier post about Blockbuster I had tracked … Continue reading

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Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs ……

Only Wednesday and already out for my second midweek run.  That said, I think the old legs are feeling the pace from the gradual increase in the mileage, with a few new aches and pains appearing. Following on from last … Continue reading

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A touch of the Bob Geldof’s

Not sure why but today just kind of snuck up and hit me in the face.  I know I should have expected it, but it just did.  After a weekend when I felt pretty good about things and pleased with … Continue reading

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Is there anybody in there? This weeks long run

As the mornings get lighter so the weekly mileage starts to creep us as the weekly long runs get longer. This week’s was 14 miles, and having looked at the weather forecast for the weekend I had plumped for Saturday … Continue reading

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Does anyone know the way? There’s got to be a way ……..

Out a little earlier tonight so able to include a bit of road with no street lights. Nice to have a slight variation in the route. Settling into the run and about half a mile in when in the earphones … Continue reading

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Tonights run – Madonna, Gnarls Barkley and tight calf muscles

Just about recovered from the weekends long run so time to get out again tonight.  After a gloriously sunny day it was a fairly bright chilly evening with clear skies.  Temperature was dropping fast so no time to hang around! … Continue reading

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Long weekend in Epernay

A trip to Epernay the home of champagne in the company of our good friends Alison and John. Only a short trip (in terms of duration) but both enjoyable and relaxing – a great way to kick off the birthday … Continue reading

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