Thursday, July 30, 2009
Back On Track???
Thought it was high time I updated- I was going to do it Wednesday, honest I was, then we had a power cut- that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
I had a lovely weekend in Blackpool. Saturday was actually nice- it was a novelty to have a day without any of the wet stuff, in fact it was pretty warm, so me and my sis took a walk round Nicky Nook, in the Trough of Bowland area. It's not a long walk but it's quite scenic.
We were walking down the road to the footpath when we saw a roe deer buck in a field;
Roe Deer
I only got a blurry photo as he jumped a wire fence and high tailed it into the woods.
We followed a track through woods to the reservoir;
Grizedale Reservoir
There was a huge slab of stone by the path so we sat and chatted for a time, which was great as we don't often get the chance to do that. There was a short steepish ascent to the trig point on Nicky Nook, and we had a great clear view right over to the jagged skyline of the Lakes.
The Lakes And M6 Motorway
Me On Nicky Nook
After the walk we had a deserved cinamon scone in Scorton.
Sunday I went to see Shayla, the pony my sis is part loaning. We took her into the indoor school and I had a walk and trot- I wasn't on her for that long but could feel my legs for a few days afterwards!
Two cute kittens live in the house opposite my sis, and think her garden belongs to them (her own two cats aren't terribly amused!) It was fun to watch their antics;
Adopted Cat!
I didn't do much Monday night, and went to see Lucky Tuesday. I felt so bad about my lack of training and crap eating that I stopped the car on the way home, got out and jogged for 30 minutes in my work clothes and trainers!
Wednesday I hauled myself back to my Total Tone class (ooh that hurt!) and last night I went out for a walk/ run which turned out to be more of a walk as I was chatting on the phone at the same time...
I think I'm back on track- or getting there... I will feel better after the Dipper on Sunday!
I had a lovely weekend in Blackpool. Saturday was actually nice- it was a novelty to have a day without any of the wet stuff, in fact it was pretty warm, so me and my sis took a walk round Nicky Nook, in the Trough of Bowland area. It's not a long walk but it's quite scenic.
We were walking down the road to the footpath when we saw a roe deer buck in a field;
Roe Deer
I only got a blurry photo as he jumped a wire fence and high tailed it into the woods.
We followed a track through woods to the reservoir;
Grizedale Reservoir
There was a huge slab of stone by the path so we sat and chatted for a time, which was great as we don't often get the chance to do that. There was a short steepish ascent to the trig point on Nicky Nook, and we had a great clear view right over to the jagged skyline of the Lakes.
The Lakes And M6 Motorway
Me On Nicky Nook
After the walk we had a deserved cinamon scone in Scorton.
Sunday I went to see Shayla, the pony my sis is part loaning. We took her into the indoor school and I had a walk and trot- I wasn't on her for that long but could feel my legs for a few days afterwards!
Two cute kittens live in the house opposite my sis, and think her garden belongs to them (her own two cats aren't terribly amused!) It was fun to watch their antics;
Adopted Cat!
I didn't do much Monday night, and went to see Lucky Tuesday. I felt so bad about my lack of training and crap eating that I stopped the car on the way home, got out and jogged for 30 minutes in my work clothes and trainers!
Wednesday I hauled myself back to my Total Tone class (ooh that hurt!) and last night I went out for a walk/ run which turned out to be more of a walk as I was chatting on the phone at the same time...
I think I'm back on track- or getting there... I will feel better after the Dipper on Sunday!
Labels: Blackpool, Dovedale Dipper, Trough Of Bowland
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Not Much Better...
This week hasn't exactly set the world of training on fire either! I have been out for a couple of runs... but that's been it. I have also seen the inside of far too many chocolate bar wrappers!
I am off to Blackpool tomorrow for the weekend to see my sister, so here's hoping for a shot of motivation when I get back!
I am off to Blackpool tomorrow for the weekend to see my sister, so here's hoping for a shot of motivation when I get back!
Labels: Blackpool, motivation
Monday, February 25, 2008
Weekend At The Seaside!
Riverdance At Low Tide
Riverdance And Cargo At High TideI've just had three days off training, visiting my eldest sister and her family in Blackpool. I took Katie with me so there wasn't really any opportunity to do any running or walking but I got in about 26 miles in the week before (3 1/2 miles at the gym Monday, 10 miles Tuesday, 5 miles with pack plus body toning Wednesday and 8 miles running/ walking Thursday). Guess a few days off won't hurt.
It was good to spend time with my sister, brother-in-law and two nephews. Saturday we went into Blackpool and did the shopping thing; everyone has probably heard about the ferry, Riverdance, which is currently stranded on Blackpool North Beach... it was battered by fierce storms on 1st Feb and the crew eventually had to abandon it when it started to list. They were all winched off by helicopter I believe, and the ship was left to wash up onto the beach.
It was full of cargo- trailers containing various goods, and there were apperently packets and packets of McVities chocolate biscuits washed up on the beach (what a waste!!) It was originally almost upright, but is now on its side; I think they are intending to refloat it. When we first saw it it was high tide, so it was half submerged but still an impressive sight. There were piles of waterlogged cargo near where we stood, and loads of onlookers.
Me and Katie went back to see it with my brother-in-law, at 8:30am Sunday morning when it was low tide; it was a wild morning, windy with driving drizzle. It was even more impressive; we went onto the beach and I got as close as I could to it before the one of the guards in yellow jackets started waving his arms at me. Not a sight you see everyday, anyway!!
We did more shopping in the afternoon (a hard life!) I have had a few hours off this morning but am going into work in a bit. My mum is unwell at the moment; she has had a very nasty chest infection and also appears to have picked up a stomach bug too, so will call in on tonight's run (and hopefully avoid catching anything!)
Labels: Blackpool, Riverdance shipwreck
Monday, July 09, 2007
Feeling Like John Wayne...
The reason I'm feeling like John Wayne is because I had a riding lesson in Blackpool yesterday, and my legs are now aching like b*ggery! I rode Bobby again, and he kept cantering on the wrong leg (it does matter which leg they move first, but I can never tell when they move the wrong one!) We finally got it right, and completed a circuit of the school, rather fast! Katie took the following action pic...
Had a nice, relaxing weekend, and didn't do much apart from a couple of gentle strolls and going to the pub, not exactly strenuous! In fact, I am premenstrual so have had to go to the garage for chocolate and crisps, shameful!
Tomorrow, I am going to get back into training!!! (And write more up about my holiday!)
Meanwhile here are the final results for the Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix...
Race 1, 10k; 59 mins 24 secs
Race 2, 5K; 28 mins 09 secs
Race 3, 4 miles; 36 mins and 52 secs
Race 4, 5 miles; 46 mins and 21 secs
Overall; 2 hours 50 mins and 46 secs. I just beat my colleague by 14 seconds, so good overall effort from us all I think!
Apparently it was one of the wettest race series ever, I can well believe that!
Had a nice, relaxing weekend, and didn't do much apart from a couple of gentle strolls and going to the pub, not exactly strenuous! In fact, I am premenstrual so have had to go to the garage for chocolate and crisps, shameful!Tomorrow, I am going to get back into training!!! (And write more up about my holiday!)
Meanwhile here are the final results for the Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix...
Race 1, 10k; 59 mins 24 secs
Race 2, 5K; 28 mins 09 secs
Race 3, 4 miles; 36 mins and 52 secs
Race 4, 5 miles; 46 mins and 21 secs
Overall; 2 hours 50 mins and 46 secs. I just beat my colleague by 14 seconds, so good overall effort from us all I think!
Apparently it was one of the wettest race series ever, I can well believe that!
Labels: Blackpool, Holme Pierrepont Running Club, horse riding
Friday, July 06, 2007
Not At Work Today...
Woke up with a really bad headache and felt quite sick, I reckon it's a combination of dehydration and tiredness. Tiredness as I don't seem to be able to get myself to bed much before midnight (not a good idea when you have to get up at 6am) and dehydration from last night's race.
It was the last race in the Grand Prix series; a 5 miler held at Colwick Park in Nottingham. I got there and parked up quite early, and the heavens opened. It was teaming it down! There was a St John's Ambulance guy in the car next to mine, and he said "They must all be mad!" mind you, everytime we have seen him, he's been puffing away on cigarettes which I think is far madder!
My colleagues arrived, and we waited til the last possible moment before dashing to the loos and start. Fortunately, the rain had slowed to a much lighter pace by the time we started, although we found ourselves ploughing through huge puddles and quite a lot of mud! I think that the views would have been quite good if it was clear.
I had been a bit concerned as my Achilles had felt quite sore from Tuesday's race, and I could still feel it a bit, but luckily it was ok- slightly sore afterwards but it wore off, and I can't feel it now. In fact, the race seemed easier than Tuesday's race, although my breathing was quite ragged.
I finished in, I think, 46 minutes 21 seconds, which I was happy with, as it's faster than my usual 10 minute miles, especially as I haven't run for a long time. One colleague came in just after me, and the other managed to knock 2 minutes off her last year's time, so we were all happy.
There was a presentation after, and we all put our running numbers into a box to be drawn out for spot prizes, which was a nice touch- one colleague won a £25 voucher for a local running shop, and I won a £5 voucher! (she wouldn't swap...)
The overall times aren't online yet, I think it will be close between me and my colleague!
Got to drive up to Blackpool later with Katie, my brother-in-law is away cycling in the Alps so we are going for a girlie weekend with our older sis, as long as my head improves!
It was the last race in the Grand Prix series; a 5 miler held at Colwick Park in Nottingham. I got there and parked up quite early, and the heavens opened. It was teaming it down! There was a St John's Ambulance guy in the car next to mine, and he said "They must all be mad!" mind you, everytime we have seen him, he's been puffing away on cigarettes which I think is far madder!
My colleagues arrived, and we waited til the last possible moment before dashing to the loos and start. Fortunately, the rain had slowed to a much lighter pace by the time we started, although we found ourselves ploughing through huge puddles and quite a lot of mud! I think that the views would have been quite good if it was clear.
I had been a bit concerned as my Achilles had felt quite sore from Tuesday's race, and I could still feel it a bit, but luckily it was ok- slightly sore afterwards but it wore off, and I can't feel it now. In fact, the race seemed easier than Tuesday's race, although my breathing was quite ragged.
I finished in, I think, 46 minutes 21 seconds, which I was happy with, as it's faster than my usual 10 minute miles, especially as I haven't run for a long time. One colleague came in just after me, and the other managed to knock 2 minutes off her last year's time, so we were all happy.
There was a presentation after, and we all put our running numbers into a box to be drawn out for spot prizes, which was a nice touch- one colleague won a £25 voucher for a local running shop, and I won a £5 voucher! (she wouldn't swap...)
The overall times aren't online yet, I think it will be close between me and my colleague!
Got to drive up to Blackpool later with Katie, my brother-in-law is away cycling in the Alps so we are going for a girlie weekend with our older sis, as long as my head improves!
Labels: Blackpool, Holme Pierrepont Running Club
Thursday, May 24, 2007
My 100th Post!!!
100 posts! Bit of a landmark, that!
Been a busy week, I am going up to Blackpool tomorrow too until Monday. My older sis lives their with her husband and my two nephews. They are all quite keen walkers/ outdoorsy folk so I think we are going for a good yomp around the Lakes Saturday. Doesn't give good weather this weekend (hey, what do you expect... it's a British Bank Holiday!) but Saturday is supposed to be the better day.
Been to the gym tonight, I ran for 20 minutes with 2 minutes of walking between, fairly gentle, touch wood no problems! Had to give a mate a driving lesson last night and biked to her house and back (about 16 miles). Tuesday night I walked my cross country route, I did use ankle weights but it seemed to bother the Achilles so I took it off.
So far so good I think...
Been a busy week, I am going up to Blackpool tomorrow too until Monday. My older sis lives their with her husband and my two nephews. They are all quite keen walkers/ outdoorsy folk so I think we are going for a good yomp around the Lakes Saturday. Doesn't give good weather this weekend (hey, what do you expect... it's a British Bank Holiday!) but Saturday is supposed to be the better day.
Been to the gym tonight, I ran for 20 minutes with 2 minutes of walking between, fairly gentle, touch wood no problems! Had to give a mate a driving lesson last night and biked to her house and back (about 16 miles). Tuesday night I walked my cross country route, I did use ankle weights but it seemed to bother the Achilles so I took it off.
So far so good I think...
Labels: achilles tendonitis, Blackpool
