What a whirlwind

I've had this blog over a year! Where did the time go?


Loads of people have popped by over the last twelve months. Thank you :)

Stay tuned for more...

Dealing with tiredness

Without really thinking about it, in the last two weeks I've really upped the amount of sport I do - restarting running and "long-distance" skating, as well as my regular karate lessons. And with a more-than-full-time job, it's really hit me.

What I've been up to...

Another weekend, another trip into London. This time to the Meeting of Styles graffiti festival in Islington:

It was pretty cool :)

You can check out some better photos from krycis.

A day at Ascot

I've never been to the races before so last Saturday was a real treat. It was also the Ascot Beer Festival (if only I liked beer!).

Basically, there was enough going on to keep everyone happy. There was a wide range of beer and ale, including some ciders and perries. Outside, there was a hog roast, a burger van, ice creams and a Pimms bar (which I regret not getting to!). Then there was the parading ring where you could watch to horses being walked around, and the race track, including a big video screen to watch the events.

Even without laying any bets, the racing was pretty exciting and it was a really fun day out. Definitely best to do with a handful of friends, and we chose a good weekend with plenty of sunshine. It was lovely...

Did someone say "relax in the sunshine"?!

headspace for running

How do you motivate yourself to get out the door and run?

What do you think about when you're running?

What keeps you going?

Given my dodgy (and somewhat lazy) running history, I'm trying to organise my brain better. I'm a bit of a wimp - much better at creating running plan spreadsheets and listening to episodes of the Marathon Talk podcast than actually putting in the miles.

Whoa, this brings back memories!

London on 8 wheels

Sunday is stroll night for the London Friday Night Skaters (who also skate on Friday evenings, as the name might suggest). We met them in Hyde Park on one of the hottest October days ever (almost 30 deg C!), and joined the hoards on a skate around London.

It was a massive event: there must have been at least 150 people there! Most were on in-lines but a few quads like myself - the old skool club :)

What I've been up to...

It's been a lovely weekend. Amazing weather for October - almost 30degC both days! So we made sure we made the most of it:

Saturday - a day at the races (Ascot Beer Festival)

Sunday - an 8 mile roller skate through London (otherwise known as the Sunday Stroll)

Am suitably exhausted and ready for an early night!