Monthly Archives: February 2012

The “Soft” tag seems to be fitting quite well at the moment. Yesterday’s 5K was postponed as it was too wet! In order to get the run in today I had to get up at 4:30am so that I could … Continue reading →

Went “soft” again yesterday – too hot, so went to the gym for an easy 20-30 minute run on the treadmill. Figured an easy run would be 6:45 per minute K – well McMillan’s calculator suggested so. Started off and … Continue reading →

38c today and 25c at 6:00am put any thought of a run firmly on ice – I hate the heat when running. Took the boys to tennis and then the mother and father in law into the city for the … Continue reading →

Sure there is, but am I sticking to it? I wanted my new running regime to be less stressful both on my mind and body. I now run when it suits me and postpone or even cancel runs. Last Sunday’s … Continue reading →

My last 2 runs (5k & 6.5k) have been a struggle. I could understand why Thursday’s 5k was tough as it was 25c at 7:00am. Harry again joined me and he also struggled. Up early this morning for the weeks … Continue reading →

I now have a license to perform high risk work – in short a forklift license – As I manage a couple of logistics business’s, I thought it would come in handy outside of normal operating hours or when I … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s 5k run never eventuated due to rain and the “couldn’t be bothered” ailment. Today was swim day for the boys, so I didn’t have time for a run this morning. Waited for a few showers to pass and headed … Continue reading →

Second run, done and dusted on Thursday; only 3k but I was left wondering afterwards how I ever managed 21.1k. It seems so far and at the moment 3k is a struggle, both mentally and from a breathing point of … Continue reading →

I’m back! Albeit in a watered down version of my previous running regime. It’s been over a year since I last ran without an injury or any discomfort. I’m reluctant to celebrate my first run back for fear of putting … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is my first run since October – more to come………….