Today I returned to the scene of my first ever 10k for my 6th leg of my #2014_10kChallenge.
To be honest I've given up on chasing that sub 50 time since signing up for the Marathon, if it happens it happens, I have bigger fish to fry. But today's effort on an undulating course gives me hope that there may be a sub 50 10k in me.
I wasn't really expecting a PB or anything today, I was just going with the flow, if I felt good after the uphill start I had every chance. The Wollaton Park 10k is set in parkland surrounding the famous hall that some of you may know as Wayne Manor from the latest Batman movie. It's not a flat course but neither is it very hilly, undulating describes it well.
When I ran here in 2012 on my first ever 10k I set a time of 52:35 which until today stood for those 2 years as my PB over 10km. I set off up the hill from the start line at a reasonable pace and descended the first drop rapidly, at 1k only 4:10 had passed. I knew I couldn't keep this up but it felt good, the second kilometer was covered in similar time. Then the biggest climb came at 3k, that knocked the pace down a little, but at the halfway point I was something like 24:20. A sub 50 on the cards?
No, I was sure I wasn't going t o make it as I'd hit the first 5k hard to give myself a shot at the PB, I just had to hang in there now to go under the two year old record. And that I did, the second lap of 5k was hard but with a good time on the cards I kept going. The last kilometer cam and I knew I had to run it in less than 6 minutes for a PB, it was in the bag, just get to the line. I stopped my Garmin on 51:10 but when the results came through I had a chip time of 51:07, and new PB!
As usual this was a well organised event put on by Bluecoats school who neighbour the park. I'll be back next year.
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Sunday, 18 May 2014
Leicester's Big 10k
Well fingers crossed my ITBS problems have passed by, 2 weeks rest was frustrating but appears to have worked. I have also had a physio session to work out what could be causing my problems.
So today saw May's leg of my #2014_10kChallenge. The hottest day of the year so far was suggested by the weatherman last night, so any hopes of a PB were put out of my mind. In fact I shouldn't really be hunting for PB's at all, Marathon training precedes all other ambitions between now and November 2nd! But is was a good day and I'm in my best form since returning to running after over a year on the sofa.
Leicester's 10k is set in Abbey Park, a nice place with the river Soar running through it, well worth a visit if park walking is your thing. Another well organized event, with plenty of water at the two stops, a blessing in today's heat (20c at 10am). As usual my 1st mile was too fast, 2nd better and 3rd at 9 min pace as I realised I'd be cooked if I kept pressing 8:30 pace, mile 4 and 5 were better after a slower mile 3. Although no PB attempt was made I easily achieved my best time of the year over 10k's, 53:15. Still room for improvement I'm sure, but the Mara is definitely my priority. Maybe next year I'll go for a sub 50 10k.
So today saw May's leg of my #2014_10kChallenge. The hottest day of the year so far was suggested by the weatherman last night, so any hopes of a PB were put out of my mind. In fact I shouldn't really be hunting for PB's at all, Marathon training precedes all other ambitions between now and November 2nd! But is was a good day and I'm in my best form since returning to running after over a year on the sofa.
Leicester's 10k is set in Abbey Park, a nice place with the river Soar running through it, well worth a visit if park walking is your thing. Another well organized event, with plenty of water at the two stops, a blessing in today's heat (20c at 10am). As usual my 1st mile was too fast, 2nd better and 3rd at 9 min pace as I realised I'd be cooked if I kept pressing 8:30 pace, mile 4 and 5 were better after a slower mile 3. Although no PB attempt was made I easily achieved my best time of the year over 10k's, 53:15. Still room for improvement I'm sure, but the Mara is definitely my priority. Maybe next year I'll go for a sub 50 10k.
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
ITB Blues
Training has frustratingly come to a halt due to me suffering with ITB syndrome AKA runners knee. I'm no doctor so here's a wiki lesson on what it is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_band_syndrome
The upshot is that I'm currently taking 2 weeks minimum off from running. I'm 10 days in and getting frustrated. It feels much better but I know I can't rush it. I've been foam rolling, K Taping and taking glucosamine in an effort to heal it. I will also be running with an IT Band above my knee to help prevent it from returning.
This has made me realise how important it is to get everything right for New York, so maybe it was a blessing in disguise... I've been and had a gait test at Sweatshop and bought some properly fitted running shoes. I was very interesting to see how my feet and ankles aligned and moved around whilst running, I'd recommend a proper gait analysis to anyone who is thinking about taking up running seriously.
Fingers crossed my first run back this weekend will be ok, I'm taking it back to basics and starting at week one of a half marathon training programme. One step at a time is the key to this from here on.
The upshot is that I'm currently taking 2 weeks minimum off from running. I'm 10 days in and getting frustrated. It feels much better but I know I can't rush it. I've been foam rolling, K Taping and taking glucosamine in an effort to heal it. I will also be running with an IT Band above my knee to help prevent it from returning.
This has made me realise how important it is to get everything right for New York, so maybe it was a blessing in disguise... I've been and had a gait test at Sweatshop and bought some properly fitted running shoes. I was very interesting to see how my feet and ankles aligned and moved around whilst running, I'd recommend a proper gait analysis to anyone who is thinking about taking up running seriously.
Fingers crossed my first run back this weekend will be ok, I'm taking it back to basics and starting at week one of a half marathon training programme. One step at a time is the key to this from here on.
Beacon Easter Bunny Run 10k
The Beacon Easter Bunny Run was my April leg of my 2014_10kChallenge. I entered this back in December knowing that the start of the race was at the bottom of a hill which led to the highest point in Leicestershire, Beacon Hill. I naively thought one climb of the hill would be all that was included, that would have been enough for me....
The day came and I arrived at the site to be greeted by the local scout group managing the car park, I couldn't believe how many people were there! I'd read during the week leading up that it was a record entry for both races, the 10k and a 3k family fun run.
The race was well organised, plenty for spectators to do. There was a coffee stall, BBQ stall doing bacon and sausage sandwiches, there were a few brave runners tucking in. They even had a massage tent giving free leg massages to runners, I figured they would be busy after the race so I took advantage and had a free pre run rub down.
The race was soon underway, and after a 100m start straight we were heading upwards, one full mile of incline got us started, followed by nearly a mile downhill, we then turned back up the hill....
2 climbs!
I reached the summit for a second time, this was hard work. We then headed downwards again, I was hoping that things would soon level out for the second half of the run. No! We turned uphill again!
3 CLIMBS!!!
The third assent was in stages but not enough time between them to recover fully. I was on for the slowest 10k I'd ever done, but this one was strangely satisfying. The last couple of miles were downhill/flat and quick, in fact mile 5-6 was my quickest segment of the race!
59:19 is a shocking time for a 10k for me, but this was probably the most enjoyable 10k I'd ever done. A very well organised event hosted by the Loughborough Beacon Rotary Club in only it's 3rd year, this event is sure to become a well attended regular on the East Midlands calendar.
Next up Leicesters Big 10k in May.
Friday, 28 March 2014
2014 TCS NYC Marathon
To my utter amazement I have been drawn to run the New York Marathon this November. I had entered the ballot fully expecting not to be successful but I'm In!
As you may be aware this is to mark 10 years since Mum died. I wanted to do something amazing as a tribute to her, I guess this will do....
It was never intended as a charity event but as people have asked I've set a page up for it - http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/LiamHobbs Money will go to Macmillan Cancer Support who helped Mum and her family in her last few weeks.
As you may be aware this is to mark 10 years since Mum died. I wanted to do something amazing as a tribute to her, I guess this will do....
It was never intended as a charity event but as people have asked I've set a page up for it - http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/LiamHobbs Money will go to Macmillan Cancer Support who helped Mum and her family in her last few weeks.
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Rushcliffe 10k
A mostly flat course around Rushcliffe country park, although there is one stretch which only slightly pulls upwards but goes on for what seems ages...
It was a chilly and breezy morning in the exposed country park, luckily it was close to home so I could time my arrival to not be hanging about too much.
The gun went and I was off, far too quickly, first kilometer covered in about 4:50, too much for me to maintain. K's 2 and 3 were spent settling myself in and climbing that slope. Certainly by kilometer 5 I was sorted and in my rhythm.
At no point in this run did I feel good, don't suppose a Chinese takeaway and 2/3rds of a bottle of wine were good preparation..... By kilometer 9 I was really feeling it, but hitting that final K always lifts me, and once Strava had told me I was over 6 miles and I swung round to see the finish line I almost broke into a sprint, almost.
Another well organised event, heavy on freebies at the end which is nice, but I'd rather they gave it to their nominated charities, a cheap medal is all that's required in my opinion.
So the outcome on this event which saw me cover 10k 10 seconds slower than last month is that I really ought to prepare for these runs and really should start following some sort of training programme for that Marathon later this year.
Sunday, 9 February 2014
Moreton Mad Dash 10k
The event was well organised and had a good turnout of around 250 runners. It was a bright morning after a night of rain, but there was a bitterly cold wind.
The race started in the grounds of the college so was traffic free for the first kilometer, good job really as the driveway out of the college was full of potholes and deep puddles, runners were all over the place trying to keep their feet dry. Out of the college onto the road into the village of Moreton Morrell and we were going downhill with a tailwind, needless to say the first 2k was quick. In fact the first 5k was quick (for me) and completed in around 21 mins, if I kept this up a PB was on the cards!
Reality is though I'm nowhere near PB form yet and if the first 5k was mostly downhill with a tailwind it didn't take much working out what the next 5k would be like. At 6k the first up hill stretch into the wind came, it was tough but I was ready for it and it didn't slow me down too much. The next 2k was rolling terrain mostly into the wind and I was saving myself for the final kilometer which I knew had a step climb back up to the college.
I was still going well though by my standards and was still below 9 min pace per mile for the first 5 miles, something I've not managed since return to running. Then we entered the college grounds, I had an idea of what was coming.... it didn't disappoint. Shortly after the 9k marker we swung left and there it was, the sting in the tail. At least 500 meters up hill. It certainly slowed me down, but I was not going to stop or walk, I may not have been running up it but at least I was jogging. And to be fair to most others they shared my determination not to stop. It did beat quite a few though, it was tough to take at that stage of the race. The last 250 meters on the flat were a welcome relief as the finish line reeled me in.
I stopped the clock at 54:49, much better than my last effort and over a rolling course with hills so although still quite a way off my best I'm pretty pleased with that. Must give a quick thanks to the marshals out on the road who did a great job and managed to stop traffic when runners where approaching.
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Brass Monkey 10K
The first leg of my #2014_10kChallenge at Rockingham Speedway the Brass Monkey 10k was a tough one, hopefully the toughest of the year. The weather was appalling, hard driving rain and wind swirling around the race track certainly made for character building stuff.
I've made no secret of the fact that I'm way off my fitness levels of when I ran the Cardiff Half Marathon in 2012. Currently almost 2 stone heavier and over a minute per mile slower, I'm making steady progress towards my 'former glory'.
I arrived in good time to collect my race number from the pitlane of the Rockingham Speedway circuit. There was a good turnout considering the awful conditions. In fact it was a record attendance for this fundraising event for Lakelands Hospice in Corby.
Lots of runners huddled in the pits under cover waiting until the last possible moment before heading out to the track, there was almost a groan when the announcer announced it was time to go outside to the start line.
Credit to the organisers, they didn't hang around getting us off, as soon as everyone was on the start line they had us away.
4.5 laps of the track lay ahead as we almost immediately hit the headwind on the start/finish straight. 50% of this race was going to be spent fighting against this wind and driving rain, the other 50% was recovery time...
I kept a steady pace throughout without being dragged into other peoples race, I was conscious I needed to do my own thing as I can ill afford to waste any energy with my current fitness levels. My 1st mile was 8:37 which was my pace in my 'prime' (I use that term very lightly) followed by 3 miles at 9:20 each. 5th mile took a hit at 9:38, before running 9:20 pace for the last 1.2 miles.
An official race time of 57:25, 6 minutes off my PB is not great, but given the condition of the weather and myself I'll let that go, I'm sure there's a PB in me this year, after all I have another 11 attempts at it...
I've made no secret of the fact that I'm way off my fitness levels of when I ran the Cardiff Half Marathon in 2012. Currently almost 2 stone heavier and over a minute per mile slower, I'm making steady progress towards my 'former glory'.
Lots of runners huddled in the pits under cover waiting until the last possible moment before heading out to the track, there was almost a groan when the announcer announced it was time to go outside to the start line.
Credit to the organisers, they didn't hang around getting us off, as soon as everyone was on the start line they had us away.
4.5 laps of the track lay ahead as we almost immediately hit the headwind on the start/finish straight. 50% of this race was going to be spent fighting against this wind and driving rain, the other 50% was recovery time...
I kept a steady pace throughout without being dragged into other peoples race, I was conscious I needed to do my own thing as I can ill afford to waste any energy with my current fitness levels. My 1st mile was 8:37 which was my pace in my 'prime' (I use that term very lightly) followed by 3 miles at 9:20 each. 5th mile took a hit at 9:38, before running 9:20 pace for the last 1.2 miles.
An official race time of 57:25, 6 minutes off my PB is not great, but given the condition of the weather and myself I'll let that go, I'm sure there's a PB in me this year, after all I have another 11 attempts at it...
Friday, 27 December 2013
2014 10k Challenge
I have this crazy idea of running a marathon in 2014... Problem is I really struggle to keep myself motivated to train, so I have come up with a cunning plan. Another goal to train for which will keep me going towards the main target of the marathon.
I know it makes no sense, if I can't keep motivated for one challenge how is setting two challenges going to help? I don't know either...
The 2014 10k Challenge is to run one 10k race/event in each month of 2014, my first one is on the 19th Jan, the Brass Monkey 10k at Rockingham Race circuit. I have not trained for about a month now, and not trained properly for over a year, so to be running 10k in a little over 3 weeks is ambitious bordering on stupid, so I'm not expecting a great result in this one.
My aim is to blog my training for the 10k challenge and the Marathon as well as my archery training if I find the time to do any.
I know it makes no sense, if I can't keep motivated for one challenge how is setting two challenges going to help? I don't know either...
The 2014 10k Challenge is to run one 10k race/event in each month of 2014, my first one is on the 19th Jan, the Brass Monkey 10k at Rockingham Race circuit. I have not trained for about a month now, and not trained properly for over a year, so to be running 10k in a little over 3 weeks is ambitious bordering on stupid, so I'm not expecting a great result in this one.
My aim is to blog my training for the 10k challenge and the Marathon as well as my archery training if I find the time to do any.
Friday, 1 March 2013
Form, continued
Well I didn't have to wait long for my new release to arrive, it landed
on my doorstep this morning. After the initial nervous first draw and
WHOA! as the arrow went I settled down. As luck has it the current
issue of Bow International has a good article on finding a consistent
and repeatable anchor point, so armed with that advice off I went down
the garden.
And already after shooting for a couple of hours with it I'm converted to the thumb release. I was messing about trying to settle on an anchor point and to be honest I'm still experimenting with that one, but it's all good practice and strength building, an hour a day for a few weeks should get me on the right track.
I want to do things right this time around so have put any plans of shooting in 'opens' or other competitions this year out of my mind. I want to take my time and get my form and technique right. I'm looking at booking a session with Duncan Busby in a few weeks to get myself and the bow checked out and take hopefully some good pointers.
And already after shooting for a couple of hours with it I'm converted to the thumb release. I was messing about trying to settle on an anchor point and to be honest I'm still experimenting with that one, but it's all good practice and strength building, an hour a day for a few weeks should get me on the right track.
I want to do things right this time around so have put any plans of shooting in 'opens' or other competitions this year out of my mind. I want to take my time and get my form and technique right. I'm looking at booking a session with Duncan Busby in a few weeks to get myself and the bow checked out and take hopefully some good pointers.
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Rediscovering my form
So the aim for now is to bring that strength and muscle memory back up to speed and work on the magic formula of the set up and routine of the shot. The former is my main concern at the minute as I am waiting for a new thumb release to arrive and am still using my wrist release currently, so obviously my routine will be changing soon.
I'm not shooting for scores yet, not even sight marks as it's pretty pointless until my set up is finalised. I had an hour or so in the garden this afternoon at between 10 & 20 meters with very pleasing results. I am concentrating on my set up i.e stance and pre shot routine. Then holding the sight (once drawn) in the gold and trying to keep it steady for approx 5 seconds prior to release, I figure this will help my strength and stamina and keep me away from punching the trigger as soon as I wander into the gold.
I wasn't writing any scores down but after an hour I was probably averaging about 28.5 per 3 arrows @ 20m I'm happy with that for now.
Cant wait to get going with the thumb release once it arrives, and looking forward to the new Mybo stabilisers from Merlin which are out any time now, then I'll be working on the rest of that routine and finally getting some sight marks down.
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| Merlin XT |
Changes
Quite a lot of water has passed since I last wrote, cycling is no longer a part of my life, I'm still a fan of pro cycling and will continue to watch, but riding a bike no longer gave me the buzz I require from a hobby.
So a clear out of the shed and bottom draw in the wardrobe, 4 bikes, loads of parts and accessories and a draw full of clothing have gone, yes even the beloved Project Peugeot. I did finish the Peugeot, took her out for one ride and then dismantled her. The sad fact is the bike was worth much more as parts than a complete bike.
I will also maintain my presence with Beeston CC as a paid up member as that club has a fond place in my heart having being with them from their early days and being a big part in the first 2 or 3 years of existence.
So what replaces the bike you may be asking....... well I have returned to a previous passion of mine, archery. This was partly fueled by my son who enjoys the sport and wanted to get more involved, the thought of doing something with him really was a big persuader. Plus I felt that after leaving the sport 4 years ago just as I was getting good I have some unfinished business, and plans to shoot in national shoots, something I never got round to before. I am looking forward to getting out there with my lad and achieving those ambitions.
So a clear out of the shed and bottom draw in the wardrobe, 4 bikes, loads of parts and accessories and a draw full of clothing have gone, yes even the beloved Project Peugeot. I did finish the Peugeot, took her out for one ride and then dismantled her. The sad fact is the bike was worth much more as parts than a complete bike.
I will also maintain my presence with Beeston CC as a paid up member as that club has a fond place in my heart having being with them from their early days and being a big part in the first 2 or 3 years of existence.
So what replaces the bike you may be asking....... well I have returned to a previous passion of mine, archery. This was partly fueled by my son who enjoys the sport and wanted to get more involved, the thought of doing something with him really was a big persuader. Plus I felt that after leaving the sport 4 years ago just as I was getting good I have some unfinished business, and plans to shoot in national shoots, something I never got round to before. I am looking forward to getting out there with my lad and achieving those ambitions.
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Project Peugeot
Gave the frame and forks a good polish today in preparation to building the bike up. I have decided against painting the frame and instead embracing the bikes 36 or so years of knocks and scratches. There is a lot of history on that frame and in a way it would be a shame to sand it all away and paint over it.
I have polished the frame and forks as if they've just come out of the paint shop, I know a bit about this as I used to paint cars. So a good dose of rubbing compound followed by finesse and then a silicon wax on the paint and autosol on the chrome has given the bike a deep shine without making it look all shiny and new, perfect!
Managed to get the forks back on using the original headset which is still in good nick, as was the bottom bracket which will be going back in too.
Still a lot to do, I need to clean all the simplex gearing and wheels up and source cables for gears and my lovely new Weinmann brakes which I picked up last week, these really will finish the bike off a treat and are exactly what I've been after for months.
Quite excited to see this bike beginning to be reassembled at last.
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Cardiff Half Marathon
Last Sunday 7 of us ran the Cardiff Half Marathon as 'Team Cerys' in memory of baby Cerys who sadly left us after only 12 days of life. Team Cerys included Andrew Fennell (Cerys' Daddy), Julian & Jason Fennell and 'Chiz' Bradley (Cerys' Uncles) Myself and Kelly, we ran the race in aid of Little Hearts Matter.
After taking up running last winter as a way of keeping fit whilst off the bike during the winter months training for a proper event started in March this year after we decided to do something incredible for Cerys. Some of us had never ran previously, others had experience of running the 13.1 mile distance.
We all trained hard over the summer getting ourselves as ready as we could for the 'race' last Sunday. My target was to finish and I would have loved to do so within 2 hours, that was my personal target for the day.
The day came, it was a very cold morning, first outing for the ice scrapper this autumn as we left our hotel a few miles from Cardiff. After a quick stop at McDonalds for some hot porridge we headed into the welsh capital. The organisation was excellent although some signage for the baggage drop area would have been good, we just followed the crowd and found it.
After stripping down to shorts and T-Shirt in temperatures of 2C we headed for the start. By now thankfully the sun was up and warming things up, not a a cloud in the sky, at least it would be a dry race.
I set off well and after 5 miles was feeling good and going well within 2 hour pac, by 9 miles I started to slow a little but was still ahead of schedule. The drink stations were well manned and placed as was the energy gel station, I was well hydrated. Too much so, I needed a wee, I can hold this in until the finish I was sure.
My full bladder began to cause me problems, I was going to have to go, it was slowing me down. I found a spot to divert off route and relieve myself. That was much better as I set off again. Problem is though once you stop running even for a few seconds you lose your momentum and rhythm. This was not good after 11 miles, I checked my watch, the 5 minutes I had in the bag were gone, I was behind 2 hour pace and feeling worse for wear. To top my misery we turned a corner and bang, what looked like a wall ahead of me. In the grand scheme of things I admit it wasn't really that much of a hill, but for 200 metres or so it was quite a steep incline. At the top we passed the 12 mile marker and I tried to push on but there was nothing left, I just kept going as best I could. The 13 mile marker and a sharp left turn into the finish straight I managed to find some energy and ran as fast I could across the line.... 2:00:24.....24 seconds outside, I had pulled some time back in the last mile, but not enough.
Yes I'm happy with my time considering, but I can't claim a sub 2 hour time, so yes there is going to have to be a next time....
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| Crossing the finish line |
We all trained hard over the summer getting ourselves as ready as we could for the 'race' last Sunday. My target was to finish and I would have loved to do so within 2 hours, that was my personal target for the day.
The day came, it was a very cold morning, first outing for the ice scrapper this autumn as we left our hotel a few miles from Cardiff. After a quick stop at McDonalds for some hot porridge we headed into the welsh capital. The organisation was excellent although some signage for the baggage drop area would have been good, we just followed the crowd and found it.
After stripping down to shorts and T-Shirt in temperatures of 2C we headed for the start. By now thankfully the sun was up and warming things up, not a a cloud in the sky, at least it would be a dry race.
I set off well and after 5 miles was feeling good and going well within 2 hour pac, by 9 miles I started to slow a little but was still ahead of schedule. The drink stations were well manned and placed as was the energy gel station, I was well hydrated. Too much so, I needed a wee, I can hold this in until the finish I was sure.
My full bladder began to cause me problems, I was going to have to go, it was slowing me down. I found a spot to divert off route and relieve myself. That was much better as I set off again. Problem is though once you stop running even for a few seconds you lose your momentum and rhythm. This was not good after 11 miles, I checked my watch, the 5 minutes I had in the bag were gone, I was behind 2 hour pace and feeling worse for wear. To top my misery we turned a corner and bang, what looked like a wall ahead of me. In the grand scheme of things I admit it wasn't really that much of a hill, but for 200 metres or so it was quite a steep incline. At the top we passed the 12 mile marker and I tried to push on but there was nothing left, I just kept going as best I could. The 13 mile marker and a sharp left turn into the finish straight I managed to find some energy and ran as fast I could across the line.... 2:00:24.....24 seconds outside, I had pulled some time back in the last mile, but not enough.
Yes I'm happy with my time considering, but I can't claim a sub 2 hour time, so yes there is going to have to be a next time....
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
30 somethings in Ibiza
In early July we and our friends Andy and Emma went to the isle of Eivissa as the locals call it. The main objective was to see David Guetta perform, something we decided to do after seeing the Black Eyed Peas last year. If your going to see Guetta you might as well do it properly and do it in Ibiza!
Don't get me wrong, this wasn't some kind of mid life crisis thing, the majority of the holiday was very civil and dignified, sight seeing and sunbathing, as it should be when you reach a certain age.
The highlight and main purpose of the trip came early in the week as we headed to Ushuaia for the F*** Me I'm Famous beach party. A fantastic night finishing with a 2 and half hour set from the main man!
Other trips out included the Hippy Market which was 'interesting' pretty much full of tat and nothing to do with hippies in the most with the odd gem if you looked hard enough. That day was blisteringly hot and saw me drinking more water than a fish just to keep me on my feet.
Pool days were really not my thing, I get bored if I'm not moving around so I had to keep wondering off for a stroll or to watch some foreign TV for a bit just to keep my mind ticking over. We did spend a few evenings taking advantage of our all inclusive status 'enjoying' the resorts 'entertainment' even though we were outnumbered by 'travellers' (who knew they all went on holiday to one resort in Ibiza at the same time).
One evening we headed to San Antonio to watch the sunset. We sat by the famous Cafe del Mar to watch the daily occurrence which seems to attract hundreds of people each night. I must admit though it was a nice setting with a few boats scattered about on the horizon.
Don't get me wrong, this wasn't some kind of mid life crisis thing, the majority of the holiday was very civil and dignified, sight seeing and sunbathing, as it should be when you reach a certain age.
The highlight and main purpose of the trip came early in the week as we headed to Ushuaia for the F*** Me I'm Famous beach party. A fantastic night finishing with a 2 and half hour set from the main man!
Other trips out included the Hippy Market which was 'interesting' pretty much full of tat and nothing to do with hippies in the most with the odd gem if you looked hard enough. That day was blisteringly hot and saw me drinking more water than a fish just to keep me on my feet.
Pool days were really not my thing, I get bored if I'm not moving around so I had to keep wondering off for a stroll or to watch some foreign TV for a bit just to keep my mind ticking over. We did spend a few evenings taking advantage of our all inclusive status 'enjoying' the resorts 'entertainment' even though we were outnumbered by 'travellers' (who knew they all went on holiday to one resort in Ibiza at the same time).
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Back on 'it'
After losing the plot as I do occasionally I am now officially back on 'it'.... What 'it' is I'm not entirely sure but I feel on form again.
I've been back out running again after a couple of weeks off whilst I was down in the doldrums and am looking forward to a good ride on my new bike this week if the weather holds out, if not I'll be out on the 'winter bike'.
And I'm focused, I've always been a dreamer coming up with some hair-brained idea every now and then. But this time I have decided to actually follow one through. I'm currently researching my best idea, looking for suppliers and checking out the competition in my chosen area. I'm keeping what it is under wraps for now, all will be revealed at a suitable time. It will be a part time venture initially, running alongside my day job. If it takes off then great, if not I've lost nothing. Nothing ventured nothing gained as Del Boy would say, not so sure about this time next year though.
I've been back out running again after a couple of weeks off whilst I was down in the doldrums and am looking forward to a good ride on my new bike this week if the weather holds out, if not I'll be out on the 'winter bike'.
And I'm focused, I've always been a dreamer coming up with some hair-brained idea every now and then. But this time I have decided to actually follow one through. I'm currently researching my best idea, looking for suppliers and checking out the competition in my chosen area. I'm keeping what it is under wraps for now, all will be revealed at a suitable time. It will be a part time venture initially, running alongside my day job. If it takes off then great, if not I've lost nothing. Nothing ventured nothing gained as Del Boy would say, not so sure about this time next year though.
Thursday, 3 May 2012
71/365 - Mission aborted
I'm very conscious of the fact that a dull blog every day doesn't make a good read. I also have a need to slip off the radar occasionally and maintain radio silence so as not to create trouble for myself, now is such a time.
For those 2 reasons I am aborting my year long blog mission. I will post regularly, just not daily. And I will tell those tails from my past that I had promised.
I'm off facebook for the time being and keeping relatively quiet on twitter. I'll be back when I feel better.
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
70/365
Seriously lacking in motivation to do anything at the moment, couldn't be arsed to run again, couldn't be bothered to mow the lawn this afternoon, couldn't even be bothered to write this tonight.
I have a list of stuff to write about on dull days, anecdotes of years gone by from my ordinary life. You guessed it, tonight's not the night for any of those. I need sleep so that tomorrow I might actually be inclined to do something worthwhile after work.
Many more days like this and I may have to rethink this daily blog challenge, 'went to work, did nothing all afternoon and then went to bed' doesn't really make for an exciting read.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
69/365
The day started very positive and upbeat, I was on an easy route looking forward to an 8 mile run when I got home, even though it was raining again I was full of the proverbial joys.
Then my lorry broke down! An hour and a half later I was on my way again, but my enthusiasm and time advantage had been drained whilst sat waiting watching the world go by. By the time I got home I couldn't be arsed to go out, so I'll save that pleasure for tomorrow.
I see the FA have appointed Roy someone or another as England manager for four years, I'll make my predictions now.... IF England qualify for the next world cup they will flop and Roy will depart, I give him a maximum of 27 months in the job! You heard it here first.
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