17. Resistance is futile
Apparently the Borg weren’t the first to say this, but likely they made it famous. Today’s run is 3 days after my first 21km in a day for 30 years and I’m still feeling a little sore. I’ve enjoyed listening to David Goggins recently even if I don’t align with all his values and whilst […]
16. More ‘rucking’ Golf
Funny how I feel a little resistance sharing this. I guess it’s because I’m not ‘running’, but it’s still a good workout. I carried a 20kg bag for 4km, it is helpful in my training and so it stands. Finding variance in ways to train is simply smart in maintaining interest and motivation. Sermon over. […]
15. The best thing to do after 21k – 7 more
Walking the dogs used to be a bit of a chore for me. Golf never has been. I decided to record both of these ‘runs’ as one on this day when I’d already done a two part half marathon. Not exactly a run but I wanted to share it with you as both happened for […]
14. A half marathon
I did Park Run. Then did more. There was a break in the middle, and I finished with 21km today. Here’s how I expressed it on Stava. ================= PUMPED! 5k Park run + 16.7 = first 21k in a day for 30 years… Feel amazing. Spent but amazing. Feels good to have set myself a […]
13. 25 min 5k in sight… again
To run 5k in under 25 mins would feel good at 50. Because I’ve done this before. I hope to do it in under 20 mins. So today feels good because I did it and because I feel like I can see something I can reach. 13 down… ? to go. Let’s keep going #whileistillcan
12. Km in Narrandera
Run 12, 12km, a few things lined up perfectly on this run… Narrandera is an hour from where I live. I’m there because our youngest, Billie, has his GWS Giants Academy football training there. I figured he is running around for 90 minutes, what a great opportunity to run. Danielle grew up in Narrandera – […]
11. Golf = Training
Golf is an 8 1/2 km fast ‘interval’ walk carrying 20kg. This is great training by any way in. Not even sure why I’m choosing to justify this. I don’t think it’s guilt, or maybe it is given the way it can be viewed at times as it can take a while. I know I […]
10. !!!!!!!
Ten times I’ve done it. Ten times I’ve said yes. Ten times I’ve acted on my decision, got out there, strengthened my body and mind (even though they are one in the same but maybe we’ll get to that another time) Ten times… if only Sesame Street’s The Count were here to celebrate this ‘Ten […]
9. Hills Help
“Legs a bit sore after physio and right knee after hills 2 days ago. Was unsure, happy I did it, capable of a lot! Well done!” This is my note in Strava for this run. You might recall that when I first started I was up about the 1hr 7 mins for 10k. This run […]
8. Hills
“Hills are no fun, try and avoid them.” “Ohhhh, that run goes over that hill, ickkk.” “That’s a nice flat run.” I’ve heard a lot of things said about hills over a number of years from different people who run. ‘Stay away’ has been a dominant theme. I’ve read a lot of other things recently. […]