Tales from a down-shifted family
- Making the most of modest means
Sunday morning was absolutely gorgeous here. A perfect early Spring morning that just can’t be beat. I was up early to go for a run and a swim, did a bit of work, got ready and then headed into Machynlleth. The temperature was around 1°C there and mist was hanging in the valleys with gorgeous...
What a day, pouring with rain, blowing a gale and ‘proper nasty’ out there! No excuses though, I had to do a 45 minute easy run, so that’s exactly what I did. Thankfully I have plenty of wet weather gear, so on went my running tights, a long-sleeved thermal top, a waterproof jacket, buff, gloves...
After an enforced break from triathlon training last week in preparation for a CPK Levels blood test on Tuesday, I was immediately back to it and raring to go. Tuesday Straight after the blood-letting at the hospital it time for an hour or hard core circuit training followed by an hour of swimfit. Wednesday Wednesday...
Although we were quite busy this weekend we didn’t really do much of note so there hasn’t been a blog post for you to read. Saturday was a lovely day, cold but sunny and with no wind. I went out for a bike ride with INTR triathlon club in the morning. It’s time to start...
Can’t say I’m feeling much like a triathlete at the moment. Not that I’ve ever REALLY felt like a triathlete mind you! My back has been playing up for a few days so I’ve had to ease back on the training and now the lurgy has me well and truly in its grips. I should look...
I’m quite enjoying my running at the moment. My ankles and knees might not be, but my head is. With the right gear, you just can’t beat a nice early morning run in the Welsh hills, watching the sunrise catching the snow on top of thills. It really does make you appreciate what a perfect...
Sunday was a busy one for me. My training schedule had me down to do a swim and a run, but the tri club were meeting for a road bike ride as well, and Steve was heading this way in order to go windsurfing… Would I be able to fit it all in? In the end...
I thought I’d take my little waterproof camera out for a swim with us today to get some shots of us playing around in the sea. It was a grey day with an offshore wind and a small wave breaking – perfect conditions for swimming in the flat, calm waters of Clarach Bay. I met...
I’ve just got back from a nice little sea swim in Clarach Bay with Graham and Sharon. It was a little chilly to start with but the sea was calm so the conditions were good for swimming. We swam across the bay and back and then Sharon got out as her back was hurting. Graham...
Well done to all those who competed in the first ever INTRtri Autumn Aquathlon yesterday. It was a great event with good conditions. I hope you put in a time to be proud of. I was pleased with my result and you can read my race report here: INTRtri Autumn Aquathlon Race Report. Once I’d...
Fitness / Technology / Triathlon
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