Monthly Archives: July 2011

Trip on the Waverley down the Clyde

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

On Sunday I am going on the Waverley down the Clyde to the Isle of Arran with my Dad and step Mum.    10am from the Science Centre. Should be fun – I’m really looking forward to it!  Hopefully the … Continue reading →

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Weight

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

It’s been a while since I’ve done a post about my weight… mainly because I have platuaed with it an after losing 23lbs in almost 3 years… I am now simply maintaining my weight. In fact it’s remained really steady … Continue reading →

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Another nomination opportunity for London 2012 Torchbearer

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Following on from my brother nominating me to carry the Olympic Torch at the London 2012 Olympics, I’m lucky enough to get another chance to be nominated. My employer the BBC has 2 places available… I’m sure the competition will … Continue reading →

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Wk29 – 11.7M Half Marathon training

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Thursday night my new long run night and it went really well for me: another good practice at running (11.7 miles of) the Great Scottish Run half marathon route. The weather forecast in the morning was for rain overnight between … Continue reading →

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Suitably pleased with that long run….

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Thursday night and I did a nice and strong long run around 11.7 miles of the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon route. I pushed it right from the start… no exact plan pacing or negative splits  - I just wanted … Continue reading →

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11.7M half marathon training route

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Thursday night long run again – training for the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon … 9.5 miles last week… I think I’m going to go for abut 11.7 miles tonight: 11.7M half marathon prep Last week it started pouring just … Continue reading →

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Wk29 – Lorn’s Intense Interval Circuits with Gill

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Thursday morning: circuits with Gill at Bella at 630am.  We went up to the room upstairs but it was roasting so we went into the main hall instead. Today we would try out my Intense Interval Circuits.  45 minutes of … Continue reading →

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Wk29 – 21 min cycle then Insanity Day 8: Pure Cardio

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Wednesday night and I went to the gym after work.  It was a scorching 31′C when I got into the car which had been parked up all day. Luckily by the time I drove to Bella it was at a … Continue reading →

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Wk29 Popular search engine terms that lead people to this blog

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Recently I’ve been noticing the questions people put into search engines to come to this blog. Some are odd, some not so odd. Like yesterday: should i give blood if i am training for a triathalon The answer is you … Continue reading →

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Wk29 – 5M Pollock Park wi Gill

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Wednesday morning and I’d arranged a run with Gill from Bellahouston again.  My IT band has been fine luckily so I was ok to run with her.  She wants to try and run faster and today I thought I’d see … Continue reading →

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