Category Archives: Gadgets

TRX workout

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

This morning I did an hour of weights and a boxfit workout followed by a good TRX circuit at Bellahouston. I’m really liking the TRX and got this set of workouts together (top two sets standing, last set on the … Continue reading →

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How to count lengths?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

An avid reader of this blog asked me if I knew of any lap counters on the market which she could use to count the lengths she swims. Previously, I’ve done these posts: 64 length easy to remember swim plan … Continue reading →

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My Garmin Training Effect Analysis

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Since I got my Garmin 610, I’ve become interested in the Garmin Training Effect.  And I get a lot of people coming to my blog after searching on it.  You can read more about what it is here. I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Speedwork using your Garmin 610

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

A while ago I wrote a blog post about how to set up your Garmin 405 to do speedwork… well here’s how you can set up speedwork workouts on your Garmin 610.   Unlock your Garmin 610. Go to the … Continue reading →

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Speedo Aquacoach Watch

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

I’m going to use my Speedo Aquacoach watch for the first time in the pool tonight.  The watch didn’t come with an instruction manual, you’re provided with a quick start guide on the inside of the box (so you have … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! Glasgow Santa Dash 2011

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

I’ve been a little quiet over the last few days … I’ve been finishing off Christmas shopping and having a long weekend off work.  I’ve finally finished my Christmas shopping and can’t wait until the big day now!! Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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How to make your Garmin last 30 plus hours…

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

A few weekends ago I was caught out on a run when my new Garmin Forerunner 610 ran out of batteries 4:20 into my run.  I had a feeling it was going to happen as it had beeped ‘Battery Low‘ … Continue reading →

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Rest day and Santa Claus Speedo Aquacoach

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Gill text me late last night to say she couldn’t make our run on Thursday morning, so I decided a lie in would be a good bet for me.   Although I’ve only run once this week, I’m thinking it … Continue reading →

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I’ve caught Instagram-itus

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

I’ve had the Instagram app for a while now, but haven’t really used it… it’s cool.  It can turn rather dull looking photos into atmospheric, cool images. Sometimes users can go overboard with effects… which I’ll probably be guilty of … Continue reading →

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Week Number Calculator

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

I get a lot of people coming to my blog after they’ve searched on ‘how many weeks into 2011 are we?‘ … and I did this post earlier in the year to explain it: Popular Search Engine Terms #2 Here are … Continue reading →

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