On the stereo today- Everything Must Go- Manic Street Preachers I actually lost my original vinyl copy of this album when I broke up with an old girlfriend. Massive regret. Monday A bit of a mixed bag of a week started with a mixed bag of a day. Gym work first- Monday night rolls were … Continue reading
On the stereo today- The Sneaker Pimps. A week of bits and pieces. Monday Never skip Mondays! Unless it’s a Bank Holiday. Then Tuesday becomes Monday. Did nothing. Tuesday Never skip Tuesdays! Except I did. Work was hectic. Wednesday Never skip Wednesdays if you’ve already skipped Monday and Tuesday! Upper Body in the weight room- … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Nothing for once. I’m listening to the rain rattle my roof. A good week on the mats, and a quiet one in the weight room. Monday Felt a bit fatigued after running the irish open all weekend but I went to the gym in any case. And then 20 minutes sauna … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Metallica- And Justice For All Well I trained last week, but I really spent most the week in a state of agitation about running the Irish Open. Everything else I just squeezed in. That being said, not half bad. Monday 3k run. Ow, my hips hate me for this. I have … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Marlena Shaw Good training week last week, even if I’m exhausted with work. When I feel this way I usually reduce the training load correspondingly, but I’m just enjoying rolling too much right now to do that. So I’ve had a good week, but I’m bolloxed. Monday Run 3k. Last run … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Royskopp I haven’t been very diligent about updating this blog the past few weeks. I’ve recorded the sessions just fin but haven’t had as much time each Monday to put any time into it. I’ve got 20 minutes now, so I’ll get a bit nittier and grittier today. Monday Run 3k. … Continue reading
On the stereo today- PJ Harvey- To Bring You My Love Last week was decent without being spectacular. Monday Run 3k Quick couple of rounds. Tuesday Run 3k Lower Body Day Wednesday Run- 3k 5 rounds, fairly light and enjoyable. Thursday Run 3k Friday Pump Club Saturday Good training for 90 minutes. Tough for a … Continue reading
On the stereo today- A mix. Right now, Euro Zero Zero- Massive Attack. One of my favourite authors is Kurt Vonnegut, and he tells this story about his (real life) uncle in one of his books, who, when the sun was shining and he was with his family and nothing was bothering him, he’d say … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Nothing! Everyone is at home for the Easter so I don’t get to pick my music. So I had an enforced break the week before last, and then it wasn’t exactly straight back in the saddle as I had to wait until Wednesday to be sure. This was unfortunate because it … Continue reading
On the stereo today- Temple of the Dog. Last week I had to have a small medical procedure. So here’s my training log. Monday I did nothing. Tuesday I did nothing. Wednesday I did nothing. Thursday I did nothing. Friday I did nothing. Saturday I did nothing. Training Thoughts of the Week I thought about … Continue reading