It's the end of January and time to reflect on last year (because I've only just found the time)! In 2015, I needed 26 hours in day, the year rushed by and now we are well into 2016. The year can be summed up as the 'year of the bike' - a love which grew and grew. …
Tag: triathlon
South Manchester Triathlon…
I did it! The South Manchester triathlon was my second this year. I woke at 7am, ate porridge with apple and raisins and packed all my gear in the car, along with two kids and Mr Shespoke! Here's my list: Officially, it was a 9.20am start, and I was in wave 5. The swim went well. …
This week’s antics…
This week's been mixed. Weight training on Monday left me aching. Tuesday and Wednesday ended up exercise free. I'd picked up a tummy bug which left me feeling zapped. On Thursday, I did my final 'brick': a 13km bike ride but the full 6.4km run. The bike felt fine, but my thighs were fatigued after Monday's …
End of the week…
The end of the week saw a post work trip to the swimming pool on Thursday. It was so refreshing: 16 lengths quick, then made it up to 40 lengths. Felt good. And not feeling too done in from netball, I think the swim helped my recovery. Friday, I took off; because of logistics it …
Sunday brick…
I was supposed to do my first brick of my training plan yesterday, but the day disappeared with Saturday madness (swimming lessons, kids party and curry with friends!) So I did it today instead. On the plan was 10 miles on the bike followed by a 5km run. I decided to do my Cheshire lanes …
TFI Friday…
Friday is here. Yippee; the weekend is within touching distance. Today was about weight training. I trained with Mr Shespoke out in the garden. This is the equipment we used/ improvised with... But I've just realised we forgot to put the house brick in the photo too (that was used for kettle-bell swings). This is …
Move it…
Last night I went out for a spin on the bike. It was a case of getting the legs moving rather than an evening doing the best bike ride in the world. I went up and down the pedestrian lane on a bypass. It's a 14.5km out and back loop, which took 40 mins. Uninspiring, …
Splish splash…
Tuesday was the last day of the summer holidays for my little girl. It has been bliss. No rushing out the door in the mornings, no nagging mummy saying 'get dressed, get your shoes on, brush your teeth...' I have completely enjoyed my time with her, and a part of me feels quite sad she and …
Rain and running…
In typical British bank holiday style, it rained and rained and rained on Monday. I took the kids out to the shops, then for a walk; and little girl went on her bike. We got home and I mulled over the idea of a run. I put my tracksuit bottoms on, a t-shirt and zip-up, and …
Sunday cycle
Yesterday was a busy day: bit of DIY around the house, gardening and taking the kids to a local National Trust property. It got to 6pm and I thought I'd better get out on my bike. I was followed by my support vehicle - with the kids and Mr Shespoke shouting encouragement out the window -'Allez, allez, allez'. I …
