Tag Archives: sloth

Grocery shopping in a Lamborghini

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

My first marathon was disastrous – less a run and more a half marathon with a thirteen mile walk on the end. There were a number of reasons, but essentially it was due to a lack of training. If there’s … Continue reading →

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Mixed feelings

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

I have had a very mixed week, running wise. Tuesday – no run (bad) Wednesday – short run (better than nothing, I guess) Thursday – ran into work (good) Friday – no run (ok, as it was a rest day) … Continue reading →

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Do I haaaaave to?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Hmmm.  On the plus side, were it not for Janathon, I wouldn’t have run at all today.  On the minus side, the 1.2 mile run around the block is not going to be setting the world on fire any time soon. But … Continue reading →

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Bradford parkrun

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

I wrapped up my April goals today by completing the Bradford parkrun. Three laps that start with a long gentle downhill and end with a short, sharp uphill so no sprint finish for me today.  I really must build some hill work … Continue reading →

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Return of the sloth

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

As my name makes clear, at least to Flanders and Swann fans, I am a sloth.  Given the choice between doing and being, I will opt for being every time. My history of activity is telling: 2002: Entered Flora 5km … Continue reading →

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