This weekend JP and I were to go to my parents because it was their 40th wedding anniversary.
I had always avoided Imodium because I didn't like the idea of being bunged up - would I be harbouring germs that would otherwise be ejected from my body? So, tentatively I took imodium, and amazingly it did what it said on the packet - it stopped my squits! And, I felt really good too, meaning I spent the whole weekend eating rich food, chocolate and puddings! I still have had no consequences of doing so, either! (YET!)
Imodium rocks!
Monday, 13 August 2007
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
More outdoor exercise means more weights
Recent good weather has meant I have been doing more outside exercise such as running and walking. Therefore I have been doing fewer cardio- sessions at the gym, doing weights instead.
I've been really enjoying doing them and stretching my strength abilities a little bit (not too much!). I'm also pleased that I have been finding the 20 minute run on the treadmill fairly easy. Perhaps I should up the times a bit - but that will take my sessions to over an hour!
After my recent 4 mile run, I'm looking forward to my next opportunity on Thursday morning! I want to run a similar time, perhaps a little faster as I will have a go at sprinting on the long straights!
It's a shame I can't afford personal training sessions because I'd love to know how I am doing and what I can do to do it better.
I've already asked my parents for money on my birthday towards 4 sessions on the Power Plate at my gym. People say it's a good workout and really beneficial. I hope so!
I keep bouncing between 73Kg and 74Kg on the scales. I really want to get me to the stage where I am consistently below 73Kg. I'm still aiming for 66Kg, a total of 13Kg lost (about 2 stone). One day...
I've been really enjoying doing them and stretching my strength abilities a little bit (not too much!). I'm also pleased that I have been finding the 20 minute run on the treadmill fairly easy. Perhaps I should up the times a bit - but that will take my sessions to over an hour!
After my recent 4 mile run, I'm looking forward to my next opportunity on Thursday morning! I want to run a similar time, perhaps a little faster as I will have a go at sprinting on the long straights!
It's a shame I can't afford personal training sessions because I'd love to know how I am doing and what I can do to do it better.
I've already asked my parents for money on my birthday towards 4 sessions on the Power Plate at my gym. People say it's a good workout and really beneficial. I hope so!
I keep bouncing between 73Kg and 74Kg on the scales. I really want to get me to the stage where I am consistently below 73Kg. I'm still aiming for 66Kg, a total of 13Kg lost (about 2 stone). One day...
Camping in Pembrokeshire
JP and I went to Pembrokeshire with a couple of friends, Stevie and Mike. It took us 5 and a half hours to get to Newport, Pembrokeshire from Slough Train Station (where we picked up Stevie and Mike).
The Campsite was basic but very friendly! The old farmer welcomed us and at least once a day goes round each tent on his motor vehicle to see that everything is okay. He even provides a bring-your-own-food barbecue every night! Friendly old chap, he was disappointed when we didn't make it to the barbecue - he twaddled along in the dark to our tents and kept trying to get us to go, but we were too tired and hid in our tents.
The farmer advised us on a potential walk from Moylegrove back to Newport. I had seen some information stating that the coastal path was about 7 miles from Moylegrove to Newport.
The walk is beautiful, with spectacular views, beautiful flowers and wildlife, horses roaming free, just so much to take in! If you enjoy walking and like challenging walks then this is definately the walk for you! I really want to do it again one day!
2 hours into the journey, and not even half way according to the map, we ran out of water and we were all getting parched! It was such a hot day! JP spotted a natural spring on his map and we continued on hoping that we would find it. We found it! The water was really, really fresh and clear and we filled our bottles with water and continued on!
Amazingly, we saw a 22o halo around the sun! A dark circle around the sun and a rainbow around the outside. I didn't take a photograph because I didn't want to point my camera directly at the sun. Apparently, they aren't uncommon, so look out for them!
We got back to Newport Sands beach and spotted a sign warning that the walk we had just done was a difficult walk with a 6 mile stretch with no access to amenities or drinking water!
A superb weekend where we met very friendly people everywhere! JP and I definitely want to explore more of the Pembrokeshire coastline!
Photos can be seen: http://jasper.photoblog.co.uk/c1341470.html
The Campsite was basic but very friendly! The old farmer welcomed us and at least once a day goes round each tent on his motor vehicle to see that everything is okay. He even provides a bring-your-own-food barbecue every night! Friendly old chap, he was disappointed when we didn't make it to the barbecue - he twaddled along in the dark to our tents and kept trying to get us to go, but we were too tired and hid in our tents.
The farmer advised us on a potential walk from Moylegrove back to Newport. I had seen some information stating that the coastal path was about 7 miles from Moylegrove to Newport.
The walk is beautiful, with spectacular views, beautiful flowers and wildlife, horses roaming free, just so much to take in! If you enjoy walking and like challenging walks then this is definately the walk for you! I really want to do it again one day!
2 hours into the journey, and not even half way according to the map, we ran out of water and we were all getting parched! It was such a hot day! JP spotted a natural spring on his map and we continued on hoping that we would find it. We found it! The water was really, really fresh and clear and we filled our bottles with water and continued on!
Amazingly, we saw a 22o halo around the sun! A dark circle around the sun and a rainbow around the outside. I didn't take a photograph because I didn't want to point my camera directly at the sun. Apparently, they aren't uncommon, so look out for them!
We got back to Newport Sands beach and spotted a sign warning that the walk we had just done was a difficult walk with a 6 mile stretch with no access to amenities or drinking water!
A superb weekend where we met very friendly people everywhere! JP and I definitely want to explore more of the Pembrokeshire coastline!
Photos can be seen: http://jasper.photoblog.co.uk/c1341470.html
Thursday, 2 August 2007
4 miles!
Today I reached a new level in my running. As you may gather from the title of this blog entry, I ran more than 4 miles! And amazingly, I felt I had energy to do more, but I don't want to push myself too far too quickly!
I found parts of the route quite difficult, especially running up Desborough Avenue in rush hour and all the fumes! This time I paced myself up that hill and made sure I ran properly, instead of the sloppy run I can sometimes find myself doing.
Stats:
Run length: 6.9Km / 4.3 miles
Time: 40 minutes 15 seconds
Average speed: 10.3 Km/h / 6.4 mph
Pace: 5 minutes 51 seconds per Km / 9 minutes 22 seconds per mile
My route can be seen following this link: http://www.sanoodi.com/route/redrunner/69341/4-mile-run-round-deeds-grove-desborough-and-cressex/
I feel ready to stretch myself to a 10K run, so I will look on Runner Diary (http://www.runningdiary.co.uk/) for a good one in my locality within the next couple of months!
My friend Paul has pointed me to the Runners World website (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/) which apparently has lots of advice for runners. Time to do some studying as well as running!
How exciting!
I found parts of the route quite difficult, especially running up Desborough Avenue in rush hour and all the fumes! This time I paced myself up that hill and made sure I ran properly, instead of the sloppy run I can sometimes find myself doing.
Stats:
Run length: 6.9Km / 4.3 miles
Time: 40 minutes 15 seconds
Average speed: 10.3 Km/h / 6.4 mph
Pace: 5 minutes 51 seconds per Km / 9 minutes 22 seconds per mile
My route can be seen following this link: http://www.sanoodi.com/route/redrunner/69341/4-mile-run-round-deeds-grove-desborough-and-cressex/
I feel ready to stretch myself to a 10K run, so I will look on Runner Diary (http://www.runningdiary.co.uk/) for a good one in my locality within the next couple of months!
My friend Paul has pointed me to the Runners World website (http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/) which apparently has lots of advice for runners. Time to do some studying as well as running!
How exciting!
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