tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30568609188359644222012-01-15T07:30:40.030ZThe title says it all.SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.comBlogger4011100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-80697157662682819812011-09-19T16:29:00.002Z2011-09-19T16:59:01.821Z

What a crappy, crappy run. Being too poor to go to the gym should have been a great thing. Forcing me to run outside, appreciate the fresh air, bit of sunshine. (I did appreciate those things.) 49.09 for 4.5 miles - fucking pathetic. Seriously pissed off with myself. God knows why it was so bad. Felt brilliant in the gym a few days ago.  I'd had 2 weeks off and felt far better for it. A

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-8681883339944606132011-08-23T16:46:00.005Z2011-09-19T16:34:10.476Z

Now I could begin where we left of - but somehow I think an unabridged version of the last 5 1/2 months would make pretty dull reading. There have been some highs and lows. Some stuff that's taken up far too much time emotionally and personally - but isn't my business to make public on the web; and some truly great stuff too. In this whistle stop tour of the last 5 months there's going to be

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-65659227702077141062011-03-08T12:37:00.003Z2011-03-08T14:30:30.523Z

Alright, maybe not actually smug - but definitely damn happy. V damn happy. A 7 mile run yesterday! (I've not run 7 miles since the terrible, horrible, [bird]flu infested Jedburgh Half about 18 months ago.)It was wonderful. And strangely I do feel as if I could have run further. I also then did a full (for me) gym session afterwards.And, on entering the gym, I requested a "torture session" with

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-83716189114848835312011-02-28T23:02:00.005Z2011-02-28T23:20:17.565Z

Proper news. The chg is taking a career break, working on her dissertation and hanging around in EDINBURGH for a bit. Bloody lovely to get to see her all the time.I also picked up the keys to the flat in Inverkeithing and discovered it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I had thought it might be. You know, that moment when you walk in and think... what the hell have I done!? Well, I might have done

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-59067729637388138922011-02-17T12:44:00.003Z2011-02-17T15:05:45.673Z

This might be a bit of a ramble. The chg is sitting at the other end of the table working on her dissertation, and I should be working... but blogging seemed like a good idea.Last week - well some time last week in a period that constituted 7 days I ran 13.3 miles. (The .3 being VERY important.) Not done that in a very, very, long time. Maybe about a year. Boooo. Ah well, at least I'm back at it.

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-20535741357621109142011-02-04T16:58:00.004Z2011-02-04T17:30:50.232Z

So I might as well blog now whilst I feel all righteous and buzzy. But then, that could just be the Twix. *ponders to self - why don't Cadbury's make a Twix, with their caramel and their chocolate it would be even better*Right: Almost 2 hours spent in the wonder of the gym. I've finally capitulated and at least bought an Edinburgh Leisure card (£25) so the gym experience is now 25% cheaper each

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-50620056352825676372011-02-02T12:57:00.004Z2011-02-02T13:48:38.189Z

I'm blogging because the heating is on; it would seem foolish to go and walk the dog (in the cold and possible sleet) whilst it's on. So instead I'm at the kitchen table, enjoying the feeling of warmth on my back (and the dog enjoys the warmth too).As per bloody usual, it's been a while. I'm going to start with what this blog is supposed to be about: running.I have been going to the gym, a little

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-91867139178136245902011-01-19T00:30:00.003Z2011-01-19T01:13:30.159Z

I'm trying to get back into this blogging lark I really am.More an 2 posts a month would be a start.I've cooked for HH and Teech (again with the Orkney Fudge Cheesecake... too good, and too easy to not make... and a stoved chicken thing that was all potato, chicken and garlic goodness).This was before it baked in the oven for about 75mins. The delightful shine is all buttery goodness.I then tried

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-5254742442302585272011-01-13T17:47:00.005Z2011-01-13T19:41:36.190Z

So, let's start the year with a catch-up; why change the habit of a blog-time?I'll start with xmas: It was truly incredible. Despite each setting a budget to stop there being any gift upset... the chg decided that my xmas and bday can be rolled into a big gift. So for my bday we're heading to Amsterdam for a 4 day break. Complete relaxation, and art - bloody perfect. I was a little

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-86979546603563876802010-12-24T14:31:00.004Z2010-12-24T15:23:47.839Z

2010 - it's been a ...It's been too much to sum up in one word, so I thought I'd try just a few more. Here's a month by month summary - 12 months in 69 words (dude).No heating. Curling.Break Up. Incredible friends.Paris. Secured flat.Incredible friends. Ceramics.Meet chg. Celebrate friends BDays.Bridie goes. Discover Acoustic Dave.21212 & spa with Meeper. Marrakesh.Festival Madness. Scotland trip

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-24686587232632659292010-12-21T00:10:00.002Z2010-12-21T00:42:51.976Z

I ran, then I forgot about it. It was when it was clear enough from snow and ice (sort of) to attempt a run round Arthur's Seat. I managed 3.5 miles (mostly as the 5K was so slow I had to keep going ... side stepping the ice had been a bugger). I think it was about 34.50-odd. Not stunning. Think it was last Thursday morning first thing. It was about -3 and lovely with it.But I do love it, and I

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-49021589443638803602010-12-09T17:11:00.004Z2010-12-09T18:04:44.569Z

I did go for a run. It was wonderful and I felt fantastic doing it. I just loved it. It had been too long; the snow, snow, snow has permanently held me back. Although 32 minutes for 5k was (for me) sodding shocking; but there was a lot of ice and snow to avoid - in Peckham... not Edinburgh. And the time has come for running sweat-top not t-shirts, and long tights - oh, and gloves. BrrrrrSpent

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-63765664998413280012010-12-06T13:37:00.006Z2010-12-06T14:08:31.858Z

Crimble, crumble and all things chr....The snow, the m*f* snow. One or two days is pretty Now we're up to our 10th day (here in Edinburgh). One of my great loves of the British weather is that is changes. Just seeing a white winter wonderland is lovely, but I don't like the same-ness - I find it slightly repressive, particularly today as it's a bit foggy and I can't see far enough. I'm a girl who

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-55803355350623600892010-11-25T22:35:00.003Z2010-11-25T23:29:43.678Z

I could claim illness (it was a v mild cold). I could claim lack of time (work has been marginally busy). I could claim cold weather (but we all know I looooove to run in the cold).So really, I've just been a bit of a slacker.I have made a small electronic thing with random flashing lights at Granny Greens - it involved soldering and everything. Never happier than when surrounded by pliers and

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-34752085084003064842010-11-12T13:02:00.004Z2010-11-12T13:34:06.646Z

As an alternative to Auld Reekie it does alright. I'm very glad to have both in my life.I've not really taken 'full advantage' of all London has to offer this time. But as such I'm a more relaxed, and financially better off, person. (Not a bad combo I think.)However, there has been great Thai food; a fantastic roast with new friends; catching up with an old school chum; a pub quiz*; and tonight

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-51522757840466950992010-11-03T15:33:00.003Z2010-11-03T16:08:50.430Z

It's been a busy week or two (as usual it appears). Although I'm not sure I'm actually achieving much!?I discovered that my old dog wasn't just the usual 'old-d0g-itchy' but had a skin infection. So: pills, shampoo and consultation - £98.... really... ah well, better that's she's comfortable. (grrr)Had a delicious mutli-course dinner with the fabulous Miss Lane. Spinach & Watercress soup ROCKS -

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-78570224561360062692010-10-14T15:19:00.003Z2010-10-14T15:28:56.206Z

It really does make me feel better.Today was 3.1 miles (the beloved 5k) in 30.15 which felt a litter better than usual.Getting there. Improving. Slowly.Had one of those incredible sleeps where you could sleep forever. But today had important things to get done... a new lead for the gold dog- her squirrel hunting habit has shredded the old one. Hilarious when running and she heads into the

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-71586329362834593352010-10-12T17:32:00.002Z2010-10-12T17:49:02.626Z

If any of you are still reading, congratulations on almost endless patience!The real news is that I went for a run, a 4 mile run... read it and weep fellow runners... 4 miles. Go me.The fact I'm so excited about a 4 mile run suggests that I'm still a bit behind on the whole idea of a schedule at the moment. Although, living on the 3rd floor I am generally walking far more than I ever have for the

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-30809571926362371272010-09-16T10:45:00.002Z2010-09-16T11:19:20.788Z

It's not that I stopped running - but I sort of did for a bit. (I'm back in the saddle now - one run on Monday and I'm *just about* to go out for another.)Life got a little bit hectic. A little bit different. And a lot better.I'll start by saying that I met someone (CHG) - and it's all good. But that's all the detail you'll get about that.The last 3 MONTHS - (3 months - holy christ! how did that

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-91787062044222743452010-06-12T00:28:00.003Z2010-06-12T00:35:36.557Z

I suck at Juneathon. And yet every year I keep coming back for more. It is the great unfinished race for me. The blot on my landscape.I keep 'doing stuff' (summarised below) but life keeps taking the sodding piss and distracting me. No kidding.However Wednesday:2.2m dog walkAnd I'm pretty sure I went to the gym and ran 5K. How flaky is that - I can't even remember... but I'm sure I did...Thursday

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-17789410185030772152010-06-08T21:43:00.002Z2010-06-08T21:46:40.655Z

Well after the delight that was Sunday's exercise regime ...Monday included a 4mile dog walk round Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh - seriously hilly...Tuesday was a 2.2mile dog walk.So I am managing some exercise - but not enough!Will try and rectify this tomorrow. (And tomorrow, and tomorrow).But I have lots of work to catch up on. Damn, might have to go to bed early and make a sharp-ish start

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-47847300211435267542010-06-06T18:21:00.003Z2010-06-06T18:30:20.508Z

So - it's a day where I have both exercised (properly) and am blogging before midnight. Who knew I was capable of this feat? (Not me.)The exercise:A 2mile dog walk in the pouring rain (shows commitment) followed IMMEDIATELY by -1m in 8.48 (Aerobic setting 1) on the treadmill2.2m on the bike (took 10min) - exercise score '46' - whatever that means1m on the arm bike in 5.25 (resistance level 5)Full

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-58396838119343044672010-06-05T22:24:00.001Z2010-06-05T22:25:30.547Z

It was hot - I was pathetic.2 mile "jog" no time, no watch, not much bloody effort. Pathetic.Also 2m dog walk.I'm a rubbish Junathoner - but tomorrow I'm going to do LOADS... just you wait and see.

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-47795415062346850512010-06-05T01:25:00.001Z2010-06-05T01:27:03.421Z

I don't think walking round the shops for 2 hours counts - even if it was in heels.And then letting the neighbours get me drunk... it was a work out for the liver, just not for the rest of me.A lovely day - but not a great Juneathon.

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-31163965315807086752010-06-04T10:01:00.000Z2010-06-04T10:02:01.944Z

Day 3 was good as exercise went. Then I ended up working 'til 3.30am ... and neglecting to blog.Damn - I'll get this sorted at somepoint this month. Exercise was: 2.4m dog walk2mile run on Crosscountry 1 setting in 17.37Then 40 crunchesThen 2 sets of 12 tricep exercises. (one with weight 10, one with weight 12). Then I kept wondering why my shoulders hurt. Now I'm more tired than is right. But

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-20936360413449496862010-06-02T22:51:00.002Z2010-06-02T22:55:18.518Z

Alright 1.5m dog walk it'll have to be... it was exercise - it did involve a big hill and it was done in 26min (fast right?).But I'll admit I was aiming for more - I was aiming for at least TWO dog walks...Oh, and I did do a couple of press ups.But I might be stretching now. Oh, I could actually do some stretching...I'll say that day 2 was a success as I:1. did something2. posted it before I

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-11028541227599074482010-06-02T01:17:00.001Z2010-06-02T01:17:38.946Z

I haven't gone to sleep yet. So as far as my personal rules go this counts as the first post on the first day of JUNEATHON. I decided to go all out and ignore the lingering illness. And jeeze, is it lingering! Dog walk - 1.5milesGym: 5k 27.07 on Aerobic1 settingFull arm series with free weights (now, as it's Juneathon I'll detail what this entails- then I can just use shorthand). This is: 3 sets

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-84705949356718255892010-06-01T01:14:00.001Z2010-06-01T01:15:44.162Z

That last post was written at about 1am on June 1st - so don't be thinking that's my post for the day... oh no. I'll do real exercise, and real writing before the day is out... mark my words.

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-35848682242991485002010-06-01T00:48:00.002Z2010-06-01T00:54:42.461Z

Right - June is going to rock. I've decided.Juneathon will give me a new body, and a new attitude will be mine. (See how optimistic that shit is! Looks like a new attitude to me.)Despite still having the "virus from hell" I'm going to give it my all. I've been managing 1 gym visit a week; but also walking 15-20miles a week to try and keep some level of fitness up. I've got happy dogs, and maybe

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-84784193829635126032010-05-07T17:13:00.002Z2010-05-07T17:29:44.511Z

To try and get me back into the swing of this blogging malarkey I'm going with the simple list formula. Since we last communicated I have:Walked the dogs for 39.4 milesRun 19 miles (all under 9m/mile though - I'll take that positive)Done innumerable arm and tummy exercisesCollected a new (to me) carAttended or hosted 10 social events (yes, I do mean met with friends)Made lots of things in

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-90047310657091502422010-04-13T23:02:00.004Z2010-04-13T23:23:05.667Z

This will hopefully be the start of me blogging again. I finally feel up to it. I finally feel like I have a life to share with the outside world.I wont pretend the last 2 months haven't sucked. They have. But life does move on, particularly if you make it move on.Good things:I'm still running. Usually about 10-15 miles a week. And all miles are sub 9min now. Quite a break through. Almost all are

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-54126720766759478292010-03-23T11:06:00.004Z2010-03-23T11:11:44.202Z

What I said about finally being ready to tackle 2010, and how it might even be a bit great... well, I was v v wrong.1oth Feb TheO broke up with me after 11 years.Spent next 5 weeks in denial.Went to Paris for 5 days to see beautiful things and be on my own for a bit.Stopped being in denial.Now moving onwards and upwards - often literally. (The flat hunt has begun.)I am still running, and I will

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-37399510046460770682010-02-05T00:15:00.001Z2010-02-05T00:54:11.983Z

It got to the point where there was only so much bitching about the heating that could be done! So instead of writing about other stuff, I just shut up.Luckily during the worst of it we were taken in (in a kindly way, rather than in a slave labour/ sold to pirates way) by RF and Wheeler. Thank god for friends. We, in turn, showed them a great restaurant just 20min from their house ... this seemed

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-936965616613874232010-01-19T13:02:00.000Z2010-01-19T13:08:04.488Z

I'll cover the basics first. Since we were last here I've managed a paultry 11 miles. A 5k on cross country setting ( harder hills), a fast 4 miles and another 4 last night. The running is going quite well. I seem to be able to maintain a sub 9min pace now over about a 10k distance which is really a massive breakthrough for me. But not being able to test it outside is a real pain. Hopefully

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-64925296522938229222010-01-07T23:11:00.002Z2010-01-07T23:22:15.573Z

The heating has been "fixed". I say "fixed" as there were some horribly unanswered questions, the kind that are always true but deeply frustrating. "Oh, we have about 5 or 6 units in Scotland that break down in winter, yours is one of them, we don't know why!"Also when your heating engineer suggests you call his mate and have a different boiler/furnace system fitted ... well, let's say we're not

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-25674125373749882192010-01-07T00:21:00.000Z2010-01-07T00:22:25.087Z

Now I know that a lot of people are suffering from the cold but our heating is broken, so it's genuinely cold.So cold I can't sit in my study and blog. We did have a fantastic Xmas and New Year a topic I might revisit in warmer times, but for now I'll just say it was all good. All our friends left by the 2nd and the heating broke on the 3rd so normal service has yet to be resumed. I have fitted

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-40444480549210611622009-12-15T00:43:00.002Z2009-12-15T01:07:45.791Z

Finally made it back to the gym today after too much fun, frivolity and feasting to go into detail.It's been a bit of a whirlwind recently and we're not even started on Christmas!Since I was last here there's been a day in Edinburgh xmas shopping, a circuits class which was ABS HELL, dinner with some village ladies, a murder mystery party (whoo hoo), and, and I tell you - the neighbours took us

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-28225836326535769252009-12-08T23:41:00.002Z2009-12-08T23:51:53.395Z

I seem to be constantly busy, often not sure what I'm achieving, and regularly only fitting in ONE exercise session a week - which, in turn, doesn't help with the first two.After the hideousness that was circuits I was determined to go to the gym on Sunday - before our guests came round. I didn't. The day seriously got away from us. Soooo the Monday was a hangover. *Shudder* I just drank way too

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-83170897334226664812009-12-05T01:02:00.003Z2009-12-05T01:18:05.179Z

Well, a little weakly today as I went to circuits last night for the first time in TWO MONTHS. TWO. MONTHS. How the hell did that happen, and oh god why did I go back if it hurts sooo much?Ah well, I'm pretty sure it does me good, in some way.We have, as usual been pretty goddamn busy. It never seems to stop.After the dogs were clipped (they may just have forgiven us) we headed south. Our first

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-88247594345971454092009-11-22T19:07:00.002Z2009-11-22T19:12:11.337Z

Dogs walkedHouse CleanedGym Attended.Broke my 5mile record today. 45.04 for 5 miles miles. Would have loved to get it just under the 45min but was DELIGHTED.A bit knackered now but really, how perfect can a Sunday be. A clean house, a great gym session, and our neighbours are about to take us out for a curry. Bliss.All of the run was done on Aerobic setting 1, so this means 10min+ was all at 3%;

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-81632035457263573442009-11-22T12:15:00.003Z2009-11-22T12:27:59.676Z

After the 4 miles it's been a complete whirlwind.Stayed with Spartan and Blarney with BLARNEY COOKING. She did a fantastic job (the first time she's ever cooked for 6 people) with 2 full courses, the final of which was cheesecake !!!! my personal favourite.Then we had a night away with a wine tasting and 6 course dinner. Wheeler and RF were happy to accompany us as TheO's gift to RF to help stave

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-8407831647053583892009-11-12T00:48:00.002Z2009-11-12T01:01:12.849Z

Managed 4 miles in the gym on the treadmill on Tuesday, all on aeroic 1 setting as usual,then lots of stretching and 10 full on press-ups. no stopping. This rocked.the run was in 36.40 which pleased me as this was 9.10 a mile and not too strenuous. Also, my achillies is finally feeling as it should - result.Life is returning to normal - I got some nice work pieces posted out. On time. I've

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-55856294218166219642009-11-07T00:37:00.002Z2009-11-07T00:53:12.948Z

So, I've finally got the whole house clean. This means nothing to you, dear reader, but means a great deal to me. It means peace of mind. Now I can get on with the rest of my to-do list.But, I'm really here because I went to the gym today. Despite not wanting to. Despite being knackered. But TheO said she didn't want pizza (Tesco Finest Oven pizza, not, sadly, Dominos) if she hadn't worked out.

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-18350384065483362182009-11-05T16:15:00.006Z2009-11-07T01:04:06.185Z

Now, I write this not just as a desperate attempt to get yet more people to click on this blog in search for a sports bra... but as a show of real desperation. Desperation at the lack of information out there; at the lack of reviews from women of different sizes; at the fact that the same bras keep getting great reviews. I’ve tried them, and I’m not convinced.So many of these tests say that ‘the

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-8913109500134441082009-11-04T16:52:00.004Z2009-11-04T18:26:28.429Z

Race ReportWhilst I feel I really, really, really should be cleaning the house... it's now a good time to discuss the past week (or so) and the hideousness that was The Jedburgh Half.Time 2.24.27 (my time) 2.24.27 (gun time) - there was no chip timing.9.269.249.21I was delighted by these times as the course was fairly rolling over the first few miles.9.3810.029.39Total time at 6 miles was 57.32 -

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-70205668322195413542009-10-26T22:39:00.003Z2009-10-26T22:57:29.040Z

Well, this should be a long blog about the race. But it was beyond hideous. Many things that have never happened before all occurred.1. Very sore legs from mile 6 onwards2. No endorphin rush at all3. I apparently 'forgot' to drink enough4. Had to take walking breaksSo - as you can see it wasn't the most pleasant of experiences. I managed a stonking personal worst which I will discuss in detail

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-16990674408065366832009-10-23T23:25:00.002Z2009-10-23T23:32:44.020Z

So, the time is nigh. Sunday dawns with a proper half marathon. I've not raced since August 2008 and I can tell.I've done my training; my panic about sudden illness is overwhelming; and I'm desperately trying to think of all the things I might just need for the race. (Trainers, spare trainers; long running leggings, capri leggings; no sleeves top, short sleeves top, long sleeves top; running

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-82735261197262224722009-10-19T23:03:00.003Z2009-10-19T23:37:55.657Z

So much has happened over the last 8 days - mostly a whirlwind of family and friends staying. 10 for dinner 3 nights in a row ... who does that sort of thing? TheO (and me)... apparently. Luckily all was wonderful and I do love using the house to its full potential. I occasionally come to this realisation after people have left. The contrast can be quite stark, esp. after 10 days of company.I

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-51053349567575006942009-10-12T16:30:00.003Z2009-10-12T16:47:16.503Z

Now this should be a short post as I'm using the lap top, lying on the bed, and seriously giving myself neck strain. *lies down for a short while*We've reached a period in time where everything gets genuinely busy. Litt'lest 'phew had a christening party over the w/end, and we've got family staying. Tomorrow MaYa, Islander and the boys arrive, then we had a dinner for 10 on Thursday and another

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-49302969344356893042009-10-04T23:17:00.002Z2009-10-05T00:03:29.510Z

It's been a fairly hectic week domestically and socially.Brunch and Dim Sum to celebrate with Teech. Oh, the glory of msg and weird gloop with 1000 yr old egg. Mmmmm.Blarney and Babybelle came for a visit, my child holding skills are still standing firm. As is my love for the little tyke. She gets bonus points for not giving me her cold.We got a new freezer for outside to finally hold the vast

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-387715257368886972009-09-26T23:20:00.003Z2009-09-26T23:27:20.225Z

Lovely fast 4 miles on Thursday - but in the gym again as cold and windy. Did 2 sections of 3min at 9% which was bloody hard but managed not to slow down and keep a good 9.15 pace.No time to let the legs relax as we had a great walk with RF and Dougal-dog on Friday. We finally walk over the big hill at the top of our road. The best possible day for it, amazing stretching views, wonderful

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-22031733921792586382009-09-23T11:36:00.004Z2009-09-23T12:26:59.768Z

So, it's been a while since I blogged about running. But over the last week I've actually gone out (well, to the gym) and used my legs.Wed. 16th I manage 10K - it's been a good few weeks of recovery since I got round to this sort of distance. I'm using a new setting on the machine. Aerobic 1 - this goes up to 3% in 3 peaks during the time you're running. And only goes down to 0 very briefly

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-23309205635295640122009-09-15T23:57:00.004Z2009-09-16T00:17:21.541Z

Parental visits - 2 ! Shock horror. Not only have my Dad and his wife now visited our place, he actually came and fixed stuff - it's been 10years since he last fixed anything for me... I'm thinking the new wife brings out the parental side.Food with neighbours - 2Miles Run - 8 (getting there slowly)Dog Miles walked - 16+Beach walks - 1Meals made by friends - 1 (and damn we're thankful... despite

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-33237210227028814912009-09-01T11:39:00.002Z2009-09-01T11:55:29.048Z

you get the idea.Roberta is the only way I could return without feeling shame, SHAME I tell you, for abandoning you all in this month of rain and misery.Now I'm usually quite stoic about weather, it happens, you can't change it, you just have to live with it; but Jeeesus, it has to stop raining soon. No really, anytime would be fine. Sometime before most of the road and some pieces of the house

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-36505203591406050962009-08-10T23:01:00.003Z2009-08-11T12:54:47.867Z

Now, other things have happened. We had a dinner party that was 4 days work, and seemed to work well for all. TheO covered the whole menu and shebang on her blog, and I am left to witter on about my god foresaken running.Last week I did manage to fit in a quick 5k. It was 28.29 for the whole thing which pleased me greatly. However it was just fitted in between cooking and cleaning. (Mostly

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-73360839010337436852009-08-03T22:42:00.002Z2009-08-03T22:48:15.909Z

Just done the figures. I've run (and it must be RUN, no long walks or mountain climbs count) 1355 miles since I started running 3 years ago. This is an average of 9 1/2 miles a week, every week for 3 years.... Must keep it up though.Going to have a wee run tomorrow too... before heading to see Spartan and Blarney.Finally managed to get house and work under control; sad not to have gone to London

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-38680250031272706012009-08-02T17:00:00.003Z2009-08-11T12:56:15.038Z

Now, this could be a post about weight, but sadly there is well more than 2 stone that I'm dragging round as additional ballast.This post is about the idiot who thought that combining my hill training with my long run would be time well spent. IDIOT. It was time knackering myself. The stats are pretty horrid.I'll describe the run:Out of the door and 1.25 miles uphillBack down again (total

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-87152326535755744812009-07-28T23:42:00.003Z2009-08-11T12:56:45.090Z

So, whilst Juneathon didn't kill me, July seems to have taken me hostage and kept me well away from the ol' blogosphere. It wasn't an uneventful month.* There was an excellent lunch at Sangsters with the neighbours. Much laughter and good wine.* Some running, but not enough. I managed an adequate 10K outside before heading to ...Santorini: it was a wonderful, relaxing (read: lard-inducing), hot,

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-2452843850895045512009-07-04T21:29:00.008Z2009-07-04T22:19:14.246Z

Well Juneathon seems to have come and gone. I can report than I was a complete blogging failure but my Juneathon exercise stats are getting better.Last year 10/30This year 22/30I'm happy to call this a result! Although I just read a quote that says, "flexible goals lead to mediocrity" - a statement that is all too true; there's nothing like pesky self justification after-the-fact...Since I last

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-17538520000418132732009-06-14T23:05:00.002Z2009-06-14T23:33:13.573Z

Now I'm not just about the running, I'm also all about the handbags and shoes. That might be why today goes down as a v good day.This morning I bounded out of bed at high speed (after a crappy night with not enough sleep, any time you go to bed and the birds are already awake... you know is not going to work well) to desperately try and get the mower going. My last hope was to charge the battery

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-50406754411992554922009-06-12T16:14:00.004Z2009-06-12T16:39:49.969Z

Now, when you read - you'll understand the slackerage. But really, I need to get my arse in gear.I've managed a lovely night our for dinner with HH, Tigger and Badger who were all in delightful form. Hastily thrown together by TheO as HH was having a nightmare set of hours and stress at work. Luckily she's getting to the end of the tough bit.I've spent 2 days cleaning the house - in very vigerous

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-40735988078836911502009-06-05T23:39:00.003Z2009-06-05T23:54:50.839Z

So, I've been lax, but it really is time, yet again, for Juneathon. JoggerBlogger even had the niceness to do a logo. We're really v organised this year - as JogBlog has listed us all too!So, I'm going to try and be on-top of the blogging (and the exercise too). So let me start by hastily squishing the last 5 days into one measly post - a bit like when you take your jeans out of the dryer and you

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-52878312739522478472009-06-05T23:29:00.002Z2009-06-05T23:38:56.725Z

I know that you'll all have been concerned that I haven't managed to update in quite some time.Highlights:Ma came to stay - delightful, was bitten by the gardening bug in her presence, mostly as we went to see such beautiful places... gets you thinking.Spent a w/end with Spartan and Blarney trying to distract them from impending parenthood and looming decorating. Antiquing played a lovely role in

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-5360090210517302002009-05-19T19:20:00.003Z2009-05-19T19:42:35.577Z

That was bloody awful. 5k - 30min bang on. Not terrible apart from I felt like I hadn't run in aaaages. Maybe that was because I hadn't run in 13days.The good news is that I'm fit enough to help friends strip wallpaper and sand floors for 3 days straight. (House is really getting there and Spartan & Blarney have bagged themselves a bargin!) I'm fit enough to have a fantastic 14mile bike ride with

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-10528407609301004572009-05-15T20:03:00.003Z2009-05-15T20:27:28.825Z

Now the lovely people at Fitness Footwear sent me some running shoes. (Thank you!) And obviously I’m due to give them a review. Now I don’t have to say anything nice, I just have to review them. So anything positive or negative is based purely on my experience with the shoes – not on how free they were.My only concession to the senders of the free shoes are the hyperlinks - I feel this is only

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-12082001118095658342009-05-06T22:05:00.005Z2009-05-06T22:44:42.174Z

Well the running is making a resurrection. I wont be marathoning at the end of the month. Maybe it's because I'm a lazy bitch, or maybe the time just wasn't right. I took my eye of the training ball and it sailed right past me before ricocheting off a post and knocking me out.But now I no longer dread my schedule - now I can just go for a run. I've got plans for a half this year, and will enjoy

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-36177911220687458832009-04-29T00:08:00.004Z2009-04-29T00:22:00.198Z

I've just taken one, I took it a while ago too. I try to be honest yet both times I've received quite different responses.The best line in the 'report' is definitely:Although you are practical, you are anything but boring – you have depths to you that others cannot see. Now, let me see - "you have depths ... that others cannot see" - so, I may well be, "anything but boring", but sadly those

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-52825722693132336982009-04-26T16:31:00.003Z2009-04-26T16:37:52.431Z

Last week I spent 1-2h with tools and a determined expression trying to fix some tiny, little, almost (but not quite) insignificant leaks under out sinks. [Fault of fuckwhit plumbers - lets not discuss that!]After 1-2 hours I was a bit miffed and quite crotchety. TheO asked what was wrong and I explained that I'd just spent 1-2hours trying to fix something and "achieved nothing".She pointed out

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-49072818533096458282009-04-15T23:40:00.003Z2009-04-16T00:04:50.288Z

This train wreck of a post was supposed to be about the most incredible set of Yassos ever done by man or beast. Yesterday we managed to drag our lazy arses to the gym and I finally did a proper work out. I'm still no closer to even attempting marathon training but this did at least feel like progress was made. (TheO out did me by running, swimming and walking in one workout...)10 Yassos took

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-45454734293060209382009-04-10T17:15:00.000Z2009-04-10T17:16:22.734Z

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is the knackers yard.Oh god, the smugness of yesterday has definitely bitten me in the arse. I did not stretch enough after the exertions and might still be a little under-the-weather therefore I am wracked with pain today. My legs and stomach muscles are just killing me.A great massage from TheO helped, but I was sadly informed by her that: "I am not a miracle worker". Well, damn, why did I

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-28062024876936951322009-04-06T23:24:00.002Z2009-04-06T23:33:11.274Z

(steroids nor luck) as it turned out.Somedays I walk into the gym and suddenly I'll know what workout/run I should be doing. I just knew today. The time had finally come - I needed to do a fast 10K - to really push myself and see what I could do. I'd had breakfast, I was a little under-hydrated, but I had a bottle. It was dead quiet. I just had to get on there and run.The good thing about running

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-86868498888030911862009-04-05T00:15:00.002Z2009-04-05T00:18:28.646Z

My blog popped up for some poor sod who searched for the very particular phrase:macleod's cattle on raasay 2009 Now, whilst I've been to Raasay I didn't have any cattle, I'm not called Macleod, and it wasn't 2009.

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-3805149464519122942009-04-04T23:48:00.002Z2009-04-05T00:10:16.871Z

So, I return from the isle. I did manage a run whilst there - a stonkingly fast 5K (28.11) on a rolling route whilst corralling 2 dogs. (It was quite a feat.)I then went out that evening - and had slap-up vegetarian feed (deeelish) and stayed out 'til 2am - crawled in only slightly tipsy and discovered *at that very moment* that the clocks changed and it as now 3am. MaYa was feeling v rough so I

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-85952919104367581842009-03-27T21:02:00.004Z2009-03-27T21:19:34.486Z

1. I'm lazy and got stuff done at home rather than updating my beloved reader. (Hell, if you care so damn much about my updates you'd follow my twitter, I mean, dude!) Even some work got done, really, work.2. I filled the days with stuff so dull (dog walks etc) that blogging about it would have depressed me. Also eating, and no one needs to hear about that. (Cake, cake, cake, cake, icecream,

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-86329915854020462472009-03-17T00:56:00.005Z2009-03-17T01:22:20.441Z

but only temporarily. She's off on the island helping MaYa with the 'phews. All still surviving last I heard. Anyone who knows her send her stuff, emails, anything, she desperately needs the entertainment.So whilst she's been away I've watched far too much TV (ranging from 'stylista' Blarney you'd love it; to 'How London was Built' which no-one but a numpty like me could find love for) and even

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-82569739079028417692009-03-13T01:34:00.002Z2009-03-13T01:48:33.441Z

but it still amused me.The theory is, like most stupid games, that you load up your iTunes (or your uTunes if you prefer, and have anal grammar issues) and take the first 10 tracks it shuffles and add the phrase "in my pants" to the end of each track, I tried and tested recipe for hilarity (no, really).I am tired (there was a circuits class, some running and an idea for a new charity this week)

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-61121109189063237882009-03-09T00:00:00.003Z2009-03-09T00:25:18.227Z

Once you've had the run of your life you shouldn't then come home, watch tv, eat dinner, and slob around. You wont be able to express the joy and elation you felt 4 1/2 hours earlier.At 7 miles I convinced myself I was a god, a rock star, a super human (and yes the sport beans really had kicked in at that exact moment). The following miles were harder but do-able. But it was that perfect high, a

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-58291244824299192152009-03-07T00:17:00.002Z2009-03-07T01:08:44.945Z

The last few days since I last bored you with the minutae of my life have passed in a bit of a blur.We went to Cameron House for the w/end and it was a huge, impersonal hotel that thought it was much grander than it really was... not that it wasn't comfortable and nice, just a bit contrived and full of people who were overly impressed by the helicopter on the lawn.The spa was amazing though -

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-55714359977595199252009-02-26T17:27:00.003Z2009-02-26T17:49:23.246Z

Well this morning came and I only hit snooze on the alarm twice. I had my sensible-ish breakfast and regular giant coffee and tried to mentally prepare myself. 8 miles was the goal. And it seemed pretty insurmountable. I'm somewhere quite hilly and knowing what I had to do made me want to baulk and climb straight back into bed. Mile 1 - 11.20 (all up hill)Mile 2 - 11.09 (up hill then a nice down

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-27265822378556893012009-02-23T18:10:00.003Z2009-02-23T18:24:47.855Z

Damn dial-up will be the death of me. Blood pressure raised through the roof by simple frustration. I went for a run this morning, before I did anything else. It wasn't the most pleasant experience. I spent most of it berating myself for being a lazy bee-atch and a slacker, and having no will power and being fat and slow. So a pleasant 3omin in my own company then?! I ran 5K in 30.40 which was a

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-3111107004283702602009-02-20T00:46:00.002Z2009-02-20T00:56:48.512Z

Shoe Whore will run for shoes. There are some shiny new New Balance babes coming from the dudes in the sidebar ---- Fitness Footwear ---- and I will review them once I return from cat-sitting in Northumberland (where I'll try and run my pants off so I get back on track).However we see below us the replacements for the Nikes. I tried a smaller size in the Vomero - and still they ate my socks - I

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-71536555741711959222009-02-18T23:05:00.006Z2009-02-18T23:24:15.643Z

Alright, a slight flamer of a title there, but the pic will make my point all too clearly.I will add that these are 100% female bodybuilders.Now I have (some) respect for their life long dedication, and their possibly reckless use of steroids in the pursuit of weird goals. But these are the sorts of images that scare some women. They make them think if they use weights then they are going to "

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-4614416419513453742009-02-18T10:21:00.003Z2009-02-18T10:31:57.961Z

I was given What I talk about when I talk about running by Harki Murakami by a (non-running) friend. They thought what with the running, and the thinking, I might just enjoy it. They were right - there was a little bit of ramble but generally it is a fine read, though I'd normally only recommend it to runners.There is one quote that really stood out for me, a quote which made me realise what's

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-48505445956435665492009-02-17T17:56:00.003Z2009-02-17T18:11:00.105Z

Well, the day has finally come. I got to say goodbye to my faithful old iMac. She was a fat bottomed beauty when she first arrived but now she's showing her age (I wasn't aware of how much age until I transferred), both dementia and arthritis were making her final days a bit difficult.So here's *the new hottness* in all her glory.I may have sworn a little with gratitude as I realised thank god I

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-48222492416327127192009-02-14T14:15:00.002Z2009-02-14T14:44:32.474Z

It's been a while since I had a more thoughtful post. This one would like a bit of feedback so feel free to comment. (Go on, you know you want to.)I propose the following:Blogging can lead to better conversations with your friends.*I suggest the above because:1) It cuts through all the small chit-chat that is essential to greasing the wheels of friendship and allows you to get straight to the

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-5697247588024372322009-02-14T00:01:00.004Z2009-02-14T12:38:21.204Z

... who gets a little left out when a new puppy comes along - my blog has been neglected for that little up-start twitter. Damn those easy 140 character posts (*cough* I mean tweets).Soooo - apart from pictures of snow and the 1970s do I have anything to report? Well, yes indeed I do.The 7th saw the most perfectly clear day so I headed out with my new Innov8 shoes. And here are the stats you've

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-53187888153437097702009-02-12T12:21:00.001Z2009-02-12T12:24:31.201Z

Pretty Though.

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There is now evidence that everything in the 1970s (this was v v early 1980s) was orange. The floor, the curtains, the chair (really, have a close look - it is stylin'), the kitchen, my great grandmother's rinse; and let us not forget the v early PC attempt at a Gollywog* Yes indeed, my Golly could not have caused offence to any person of colour. Possibly done as an anti-Irish statement, it

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why oh why am I in such a shitty mood. Quite a productive day - got most of the designs I have to get done sent away. Went to the gym ...Ah yes, it might be this little sojourn that made me quite so furious with life. I put on my shiny new trainers with excitement and found them to be ... just not quite right. I think they're too big - well, the heel managed to grab my socks and pull them under

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Whilst I'm pleased with my time. I'm not pleased with my body. I ran yesterday and my legs hurt like hell today (particularly walking up and down stairs). It was only 5 miles and I did push it, but I didn't think 20 days (eeek) without a run would turn me from runner to ache-er.5 miles on the treadmill (as it's cold, wet and horrid) at 1% in 46.27 (an average of 9.18p/m) - a time which turns out

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The day has now come and gone. I'm 30 (although I refused to admit that to the running machine in the gym yesterday), a bit of a surprise really as 21 seems only a few years back. To celebrate in full style we went to Abstract in Edinburgh. This was after much research, and it was quite lovely but ultimately disappointing.1. It took 4h and 20min for a meal - and that's not including the time

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I might have lied. Because we love lists, and 'cos they help me to whip through some past events, I'll continue with the catch-up theory. But really, the running is about to ramp up - and so will the mini running related posts!1. The neighbours did indeed come round for dinner. We mostly talked about killing things, aparantly that's what you do in the country. Feel sorry for the following

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Since we last met many days ago much has occurred.1. The drains have been fixed (finally) .. did I already mention?2. The chimney sweep has swept everything.3.RF and Wheeler and MiniMe came up to ours on Friday and we ate much, talked much, then headed north (and I mean, North) the next morning to fair Brora (a lot North of Inverness, and a little south of Wick) for a whimsical w/end. This

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Thank god for the BIG things that happened in 2008 'cos otherwise it was a fairly unremarkable year.In order of events: Marathon, Married, Moved. (And they even alliterate, how thoughtful.)Marathon etc:This means that early (cough... first 6 months) 2008 involved a lot of running. Also my first ever proper Trade Show and an Art Show @ Edinburgh Art School. But man alive, there was a lot of

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It's been a while folks. But I am back. At home. With no additional guests. I'm going to try and give you the high/low lights of the last 3 weeks as fast as possible. Life seems to be either puttering along at a very sedate pace or manic. Maybe that's just us; or maybe that's just the Crimbo time.13/14 Dec: It's Islander's birthday and MaYa is intent to throw a full-on kids bday party with cake,

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-66456042531574802382008-12-13T22:35:00.001Z2008-12-13T23:06:20.268Z

So - she popped!He (for yes, it seems it is an impossibility for Islander and Ma-Ya* (for that is Sisinlaw's new moniker for blogland purposes) to produce a female child) was born at 1.28am today and is damn cute. Cute beyond measure. And will be referred to as Jr from now on.It's been an eventful day apart from that. She is already back home with us and taking 3rd childdom in her stride. It's

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Wow - the time is just flying. Which is pretty great considering the vast amount of family loitering round our house waiting for S-in-L to pop. She's now in the hospital being induced (where she has been since last night with no real progression). Fingers v firmly crossed.I have to say it's been an incredible trip so far (20 days so far) and nothing is really getting on my wick apart from having

SAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08851968486674038279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-52927306643455666262008-12-06T23:30:00.003Z2008-12-07T00:03:19.928Z

As usual much has happened since I last bored you. In my last post I neglected to mention that Kevin the contractor returned thanks to TheO playing peacemaker (whilst he accused be of being demanding and belligerent... surely my good friends know I am neither, unless under duress). Now we are still not finished - but getting ever closer. Just a few tiny things to finish. Like a fecking stove!!As

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but instead I'm here blogging. It's been a a busy week:1. Did 2.3 miles on the arm bike (a think of joy and torture) at the gym in 10m on hill setting - this was before a tree brought the power line down and they had to send us home.2.Went to my favouite hotel in the world and had another incredible meal - I always think it's going to disappoint me, it never does. (I even unpacked some shoes

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