Had a bit of a lie-in but was still up, breakfasted and ready to face the world before half ten !I crossed the, not as busy as it usually is, M6 before making my way through Water Orton passing a few horses, but not before giving them a stroke.Leaving the horses behind, my watch bleeped…
Author: kevbaldry
Jan 5 – Parkrun Day but No Parkrun
In one of my previous lives as a runner, I used to drag myself out of bed on a Saturday morning, head for Kingsbury Waterpark (other parks are available) and run three miles around the park with a few hundred like minded souls.Apparently, the emphasis is longer on actually running the course and people are…
Jan 4 – Don't get me started on Cyclists !
An easy day with a couple of miles walk from Saltley into work along the canal. Total now stands at twenty nine miles.On the way in, a cyclist brushed past me – no warning – no bell and no thank you as I stepped out his way.When I used to cycle I considered myself, and…
Jan 3 – Quiet Day
Morning Again, I took the bus into Birmingham, alighting at Saltley a mile or so from work.From the bus stop, I made my way to the Grand Union canal which I followed towards Bordesley, climbing five locks in the process.I arrived at work just as my watch buzzed for two miles. Afternoon After work, I…
Jan 2 – Back to Normal ?
January the second and, unless you’re in Scotland, it’s back to work ! Morning As I’m trying to use the car less, I jumped the bus into Birmingham with the idea of walking home post-graft.After collecting something for dinner, I set my watch to walk, pressed start and walked the mile and a bit to…