Aches and Pains

After my triumphal return to the race walking scene on Wednesday, I took the rest of the week easy (very easy, actually). However, on Saturday, I got out early for a couple of dog walks totalling 3.9 miles. After breakfast (for all three of us) I made my way to the local parkrun at Babbs…

Time to Get my Arse in Gear

Please forgive me – It’s been a long time since I last walked (seriously). Not that I’ve walked frivolously, it’s just that I haven’t walk much at all. As usual, the year starts full of good intentions with plans for the usual Coventry Way (ACW) and another stab at the Rotary Across Wales Walk (RAWW)….

Crash

After cycling into work, in the dry, I was prepared for the forecasted wet ride home. To get ready for the return leg, I dressed as usual with the addition of some leg ‘warmers’, overshoes and a rain jacket. My trip home consisted of riding along the canals, mainly the Birmingham Fazeley, to Castle Vale…

Health Update

Knee My right knee is still painful following my recent 800m run. After a couple of weeks of taping and Ibufrofen the pain is almost gone. It is still difficult to get comfortable at bedtime but is on the mend. Walking does exacerbate the problem but cycling does not so at least I can still…