A.M. The usual commute comprising of a bus and a two mile walk along the dawn illuminated tow path of the Grand Union Canal.A, not too brisk, stroll, completing the two miles in 30:49.I’m finding that two miles is just enough to blow out the cobwebs and get the body and mind ready for the…
Kev Walks
Jan 7 – Monday Again
An easy day was on the cards for today.I caught the bus to Saltley (this is starting to become the norm) before hitting the canal to work.After work, I retraced my steps before catching the bus from the Sportsman pub.Two miles each way – easy peasy. Total up to 47 miles.Tomorrow, I plan on the…
Jan 6 – Sunday – Day of Rest ?
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…
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…