After a number of weeks of fairly constant training I have fallen of the wagon of late. The trouble id that the longer that you leave not getting out, the harder it becomes to re-start. My ‘A Coventry Way’ forty miler is only four weeks away and this coming week is planned as my…
Trains
Scan and a New Road
On Friday, I had to go for an Abdominal aortic aneurysm scan. This checks for swelling of the main blood vessel from the heart and all men of a certain age are being invited to be scanned. My scan, which is a simple ultrasound procedure, was to be conducted at a medical centre about three…
Week 4 – So Far
After the weekend’s twenty seven miles, Monday was a rest day for which the dogs and I were greatful. Tuesday should have been four miles. It started well with a couple of miles with the dogs before breakfast but after a conversation with my other half, I tweaked the plan to allow for a slightly…
Walk 2 (and 3)
After work, I walked the mile or so to Duddeston railway station (walk 2) and awaited a train to Sutton Coldfield. .. After a few minutes, a train arrived and I clambered aboard. Expecting a packed train, I was pleasantly surprised to find an almost empty vehicle. I settled down for the fifteen minute or…
Ticking Over
Following on from Saturday’s Half Marathon, I decided to get out most days for a walk. This is most important if I am to take part in next Saturday’s Twelve Hallows Walk. After a recovery weekend, I managed to get up early enough to take the dogs out for a couple of miles before work…