I just spent 11 nights in Cuba. Cuba is a very cool place....it would be cooler if it wasn't for communism producing lots of concrete guvmint buildings.....but then again if it wasn't for communism it would be full of f***ing Americans (quote from a Canadian - not necessarily the opinion of the author).
The beaches are very nice. The snorkelling is first rate.
More pics to follow from our trip to Havana.
I seriously like Mojitos now ;-)
Now what is the funny smell
Sunday, 20 January 2008
Sunday, 30 December 2007
First Half Marathon
I had a 7 mile run before Christmas and developed a bit of a stinker of a cold the day after - Christmas eve....crappy timing I know.
Anyway, I have spent sometime over Christmas chewing on Vit C tablets, Satsumas and good healthy things to get the cold cleared up.
Today I felt pretty good - probably too early but what the heck, I went out for the full half marathon distance attempt.
It was hard.
I hung on for the last 2 miles with as much walk as run but I did it.
A pleasing way to end the year and I have now covered over 300 miles with the Garmin.
Hopefully the time will come down as I walk less for the last three miles. I will keep posting on '08.
Anyway, I have spent sometime over Christmas chewing on Vit C tablets, Satsumas and good healthy things to get the cold cleared up.
Today I felt pretty good - probably too early but what the heck, I went out for the full half marathon distance attempt.
It was hard.
I hung on for the last 2 miles with as much walk as run but I did it.
A pleasing way to end the year and I have now covered over 300 miles with the Garmin.
Hopefully the time will come down as I walk less for the last three miles. I will keep posting on '08.
Sunday, 16 December 2007
moving swiftly on...
11 miles felt surprisingly good. A better route for sure. Not pancake flat but certainly easier than last week. So, 11 miles and sub 2hours. I feel like a half marathon might actually be doable!
What *is* working well is the 'different run each week' thing. I'll be back doing the lido run next week - two laps to keep up the endurance but easier on the legs being softer terrain on the whole.
What *is* working well is the 'different run each week' thing. I'll be back doing the lido run next week - two laps to keep up the endurance but easier on the legs being softer terrain on the whole.
Monday, 10 December 2007
That was ten miles then
Crumbs it's a long way innit!?
Not setting any records other than personal ones but I'm quite happy with a new mile stone (ten of 'em to be exact) in my running career.
Next stop....11 miles duh!
Not setting any records other than personal ones but I'm quite happy with a new mile stone (ten of 'em to be exact) in my running career.
Next stop....11 miles duh!
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
perplexed and amused wednesday
and avoiding capital letters for no good reason....
the tube train pulled into chancery lane this morning at my usual unearthly hour of just after 07:00. i stood by the door ready, as usual, to make escape velocity. i noticed a yoof standing in almost the optimal position for efficient ingress/egress of walking freight....almost as he was positioned exactly equidistant from either side of the doors: right in the middle in other words.
only when human traffic spewed forth (as it does every time a train stops anywhere) from the recently opened doors did the surprised look illuminate his visage accompanied by a hasty lateral shuffle. (hmmm writing style too floury this morning) now was this man-child genuinely surprised or is the nations juvenile population rising early from their sleep just to engage in some bazaar form of new brinkmanship in order to 'feel more alive'...something to stir the grey matter before a day of dynamism and cut and thrust pushing their personal envelopes and crossing new boundaries?
nah, the chap was a fuckwit.
the tube train pulled into chancery lane this morning at my usual unearthly hour of just after 07:00. i stood by the door ready, as usual, to make escape velocity. i noticed a yoof standing in almost the optimal position for efficient ingress/egress of walking freight....almost as he was positioned exactly equidistant from either side of the doors: right in the middle in other words.
only when human traffic spewed forth (as it does every time a train stops anywhere) from the recently opened doors did the surprised look illuminate his visage accompanied by a hasty lateral shuffle. (hmmm writing style too floury this morning) now was this man-child genuinely surprised or is the nations juvenile population rising early from their sleep just to engage in some bazaar form of new brinkmanship in order to 'feel more alive'...something to stir the grey matter before a day of dynamism and cut and thrust pushing their personal envelopes and crossing new boundaries?
nah, the chap was a fuckwit.
Monday, 26 November 2007
1 year on
I've had my Garmin for a year now and have covered 262 miles - distinctly average compared to the worlds best Marathon runner who trains 150 miles per week! An average pace of 10 minutes per mile is just that - very average. The most interesting stat IMHO is the elevation (and corresponding decent) I have covered - over 52 thousand feet! No wonder I get short of breath when I'm pounding ;-)
Still, I can honestly say it has bee 262 miles of great fun and aim to do many more (s)miles.
Having said that I have slightly sore legs after 8 miles yesterday. That's not the worst thing though - some sort of blister thingy is hurting more than my legs. Might be something to do with wearing Skins - they do reduce muscle soreness - recommended kit.
Still, I can honestly say it has bee 262 miles of great fun and aim to do many more (s)miles.
Having said that I have slightly sore legs after 8 miles yesterday. That's not the worst thing though - some sort of blister thingy is hurting more than my legs. Might be something to do with wearing Skins - they do reduce muscle soreness - recommended kit.
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Mosely you muppet
Hamilton 'may be negative for F1' says legendary idiot, charlatan and piss poor leader of spineless corrupt lackeys (FIA) Max Mosely....twat.
He is concerned that Lewis Hamilton may whitewash F1 next year and cause another 'Schumacher Effect'. Consider the three-way (four if you include Massa for most of the season) chase for the title this year and I think you'll see the evidence suggests otherwise you gormless nazi.
By mid season this year, all drivers were on three race wins...close enough for the FIA Chief Chump?
To top it all off in a lame attempt (no doubt) to 'spice' up F1 some more (Bernie says hi and thanks btw) Mosley vomits further fountains of ludicrous prose:
It would be surprising if Hamilton didn't know something of what was going on [in spy-gate], but I've got absolutely no evidence that he had
So shut the eff up you brainless dolt.
Next season has the potential to be even closer, Hamilton, Massa, Big baby Spaniard, Rosberg, Kubica and Vettel are all going to be serious challengers for race wins of not all in the hunt for the title.
He is concerned that Lewis Hamilton may whitewash F1 next year and cause another 'Schumacher Effect'. Consider the three-way (four if you include Massa for most of the season) chase for the title this year and I think you'll see the evidence suggests otherwise you gormless nazi.
| Driver | Race Wins |
|---|---|
| Massa | 3 |
| Hamilton | 4 |
| Kimi | 6 |
| Big Baby | 4 |
By mid season this year, all drivers were on three race wins...close enough for the FIA Chief Chump?
To top it all off in a lame attempt (no doubt) to 'spice' up F1 some more (Bernie says hi and thanks btw) Mosley vomits further fountains of ludicrous prose:
It would be surprising if Hamilton didn't know something of what was going on [in spy-gate], but I've got absolutely no evidence that he had
So shut the eff up you brainless dolt.
Next season has the potential to be even closer, Hamilton, Massa, Big baby Spaniard, Rosberg, Kubica and Vettel are all going to be serious challengers for race wins of not all in the hunt for the title.
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