Sunday, 21 December 2008
Merry Christmas
If anyone is reading this .....Have a great Christmas and good running/cycling or whatever in 2009!!!!
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Sunday Cycling a civilised society
The Athletic Club have started doing a series of Sunday group rides aimed at some of us who are not comfortable group cycling and also want to improve their cycling endurance. I went on my first one this morning and have discovered a wonderful new world. I usually only ride in small groups but found the miles just soared by as we chatted away (once various bike problems and punctures were sorted out). I have always been a bit wary of joining a cycle club but after this I'm sorely tempted.
One important thing I learned today - good kit is a lifesaver. I just bought a Winter bib and jacket from SPUIK and I cant believe how much more comfortable (and dry) I am!!
Vic
One important thing I learned today - good kit is a lifesaver. I just bought a Winter bib and jacket from SPUIK and I cant believe how much more comfortable (and dry) I am!!
Vic
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Mud, Mayhem & Winter Nights
The 1st Wedgnock Winter Series Race last weekend was fantastic. I managed 8th place so was really pleased (as well as being wet and muddy!). Next one is 27th December, I dread to think how cold and muddy that will be!
Winter night are now truly upon us. The Simply Run group are doing well and its great motivation to get me out on a Tuesday evening, as I would never drag myself out otherwise.
As well as Winter nights, cold dark mornings are also not pleasant. Other than a few weeks of reprieve since the clocks went back its grim getting on the bike early in the morning. Still its all for the best!
Roll on the spring
Winter night are now truly upon us. The Simply Run group are doing well and its great motivation to get me out on a Tuesday evening, as I would never drag myself out otherwise.
As well as Winter nights, cold dark mornings are also not pleasant. Other than a few weeks of reprieve since the clocks went back its grim getting on the bike early in the morning. Still its all for the best!
Roll on the spring
Thursday, 30 October 2008
November!!!
How on earth could Winter be upon us.?
I managed the Vitruvian in 5hrs 02mins so really pleased. That was back at the beginning of Sept so now all focus is on Frankfurt for next year. Hours of dark, damp, cold cycling ahead.
Cross Country season has already started with a bang. Stratford AC has held the Welcombe Wobbler and Birmingham XC leauge is already underway. Congrats to all the Stratford AC mob who turned out at Sennelys Park last weekend - we had 22 runners in the mens race best ever!
One thing to look out for over the Winter is the Adventure Sports / Run Stratford winter race series at Wedgnock (nr Warwick). The summer series was great and I imagine the Winter XC course will be fantastic.
Click on link below for more detail of the Winter Race Series
I managed the Vitruvian in 5hrs 02mins so really pleased. That was back at the beginning of Sept so now all focus is on Frankfurt for next year. Hours of dark, damp, cold cycling ahead.
Cross Country season has already started with a bang. Stratford AC has held the Welcombe Wobbler and Birmingham XC leauge is already underway. Congrats to all the Stratford AC mob who turned out at Sennelys Park last weekend - we had 22 runners in the mens race best ever!
One thing to look out for over the Winter is the Adventure Sports / Run Stratford winter race series at Wedgnock (nr Warwick). The summer series was great and I imagine the Winter XC course will be fantastic.
Click on link below for more detail of the Winter Race Series
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
August Bank Holiday
Busy Busy....at long last a couple of days of decent (welll almost!) weather. I have never seen the Stratford Greenway so busy. Great weekend to get out running or cycling, but as it was so busy I managed neither.
Only a week and a half to the Vitruvian triathlon. Need to get a decent open water swim in this weekend.
Vic
also you can click on the link to find decent accommodation in Stratford upon Avon.
Only a week and a half to the Vitruvian triathlon. Need to get a decent open water swim in this weekend.
Vic
also you can click on the link to find decent accommodation in Stratford upon Avon.
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Simply Run Running Programme
Only 3 weeks to Vitruvian 1/2 distance triathlon. I have been increasing my training to make sure I'm ready for it. I have been open water swimming over at Worcester. The lake is at TopBarnFarm near Omberdsley and website is http://www.runaroundsports.co.uk/
I run with Stratford Athletic Club and also take part in running sessions with Simply Run which is a running store in Stratford as well as one of the foremost online running stores. The shop runs running training sessions which are great for people who want to start running and want to build up a bit of confidence or people who want to improve their running but need a bit of a push. I rteally enjoy the sessions on a Tuesday night.
The cycling is going pretty well and I am managing to get out into the Cotswolds a lot to puch the hills. Click the link for more details to Hire a bike in the Midlands. If you are coming to stratford I have a useful link for Accommodation in Stratford
Vic
I run with Stratford Athletic Club and also take part in running sessions with Simply Run which is a running store in Stratford as well as one of the foremost online running stores. The shop runs running training sessions which are great for people who want to start running and want to build up a bit of confidence or people who want to improve their running but need a bit of a push. I rteally enjoy the sessions on a Tuesday night.
The cycling is going pretty well and I am managing to get out into the Cotswolds a lot to puch the hills. Click the link for more details to Hire a bike in the Midlands. If you are coming to stratford I have a useful link for Accommodation in Stratford
Vic
Thursday, 24 July 2008
Summer at Last
How time flies by. I cant believe we are a week into the summer hols already. Kids already driving us mad. At least weather is good so they spend their time outside.
If you are in Birmingham or any of the surrounding towns, why not come into Stratford and spend the day cycling. You can cycle around the town or the Shakespeare houses or head out along the Greenway. The kids will love it, its green and it will help keep them fit. What more can you ask for!!
If you haven't got a bike or ant way of transporting your own click on the link below for details of how to get one from me.
Cycle Hire Birmingham
If you are in Birmingham or any of the surrounding towns, why not come into Stratford and spend the day cycling. You can cycle around the town or the Shakespeare houses or head out along the Greenway. The kids will love it, its green and it will help keep them fit. What more can you ask for!!
If you haven't got a bike or ant way of transporting your own click on the link below for details of how to get one from me.
Cycle Hire Birmingham
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