Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Busy busy busy!!

Tough old week this one! Only half way through! Today I had several people in my face screaming at me and others around me! When did mob mentality become the norm??!

Anyway, tomorrow is a beautiful day off and to celebrate I'm back in the Fivefingers! Been giving them a miss recently due to road running, back on the trails tomorrow! Whoo hoo!!


Saturday, 22 September 2012

Run to make myself feel better

Yesterday got some bad news. So today I went for a little jog today.....that turned into a near 7 mile run! Funny how you get lost within the rhythm!


Sunday, 16 September 2012

Curse you Calf Muscles!!!

Last week I ran my favourite route in my favourite shoes using my new favourite running form........and paid the price!! Friday morning my calf Muscles on both legs were in so much pain I could barely walk without limping like an old man! Add the fact that on my run I missed judged where a rather large stone was and hit it right on my heel!! Ouch is not the word! So I've rested the whole weekend.

Training continues in the new week! I will conquer the half mile in my vibrams before Hellrunner!

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Trail lovin'

I love running trails!

I'm lucky enough to live within the Chiltern hills in England which, other than being stupidly expensive to live in, has gorgeous countryside and some wicked trails.

One of which me and my mate run. Its a nice 6 mile route with nice scenery and more importantly its varied! Steady, hard and slow slopes followed by killer vertical climbs!

Next run planned for Friday. Gonna try for a long random trot through the country side.

Gotta also say.....the vibrams are performing beyond my wildest dreams!! Wicked!!




Friday, 7 September 2012

Five finger fun!!

Went for a run with my mate this morning and broke out the Vibrams!

Well I noticed a difference from the start! I felt quicker and more agile!
I was able to almost bounce from obstacle to obstacle with an ease that would be unheard of in normal shoes!!!

I was concerned my early attempt of five finger running would result in injury, but no injury!!! The only problem I have is slightly sore toes!

Wednesday, 5 September 2012

Countdown to Vibram!

Today I ran a new 6 mile route off and on road, a pretty good route!
Went through fields and along a river in the middle of nowhere. Apart from a fairly iffy moment involving a herd of peed off looking cows the route was great! Cleaned up my form nicely and it was painless!

I believe it may be time to break out the vibrams! Friday is D-day!! Just a short trip around the block is my plan.
This way I don't kill my calves lol!

Monday, 3 September 2012

Not all about the running!

I'm a huge fan of cooking! Always have been! Last week me and the Mrs went to Tunisia for a very over due holiday! Spotted the below Tagine in a local shop, having always wanted one I grabbed it!
This weekend gone we decided to test it out with fantastic results!

And so was created with my fair hand a chicken, apricot and prune tagine! Yum!!!