Running
First 2024 target hit today: VO2Max - 47 (Yay!). I aim to get this to 52 during the year. Pretty good running conditions today. Watch said 15 degrees, but it felt a little cooler than that. The moody sky had completely cleared to a wonderful blue by the time I
Yoga
Short practice after a day’s shopping at the sales in Plaza Mayor. Enjoyable, though I struggled with the breathing and vinyasa synchronisation today.
Running
A “step back” week, this week. (At least that’s what I’m telling myself!) Actually, although I had been building the miles over the previous four weeks, it wasn’t a planned step back for recovery. It was really a result of two things: Time: or lack of it,
Podcasts
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Seasoned Entrepreneur Kieron James .. He is an entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in launching and scaling start-up businesses in the ICT sector. These days he is the CEO and Founder
Another staple in my running ‘diet’ - the Sunday morning Hyde Park 10 miler. It’s a beautiful route any time of the year and Hyde Park highlights the changing colours of the seasons (beaten only by Central Park in autumn in my humble opinion). Today was lovely. the second
Running
Back in London means a Saturday morning run around Battersea Park before all the ParkRun folks arrive. It was fairly busy along the river this morning and a little chillier than Spain (though not much). This one felt harder than it should have done, given the pace, but I’ve
Running
Targets. Generally, other than runs per week, I try to avoid setting many these days. My PB days are behind me (in terms of pace), but I do have one for this year. Since having a fitness watch, the highest I can remember seeing my VO2max is 49. After time
Running
This is one of my all time favourite runs. I’ve been following this route since the very first time we came to Sotogrande. There are a number of variations but the 4k loop around Paseo del Parque is a constant. Sometimes I add the marina, crossing Rió Guadiaro (photo)
Yoga
After my last Ashtanga practice I wrote about how I focused on the breath. It was a great session because I managed to do just that. Inhale / exhale appropriately with each vinyasa. Today was the opposite. My mind was everywhere, preparing for a podcast that I was set to record
Running
Overcast, but mild this morning (11 degrees). The hills felt just a tiny bit less challenging today, but certainly not easy. Finally found some rhythm in the last mile and a half. The schools are back now, so one or two cars on the roads this morning, but it’s
Yoga
Last session of a great first week in 2024. I missed one practice this week, but got all five planned runs in. Today was another focus on the breath and although maybe it’s not prescribed, I used ujjayi breathing throughout the restorative session. Deep, focused breaths. I generally do
Running
I am so lucky to be able to run in early January wearing racing shorts and a running vest! Absolutely spectacular day in Sotogrande. The hills were challenging but overall, given the recent level of (in)activity, I’m pleased with how it went. First week of January has been
Yoga
A lovely quote from Richard Freeman. This evening’s practice was particularly great because the space was so quiet (and not cramped) allowing me to flow with my breath. It was a short but good quality practice, focusing on inhaling and exhaling correctly with each movement. Result: super refreshed.
Running
In just a few days I had forgotten what the hills around here are like! Drive to airport, 90 minutes waiting to board, 75 minute flight, and another 75 minute drive home meant I was desperate to get out in the trainers. Beautiful afternoon - the photo doesn’t do
I really enjoyed this morning’s run. Out as the sun came up and with a crisp breeze and 11 degrees, conditions were near perfect. Kept to a nice tempo pace and it was great to feel that I could have pushed a little harder now and then. Still a
Yoga
Quick practice tonight. Not in the spirit of yoga, I whizzed through Sun Salutations A & B and through to Trikonsana. Saw this image on a Strava post from Phil I today. Nothing new in the sentiment, but it felt appropriate given my recent return to the mat (and the humility
