Running
Paseo del Parque and definitely feeling the missed runs this week. Beautiful weather. Set off thinking “I’ll take it slowly today.” Then soon realised, there probably wasn’t another option! On the recommendation of Andi Ihantko (MacBreak Weekly), I downloaded an app called “Habits” from the Not Boring developers.
Running
Since I haven’t run since Sunday [sigh] I thought I’d wake the legs up with a gentle 5k. Lovely to be back in Spain. I was only away a week (and we had some great weather in London), but there’s something about the depth of blue in
Podcasts
S2 E1 of The Wonderful Podcast is now up with our first, and very special guest, Theodora Lau. 😀 🎙 😁 From machine learning for personal financial planning to her insights about becoming a published author, the inspirational writer, public speaker and advisor, Theo chats to Carmen James and me about role models,
Running
Hyde Park, as planned. Beautiful weather today. Felt yesterday’s seven miler in my legs a little today, but it was a lovely run. Lots of runners and walkers out enjoying the sunshine in the parks.
Running
London again and one of my usual routes on a Saturday morning, often timed to coincide with the Battersea Park run which I meet coming in the opposite direction. Today was good. Started out feeling tight and a little sore in the left IT band but it eased off after
Running
Back to running how I feel like running. I woke up yesterday pondering on why I’m trying to get faster. I’m not at the age where PBs are a possibility. I like to run and it makes me feel good, particularly at times when life presents so many
Podcasts
Thanks so much to the fabulous Linda Vo for inviting me to speak on her podcast Inspired by Success. Show notes Discover the inspiring journey of Kieron James, the founder of Wonderful Payments and Wonderful charity fundraising platform. In this thought-provoking interview, he shares his entrepreneurial wisdom and passion for
Running
Still feeling tired. But today it was a lack of sleep, rather than tired legs. I guess it’s an unavoidable downside of age, but it’s frustrating that it seems to take much longer - and a lot more work - to bring fitness levels back. I’ve lacked
Running
I love the views around here. And I also love having to earn them. Lots of climbing on today’s run. Started with the usual pull up past La Finca en route to Sotogrande International School. Then a right turn towards Castellar. Heading in that direction the ascent continues, but
Running
Today was terrible. It was supposed to be speed intervals but before I even slipped the trainers on, I knew that wasn’t happening. As lovely and relaxed as last Sunday’s half, this was awful. Tired legs, tired everything. I’ve not run since Tuesday and there’s been
Running
Back in London for a couple of days and the sunshine came with me. 😎 I wanted to hit the mid point in the easy running target pace range (8:38 - 9:38) today, so fairly pleased with that. Not great sleep for the last two nights (late home after
Running
April half marathon ✅ I had no inclination to run this morning. Nor yesterday. I’ve just felt really tired. Sleepy tired. not wanting to get out of bed tired. But by this afternoon, I was starting to get a little stir crazy. The weather was perfect for a run and
Running
Another progression run this morning (and another failed attempt to hit the target pace of 6:38 - 6:58. In fact, today was slower than Sunday’s effort. Greg, my virtual Garmin coach, will not be pleased 🙃 and I’m sure his confidence score has dropped. I am definitely
Running
Feeling surprisingly low on energy today. Not sure if it’s psychological, but running felt harder than it should have after a rest day. Not worryingly so, just a little frustrating.
Podcasts
Huge thanks to John and Connie Kuder for inviting Carmen and me onto their podcast last week. Show notes In this episode of Celebrating Small Family Businesses, hosts John and Connie Kuder interview Kieron and Carmen James, father and daughter co-founders of two businesses named Wonderful. Celebrating Small Family Businesses:
Running
Today was the feared progression run with a target time of 6:28 - 6:48 for the quick 10 minute section. That pace was too fast for me. I managed 7:13 which shows how far I have to go. I’ve avoided faster running for a long time
