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The Road to My First Triathlon
So, the time is upon me to do my first Super-Sprint Triathlon, and I am geared up and ready to go. I have spent the last few weeks bringing my…
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Watch for those Dates!
As I close in on the big day, I am aware of what booster bars and gels I will need for the races. Last year, I bought a selection pack…
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The April Update – Health and Fitness
As I begin to write this, It's a couple of weeks until this post is due. I was thinking about what will be written here, and wanted to get a…
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A Bit More About Running
I am so taken by the fact that I can run, now, I am even looking at Running magazines! I was reading an article in Runner's World with Romesh Ranganathan.…
The Importance of a Clean Chain
Like all machines, bicycles will not last if they are not looked after. Bearings might go in the wheels, the bottom-bracket, or even the handlebar stem. One area that is…
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My First Race – Stafford Fun Run
It appears that my running skills are actually growing. It's all because I stepped in and ran with my daughter at the Stafford Half-Marathon's Fun Run, in March 2025. I…
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The March Update – Health and Fitness
Wow, it's been four weeks, already. I have hit the next target of getting below the 20st marker. This month, I have lost 4.25lbs (1.93kg), which sees me at 19st…
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How far do I go?
This is just for the thought process and where I should take my fitness. There is always going to be an issue with knowing where to stop. You don't want…
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The February Update – Health and Fitness
Due to where the days landed, it is time, again! Another four weeks have passed and I have weighed in at: 20st 0.5 lbs (127.2kg.) I knew that it would…
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The January Update – Health and Fitness
It's that time of year when we can all think about the gluttony of Christmas. My will-power kept me on track, or was it the fact that fatty foods just…