Morning folks.
In an aim to be able to get up early this week to swim or cycle before work (different days - I'm not THAT energetic!) I've been getting up at 5:30 this weekend (it's only half an hour earlier than usual, not too much of a shock to the system). Yesterday it worked out OK, I got to head out on my long training ride nice and early before there was any traffic. And the sun is up then, so I'm enjoying lovely bright morning.
But today is a rest day so I've been up for two and a half hours, I've had breakfast, I've tidied the front room, I've weeded half the back yard and I'm just settling down to coffee and toast before starting the actual "day" part of the day. And it's only just coming up to 8am.
*sigh*
The cycle ride was good yesterday tho. 35 miles, lots of lovely back country lanes through the flat bit of Wharfedale (v rich agricultural bit, excellent hedges, good grass). The hills were AWFUL. I had to get off and breathe 3 times going up the East Chevin Road. It's a 12% and my legs are NOT strong enough for that yet. Feels OK now tho. Good recovery. Good legs.
In an aim to be able to get up early this week to swim or cycle before work (different days - I'm not THAT energetic!) I've been getting up at 5:30 this weekend (it's only half an hour earlier than usual, not too much of a shock to the system). Yesterday it worked out OK, I got to head out on my long training ride nice and early before there was any traffic. And the sun is up then, so I'm enjoying lovely bright morning.
But today is a rest day so I've been up for two and a half hours, I've had breakfast, I've tidied the front room, I've weeded half the back yard and I'm just settling down to coffee and toast before starting the actual "day" part of the day. And it's only just coming up to 8am.
*sigh*
The cycle ride was good yesterday tho. 35 miles, lots of lovely back country lanes through the flat bit of Wharfedale (v rich agricultural bit, excellent hedges, good grass). The hills were AWFUL. I had to get off and breathe 3 times going up the East Chevin Road. It's a 12% and my legs are NOT strong enough for that yet. Feels OK now tho. Good recovery. Good legs.
The police want to see ME?!!
Apr. 17th, 2018 06:00 pmSpoiler - actually not.
Got home from work and the neighbours informed me that the rozzers had been hammering on my door. Ooh. Not great. But not horrendous (back story - a policewoman came round a few weeks ago looking for someone who doesn't live here).
So I checked all the family were in good health and then called the police on the non emergency number to see what they had wanted. I was on hold fora wee while (got through a good chuck of my strengthening exercises with them on speaker).
Anyway. Yes. Turns out it is probably someone else who lived here before, they have my phone number on file now if they want to talk to me. Saves them banging down the door again and worrying the nice people next door.
Got home from work and the neighbours informed me that the rozzers had been hammering on my door. Ooh. Not great. But not horrendous (back story - a policewoman came round a few weeks ago looking for someone who doesn't live here).
So I checked all the family were in good health and then called the police on the non emergency number to see what they had wanted. I was on hold fora wee while (got through a good chuck of my strengthening exercises with them on speaker).
Anyway. Yes. Turns out it is probably someone else who lived here before, they have my phone number on file now if they want to talk to me. Saves them banging down the door again and worrying the nice people next door.
Spring. WHERE IS?!!
Apr. 12th, 2018 01:39 pmIt's halfway through April and it's still bloody freezing. Yesterday I rejoiced because it was only drizzling for the commute. Rejoiced at drizzle! I mean. Really.
In continuing news no-one probably cares about, shin splints hurt like buggery but stationary bike cycling is possible. Paying down debt gives one a warm fuzzy feeling, but not much spare cash to throw around. And weekends remain awesome.
Toodally pip...
In continuing news no-one probably cares about, shin splints hurt like buggery but stationary bike cycling is possible. Paying down debt gives one a warm fuzzy feeling, but not much spare cash to throw around. And weekends remain awesome.
Toodally pip...