Month: December 2012

Believe….

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I came across this little baby halfway through the month of #decembeer. A beer specially brewed for Frank Turner by Signature Brew. Apparently Frank likes his beers' “to be refreshing and crisp”. So Signature Brew came up with this….#31…Believe…..

“This modern twist on the traditional wheat beer encompasses subtle citrus and orange flavours to create a crisp refreshing brew. Enjoy cold with great folk”

As much as I love Frank turner, this beer is not particularly good. Rather too much like a lager than a beer. This beer would easily get lost amongst the dozens of really good beers out there.

 

To run or not to run…..

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With Janathon fast approaching the decision is actually not whether to run or not, I will be taking part, but more like how far. Last January I entered Janathon and ran every day, completing a total of 133 miles in the month. Then Juneathon came along and I began with the idea that I would be able to beat January’s total, this didn’t happen, for various different reasons I took a more relaxed approach as the month continued (finishing with 114 miles under the belt).

So what to do this time round? As I sit writing this blog I have just about seen off a bit of a cold that has lasted over Christmas, stopped me running, and more importantly, seriously affected #decembeer. So I’m eager to get back to the running and blow away the cobwebs.

In my head at the moment I want to beat the 133 miles clocked up last Janathon, but am also well aware of the busy start to the school term that awaits (exam prep, marking and extra sessions). So the plan is to begin with the 4.5ish miles a day that are required and see how we go.

Also, with a new year brings new plans. I was browsing through Runner’s World magazine in search of some races for the year, still considering whether or not to run my second marathon this year, I came across this, Rat Race Dirty Weekend…..

After last year’s attempt at the Zombie Evacuation Race as part of ‘Dead Men Running’ this seemed perfect for 2013. I just hope the rest of the guys agree!

A post modern classic….

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Once the #decembeer train is going, it's best to just hold on for the ride. Next up a “post modern classic” from BrewDog, Punk IPA….

Quite a distinct aroma – smells very fruity. As this is a 'punk' beer and is “uncompromising, bold and irreverent” wasn't quite sure what to expect. So I just drunk it and thought of The Clash….

 

Back on track….

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This Christmas there has been a distinct lack of Christmas cheer about….

Having reached #26 of #decembeer and welcoming Nephew Stanley into the world I somehow managed to become infected with some superbug causing me to be laid low for the past five days. Not a beer, wine, shot or cocktail has touched my lips since then and yet I still feel rough. So today I have decided that it is in fact a LACK of beer that has caused this recent illness. So I'm back on the #decembeer train!

The chosen beer that is going to get me back on track is Fursty Ferret (#27)…

A tasty beer this, light golden in colour with a hoppy aroma and good refreshing taste. Named because rumour had it that inquisitive ferrets would sneak to the back door of the local inn and sneakily sample the local brew. Although I'd be slightly concerned for my sanity if I suggested I had seen a crowd of ferrets supping on pints of beer!