Category: Janathon

Today I learnt something…. #janathon

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Janathon Day 15

Today's run was done around Sleaford – we were invited to the sister-in-law's for something to eat – needs must and all that.

Whilst dinner was cooking I set off into a very cold and windy night. The plan was to do about 2 miles out and then turn round and head back. It was especially hardwork on the way back – running into the wind. I also had the amazing idea to complete a loop of the park as I passed it. With hindsight this was not an amazing idea.

I have never run round this particular park before, it was also dark. Very dark. The idea was to run around the edge – what could possibly go wrong? Well nothing, if you already knew that there was a big ditch running across it. I didn't know this. Suffice to say I ended up in said ditch – I'm just thankful it wasn't full of water and all I had to do was face the brambles to escape.

You can see in the above route of run exactly where the ditch was.

Note to self: do not run in the dark when you don't know where you are.

Today's mileage = 4.09

Total Janathon mileage = 65

Project365 #15

Today's picture just had to be the lovely trifle we had for pudding…

 

Lovely jubbly.

 

 

Today I learnt that it’s all ’bout that bass… #janathon

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Janathon Day 14

I had taken my kit to school today with the idea I’d be able to do a few miles around the school field at the end of the day. Today went something like this: a morning of teaching; exploration of ‘body image’ in tutor; GCSE booster workshop; followed by a run. Running around the field is probably not the best option on a day like today. It was cold. It was really windy. Hence I struggled. But again, there is something really good about getting run done nice and early. It leaves the evening to relax – except for the pile of Y11 work that needs marking, and the full day of lessons that need planning.

Today, thanks to a discussion in the staff room, I have discovered the wonderful, joyous and moving music of Meghan Trainor*. Also, the perfect way into a discussion about body image. I didn’t realise how deep and meaningful her lyrics are**. The tune declares ‘skinny’ as over-rated and celebrates men and women of all shapes and sizes. Apparently, it’s all ’bout that bass!

Today’s mileage = 3.28

Total Janathon mileage = 60.91

* This is a lie, not a little white lie, but a massive lie. A lie that is as big as a huge thing.

** Sarcasm in action.

Project365 #15

I like reading teenage fiction. Recently I read ‘The Maze Runner’ – fab book. So I’ve got the next couple to read….

Wicked is good.

 

 

Busy. Crazy. Busy. #janathon

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Janathon Day 12

Knowing that today was going to be a busy day, teaching all day, quick dinner and then back out again, I decided to be brave: early morning run.

I really struggled – how people do it on a regular basis is above me. I've heard stories of how it refreshes you, energises you and prepares you for the day. It didn't do that for me. It had the opposite effect: I felt knackered all day.

Although having said that it was good to get it done and dusted. The twelfth day of Janathon….cue a song. Not tonight – no time.

A quick couple of miles in the dark:

Today's mileage: 2.49

Total Janathon mileage = 53.63

Project365 #12

A culinary masterpiece, not mine obviously, Speedy Chicken Jambalaya…

Looks pretty much like the picture!

 

 

Faster than a speeding bicycle…. #janathon

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Janathon Day 11

Today’s early morning run was, once again, at the woods. Plenty of people about this morning, including some very slow bike riders, that I actually ran past. Conjuring up images of Superman. How does the phrase go?

‘Faster than a speeding bicycle. More powerful than a gust of wind.

Able to leap over muddy puddles in a single bound’

It was very muddy, at times it was rather difficult to stay upright. Just recently I am suffering with a bit of an achy back after doing some trail running, I think I need to strengthen the core!?! Perhaps I should be hitting the weights at the gym? That sounds very Superman. Not.

I was accompanied on this morning’s run by Michael Rosenberg, AKA Passenger, and very enjoyable it was too.

Today’s mileage = 6.85

Total Janathon mileage = 51.14

Project365 #11

In the words of Alfred Tennyson:

“Into the jaws of death,

Into the mouth of hell”

Help me!

 

 

 

 

Janathon Day 10

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Janathon Day 10

Following on from yesterday's blog post about data, I thought I'd give you some more:

  • 32.25% of Janathon in complete
  • Average daily mileage of 4.429
  • I am currently exceeding progress
  • I am predicted to complete 137 miles
  • Intervention is not required
Although at one point today I thought I would never walk again. I had, embedded in my foot, the biggest shard of glass the world has ever seen*.

After a very long operation to remove said fragment of evil, during which I experienced more pain than a woman during childbirth, I was finally able to fit in today's run. It was round the woods in the dark with the dog. I had my trusty head torch on, although that didn't help me spot the huge twisted mass of branches that almost caused me and the dog to end up in a ditch.

Today's mileage = 4.24

Total Janathon mileage = 44.29

Project365 #10

Today's photo, and evidence of the rock and roll lifestyle I live, tumble dryer shopping.

* I would have taken a picture of the offending piece of glass but it was too big and there was far too much blood.