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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.

 

 

School run #janathon

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Janathon Day 8

I have been taking my running kit to school all week with the idea that I could complete the day's run after school – today it finally happened. So, as soon as the bell had gone, bus duty was completed and a bit of data inputting was done I was changed and heading for the school field.

We have two fields at school: the field and the back field. Tonight I discovered that one big lap, including both fields equates to about a mile. So four big laps: 4.2 miles. Cushty.

Tonight's mileage = 4.20

Total Janathon mileage = 35.89

 

 

Project365 #253 – Near death experience…

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Today’s picture…the view moments before a near death experience…..

 

I had taken the dog out for a walk, I was on my bike. In the field were a dozen or so cows laying down at the far end of the field, all seemed calm. There was an arrow indicating the footpath continued down the side of the field, so we crossed the stile and was on our way. It was not until we were halfway across the field when the cows began to charge us! They were getting closer, I was peddling quicker, the dog was running faster. When we reached the corner of the field we had another stile to negotiate before we reached freedom. We did it. We managed to avoid being trampled to death. The cows, they just turned around and ran back to the other side of the field. Although, I’m sure I heard them laughing as they went…..