Running is a Pain!

I think I have: Iliotibial Band Syndrome Description: Pain on the outside of your knee (not usually accompanied by swelling or locking). The pain may be sporadic and disappear with rest, only to reoccur suddenly, often at the same point in a run. Depending on the individual, this could happen at four miles, two miles Read More …

David’s London Marathon

David’s Facebook Update: Before bed I thought I’d give a quick update of my marathon. Miles 1-10 as planned with a nice even pace as usual, miles 11-26.2 ran with basically a wooden left leg – ideal! Finished in 4:47, at least an hour over my goal time. Disappointed about that but really enjoyed the Read More …

Sunday’s Running

For David this Sunday means a birthday spent running the London Marathon in aid of Kidney Research UK.  He has raised an amazing £2,200 so far so thank you all for your incredibly generous donations.  You can still donate if you haven’t already. David is travelling to London tomorrow and he’ll pay a visit to Read More …

at 81

It’s dementia, of a vascular kind. It was the morning of Monday 15 March 2010 when Dad was given a reason for the forgetfulness and confusion that have plagued and frustrated him over the last few years.  It’s been a slow process now compounded by a steadying decline in physical health. My wife Avril has Read More …

Goals for 2010 – an update

I set myself 11 goals for 2010.  I’ve made some good progress on some and very little on others. 1. Learn to play 10 songs on the guitar No progress.  Like none.  Must do better. 2. Shoot par This isn’t really an expectation… more a dream.  I’ve played 1 round of golf this year and Read More …

normal service will resume… sometime

If you follow the blog then you’ll know that I’m at the end stages of my Masters in Research.  That means I’m in the all consuming land of dissertation. At the moment my days consist of listening to interviews, trying to remember why on earth I wrote cryptic notes during said interviews and trying to Read More …

mastering my masters

Just before Christmas I was beginning to really worry about my masters research.  I had an idea for a project but no clue how to gather the data.  I still think it’s a good idea so I’ll keep it for another time… Thankfully, I was asked to do something else, a project review.  This fitted Read More …