Monday 19 January 2009

Walking and running and jogging!

I don't know what's happened lately, I don't seem to have the time to sit and type or even catch up with my favourite blogs. I think part of the problem is that since I started back to work I have done so much staring at a screen typing physics diagrams and things that I can't face going on the computer when I get home and I really want to try and make my blog look more attractive but will have to experiment with the camera as my pictures always look so dark.

On the positive side I have been doing quite a bit of exercise which I suppose is a good thing, and (almost) completed the Romsey 5 mile race last week, except I took the wrong turning about quarter of a mile from the end and wondered why the finish sign was facing the other way and so didn't quite complete it and missed getting a medal - but I was quite pleased that I managed to keep running for (just) over four miles before having to walk and actually managed to overtake a couple of people on the way round so I must be improving!

A couple of Saturdays ago, (the really really cold, frosty one) Janet, Christina and I walked to Winchester along the river, with a stop off on the way at Brambridge Garden Centre for breakfast. Everything looked absolutely beautiful and I stupidly forgot to take my camera - it's funny I used to take my camera everywhere and I have got out of the habit over the last few years but really would like to get back to taking photos as it's something I really used to enjoy. It was a lovely day and it was so nice to see things from a different perspective from being in the car or on the train and we will definitely do it again later in the year. We did get the train back but mainly because it was about 2pm when we got to Winchester and we wouldn't have made in back in the light (especially after stopping off for a cup of tea and a scone - well deserved I think!!).

I have also started using my trampette that I bought back in September from someone at work to do some jogging on. It is quite fun and I will try and do it two or three times a week (or that's the plan).

Anyway I'd better sign off now as it's gone 11 pm and I think my contact lenses have welded themselves to my eyes!!

2 comments:

Poppy said...

Hi, I don’t blame you for not wanting to go on the computer blogging after being on one all day.

Well done with your running!

Thanks for your lovely comment…love Lou xxx

Thecraftytrundler said...

Your walk sounded just perfect! Also it is a good excuse for a cake, now that can't be bad!!
We need to follow your lead, and get more active, I'm so impressed with your efforts.
Just found your blog, and enjoying it!

Happy days : )

Sharon xx