Category: Fitness
Melbourne Marathon 2014 wrap up
In April it was a pipe dream, in May it was a goal, in June I was committed. Today I am marathon runner having completed the Melbourne marathon 2014 on Sunday October 12 2014. For a quick background h... Read More
Marathon training log – 1 Week to go
After reading all the hints and training tips I could find, it’s finally time to start the tapering process everyone seems to recommend. My decision on the tapering is to drop a bit of the dista... Read More
Marathon training log – 2 weeks to go
Its arrived, the bib that shows I’m officially doing this marathon arrived this week. Things are getting real, although I understood it was happening by the distance I’ve been running. I&#... Read More
Make an Effort, not an Excuse
Make an Effort, Not an Excuse… A simple motto when adopted that can alter your outlook on anything in life as well as enable opportunities to achieve results. For me, taking on the motto has... Read More
Weight loss goal acheived
Weight loss, two simple words when strung together which can bring a mix of emotions. From joy to heartache, from acknowledgement to frustration, they are two words which we all hear regularly and res... Read More
MAMIL – Middle Aged Man In Lycra
Hello, yes I am a MAMIL (Middle Aged Man In Lycra). What started as a way to get fit soon turned into a blemish on my social standings with my mates, and a cause of embarrassment to my young daughters... Read More
Triple figure weigh in, time for a change.
Triple figure numbers are generally welcomed, but not usually when they appear on a set scales. To clarify I’m talking in kilograms here, not pounds. Seeing that 100kg (220lbs) tick over on the... Read More