315/365 Monday dash 5K by Big Kev
Keeping it simple today as there was a lot of good things going on. I find the time I am out running is a great time to reboot. It allows me some perspective time and today's run was perfect, as I was far more productive this afternoon.
Tina is keeping me well fuelled even on a packed lunch day and today was no exception, thanks lovely.
Right, tomorrow is 7 weeks to go and Tina and Jess are now ganging up on me and using the Christmas word, just because its 6 weeks until Christmas day and they have seen the Coke advert. Christmas is coming (....insert expletives here....)
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Big Kev
Monday, 11 November 2013
Sunday, 10 November 2013
Angie - Day 314 - 6.2 miles
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Very cold and frosty morning. Met Helen for the first time in a few weeks and my first run back in Meltham since my move. Really enjoyed it but was very slippy under foot so we took it very steady. Good excuse I suppose to go a bit slower :-).
Very cold and frosty morning. Met Helen for the first time in a few weeks and my first run back in Meltham since my move. Really enjoyed it but was very slippy under foot so we took it very steady. Good excuse I suppose to go a bit slower :-).
Angie - Day 313 - 1 mile
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Busy day so up and out fairly early. Just a mile but not a bad time (8.45) given up and down a hill.
Busy day so up and out fairly early. Just a mile but not a bad time (8.45) given up and down a hill.
314/365 Birthday celebrations on Remembrance Sunday 5 miles by Big Kev
314/365 Birthday celebrations on Remembrance Sunday 5 miles by Big Kev
First, things first, Happy 20th Birthday to my daughter Katie who is currently at Kent Uni. Have a great day and we will see you next week.
The run this morning was therefore a run of reflection, especially as it is her Birthday and it is also Remembrance Sunday. The conditions were clear and still which made for a perfect run along the riverbank this morning. I knew that I would be around half way into my run at 11:00 am, so I kept note of the time on my watch and paid my respects at the appropriate time.
Lest we forget.
After I set off again I reached garlic valley and to my surprise met a race marshal. I was then told that the Extreme ravine race had just set of and would be encircling the towpath and my intend route home in a 10k and half marathon race. I therefore made a very quick decision to set off up Garlic valley and back towards home as I didn't want to disrupt anyone's race. I made it to the top of the valley before I met the first runner coming in the opposite direction, phew. I then proceeded to cheer on the runners and wish them well for their race. It was great to see Lucy Ellis from GWR who was first lady at that point. An easy run back up the driveway from Leigh Court and I was home, all I needed was one lap of our road to make it to 5 miles.
A beautiful run on a beautiful day. I have added some photo's of the route and I hope you agree with my sentiment.
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Big Kev
First, things first, Happy 20th Birthday to my daughter Katie who is currently at Kent Uni. Have a great day and we will see you next week.
The run this morning was therefore a run of reflection, especially as it is her Birthday and it is also Remembrance Sunday. The conditions were clear and still which made for a perfect run along the riverbank this morning. I knew that I would be around half way into my run at 11:00 am, so I kept note of the time on my watch and paid my respects at the appropriate time.
Lest we forget.
After I set off again I reached garlic valley and to my surprise met a race marshal. I was then told that the Extreme ravine race had just set of and would be encircling the towpath and my intend route home in a 10k and half marathon race. I therefore made a very quick decision to set off up Garlic valley and back towards home as I didn't want to disrupt anyone's race. I made it to the top of the valley before I met the first runner coming in the opposite direction, phew. I then proceeded to cheer on the runners and wish them well for their race. It was great to see Lucy Ellis from GWR who was first lady at that point. An easy run back up the driveway from Leigh Court and I was home, all I needed was one lap of our road to make it to 5 miles.
A beautiful run on a beautiful day. I have added some photo's of the route and I hope you agree with my sentiment.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Saturday, 9 November 2013
313/365 Sightseeing 10K by Big Kev
313/365 Sightseeing 10K by Big Kev
After an extra long lie in this morning and a few home tasks completed I decided to venture out between the showers. I wanted to run somewhere different today, which is becoming very difficult if I am setting off from home, as I have pretty much covered every conceivable 5/10K route from my front door. I therefore drove up to the Clifton Suspension bridge, parked up and set off from there. Whilst the route I covering wasn't overly new, it was a change and they do say a change is as good as a rest.
I have added in some pictures on my sightseeing tour today as we are very lucky to have so many interesting things to see in Bristol. I first crossed the Suspension Brigde and headed towards Durdham Downs. With a large loop completed I have the perfect vantage point on Seawalls looking back up the River Avon and the bridge. Closing the loop by heading back into Clifton Village, I head up and along Royal York Crescent with so great view of Dundry and beyond. Finally I am back at the Bridge and cross it for the second time to finish. A great sightseeing tour.
That's another 30 miles done this week and I would like to keep this as the average now up until the end of the year, lets see.
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Big Kev
ps anyone up for a run tomorrow morning, but not too early?
After an extra long lie in this morning and a few home tasks completed I decided to venture out between the showers. I wanted to run somewhere different today, which is becoming very difficult if I am setting off from home, as I have pretty much covered every conceivable 5/10K route from my front door. I therefore drove up to the Clifton Suspension bridge, parked up and set off from there. Whilst the route I covering wasn't overly new, it was a change and they do say a change is as good as a rest.
I have added in some pictures on my sightseeing tour today as we are very lucky to have so many interesting things to see in Bristol. I first crossed the Suspension Brigde and headed towards Durdham Downs. With a large loop completed I have the perfect vantage point on Seawalls looking back up the River Avon and the bridge. Closing the loop by heading back into Clifton Village, I head up and along Royal York Crescent with so great view of Dundry and beyond. Finally I am back at the Bridge and cross it for the second time to finish. A great sightseeing tour.
That's another 30 miles done this week and I would like to keep this as the average now up until the end of the year, lets see.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
ps anyone up for a run tomorrow morning, but not too early?
Friday, 8 November 2013
312/365 End of the working week 5K by Big Kev
312/365 End of the working week 5K by Big Kev
What a hectic week, two birthday's in work, interviewing, seminars and much, much more. Oh yeah and a bit of running.
Tonights run was another head torch run and allowed me to run the trails in the woods. It really is so peaceful and at the same time exhilarating. What was noticeable was the drop in temperature, the crescent moon and the Owl that didn't like my head torch.
I think I will take it easy this weekend in preparation of what is to come over the coming days and weeks.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
What a hectic week, two birthday's in work, interviewing, seminars and much, much more. Oh yeah and a bit of running.
Tonights run was another head torch run and allowed me to run the trails in the woods. It really is so peaceful and at the same time exhilarating. What was noticeable was the drop in temperature, the crescent moon and the Owl that didn't like my head torch.
I think I will take it easy this weekend in preparation of what is to come over the coming days and weeks.
www.justgiving.com/kevin-caple
Big Kev
Angie - Day 312 - 3.3 miles
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First time ever I've run every day at lunchtime. Was only going to go out for a mile but as usual got carried away. Well once you are changed and out it's rude not to do a bit more isn't it?? :-) A shortish run planned for tomorrow with a bit longer on Sunday.
First time ever I've run every day at lunchtime. Was only going to go out for a mile but as usual got carried away. Well once you are changed and out it's rude not to do a bit more isn't it?? :-) A shortish run planned for tomorrow with a bit longer on Sunday.
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