Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Exercise reduces dementia

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BBC article here. "Exercise 'significant role' in reducing risk of dementia, long-term study finds" …so keep on doing ...
Wednesday, 2 January 2013

New Year, new resolutions...

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Exercise more this year…But is it worth it? This BBC article claims that not everyone appreciates what level of activity or how often the...
Monday, 24 January 2011

Black belt training

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This post is in response to Sue's question about my preparation for Shorinji Kempo shodan grading. Check out her full blog 'Countdow...
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Sunday, 22 August 2010

Holiday run at beautiful Yorkshire coast

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Photo 1 (see map marker), facing North View Filey Bay run in a larger map Photo 2 , facing South
Thursday, 29 July 2010

Long beach and sand dune run

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This 5 mile run cleared my head and helped my knotted shoulders relax. Extremely enjoyable with flora and fauna bouncing around like a Disne...
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Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Bad news for sausage lovers

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8688104.stm "Eating processed meat such as sausages increases the likelihood of heart disease, while ...
Monday, 10 May 2010

Death of a pair of good friends

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It had to come to this one day... The soles were gone, the sides ripped and my feet finally felt flat and unsupported running in them. Goodb...
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Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Green exercise aids mental health

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Just five minutes of exercise in a "green space" such as a park can boost mental health, researchers claim. http://news.bbc.co.uk/...
Monday, 3 May 2010

Bartlow Challenge: 9 mile run

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I had never run 9 miles before so I was a little apprehensive. More so when I saw that there were only about 40 runners, most of which looke...
Sunday, 4 April 2010

Easter run

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What a beautiful day! We all had lamb roast dinner (made by yours truly) so, much later, when I felt like going for a run I was well fuelled...
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Thursday, 28 January 2010

The power of feet

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Just in case you didn't catch Conskeptical's comment I've decided to post a main article regarding Vibram's fivefingers .......
Wednesday, 13 January 2010

Shoes may have changed how we run

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8483401.stm Wearing cushioned running shoes may have changed the way in which many of us run, new resear...
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Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Snow joke run

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Monday, 28 December 2009

Ickworth House run

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A pleasant post Christmas run around the National Trust's Ickworth House in Suffolk with EP. 3.5 miles on googlemaps but if felt like 5...
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Sunday, 18 October 2009

Milton Park and River Cam run

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On my way round during the river leg I overheard a rowing coach say to his ladies four boat to just maintain balance, don't worry about ...
Saturday, 3 October 2009

Wimpole Hall 10k run

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I started today's run in the front section, encouraged by EP to start in the 'those who think they'll finish under 1 hour'. ...
Sunday, 27 September 2009

First 10km run...ever!

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I completed my first ever 10km (6mile) run and I'm happy to report that I survived, although given my rough start I thought I mightn...
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Monday, 21 September 2009

Slightly quicker Gunn's lane run

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Did this run again yesterday morning (lovely weather for a run: cool but bright!) and I managed to do it a bit quicker. Only by three and a ...
Thursday, 17 September 2009

Boxing class at MMA gym Cambridge

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I stopped off at the Pro-am fight centre this week: they have an extensive gym as well as a full size cage and mat area with plenty of hang...
Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Another run

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A light run in preparation for my 10K in a week or so. A disappointing 12minute mile. I had to stop a little half way round for a pee but ho...