tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:06:06 +0000Runningfoodfriendsgymhillspoochescatch-upthinkingbloggingtravelselfesteemracesweatherrunning gearHAPPINESSellipticalillnessworkcoffeehouseeverythingwalkinghouse huntingjuneathonTHINGS THAT ROCKweightshoppingchristmascircuitsyogagold dogcharityclimbingRantdeathcyclinggardeninggeocacheswimmingasthmaYassoantiquingaquafitback-in-the-daycrochetintroductionssurfingshootingtennisbatsbrasweather birdsThe title says it all.http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (SAM)Blogger404125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-4552689290749401717Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:38:00 +00002012-12-30T23:38:00.381+00:00They say that something can be more than the sum of its parts. I'm not sure that's the case with blogging. Particularly if I only manage a few lousy blogs a year. So this year. I am ( armed with my new ipad mini) going to attempt to Janathon. Exercise every day. Blog about it every day. Sorts out the shape and the mindset. Actually looking forward to it. In between getting all the new 2013http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2012/12/sum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-8639079061208693445Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:15:00 +00002012-08-17T12:15:30.617+00:00 I've been working my fingers to the bone recently. Getting a whole new business venture started. I have also been running more and thrashed my 5mile time down to 44min dead... I don't think Mo Farrah has anything to worry about, but it made me happy.  Those that read this little, and much neglected blog, have been supportive over the years and I just wanted to put in a plug for my new http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-ventures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-4050679203073093854Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:48:00 +00002012-08-01T17:49:03.674+00:00 My last (saved draft) of a post was all about trying to maintain a relationship with blogger. Well it looks like life got in the way. Pretty majorly. However, things are going well. 5 mile run in fastest ever time yesterday 44.35 ! And on a hilly Random 9 setting. Knackering! Free item review: Also I was luck enough to be sent some JABRA RHYTHM headphones to review and link about. I'm http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2012/08/hear-we-go-again-get-it-hear-like.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-8069715766268281981Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:29:00 +00002011-09-19T16:59:01.821+00:00catch-upcrocheteverythingfoodfriendsgymRantRunning What a crappy, crappy run. Being too poor to go to the gym should have been a great thing. Forcing me to run outside, appreciate the fresh air, bit of sunshine. (I did appreciate those things.) 49.09 for 4.5 miles - fucking pathetic. Seriously pissed off with myself. God knows why it was so bad. Felt brilliant in the gym a few days ago.  I'd had 2 weeks off and felt far better for it. http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/09/bit-of-sodding-moan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-868188333994460613Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:46:00 +00002011-09-19T16:34:10.476+00:00bloggingcatch-upgold dogHAPPINESSRunningthinkingtravelworkNow I could begin where we left of - but somehow I think an unabridged version of the last 5 1/2 months would make pretty dull reading. There have been some highs and lows. Some stuff that's taken up far too much time emotionally and personally - but isn't my business to make public on the web; and some truly great stuff too. In this whistle stop tour of the last 5 months there's going to be http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/08/where-to-begin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-6565922770207714106Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:37:00 +00002011-03-08T14:30:30.523+00:00circuitsfoodfriendsgold doggymhillsRunningAlright, maybe not actually smug - but definitely damn happy. V damn happy. A 7 mile run yesterday! (I've not run 7 miles since the terrible, horrible, [bird]flu infested Jedburgh Half about 18 months ago.)It was wonderful. And strangely I do feel as if I could have run further. I also then did a full (for me) gym session afterwards.And, on entering the gym, I requested a "torture session" with http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/03/smug-and-aching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-8371618911484883531Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:02:00 +00002011-02-28T23:20:17.565+00:00foodgymHAPPINESShouse huntingRunningshoppingtravelProper news. The chg is taking a career break, working on her dissertation and hanging around in EDINBURGH for a bit. Bloody lovely to get to see her all the time.I also picked up the keys to the flat in Inverkeithing and discovered it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I had thought it might be. You know, that moment when you walk in and think... what the hell have I done!? Well, I might have done http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/02/news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-5906772963738813892Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:44:00 +00002011-02-17T15:05:45.673+00:00foodfriendsgold doggymhouse huntingRunningtravelThis might be a bit of a ramble. The chg is sitting at the other end of the table working on her dissertation, and I should be working... but blogging seemed like a good idea.Last week - well some time last week in a period that constituted 7 days I ran 13.3 miles. (The .3 being VERY important.) Not done that in a very, very, long time. Maybe about a year. Boooo. Ah well, at least I'm back at it.http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/02/rambling-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-2053574135762110914Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:58:00 +00002011-02-04T17:30:50.232+00:00bloggingfoodfriendsgymhouse huntingRunningselfesteemSo I might as well blog now whilst I feel all righteous and buzzy. But then, that could just be the Twix. *ponders to self - why don't Cadbury's make a Twix, with their caramel and their chocolate it would be even better*Right: Almost 2 hours spent in the wonder of the gym. I've finally capitulated and at least bought an Edinburgh Leisure card (£25) so the gym experience is now 25% cheaper each http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/02/ive-got-glow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-5062005635282567637Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:57:00 +00002011-02-02T13:48:38.189+00:00bloggingcatch-upI'm blogging because the heating is on; it would seem foolish to go and walk the dog (in the cold and possible sleet) whilst it's on. So instead I'm at the kitchen table, enjoying the feeling of warmth on my back (and the dog enjoys the warmth too).As per bloody usual, it's been a while. I'm going to start with what this blog is supposed to be about: running.I have been going to the gym, a littlehttp://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/02/running-amsterdam-bridesmaid-crochet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-9186713917813624590Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:30:00 +00002011-01-19T01:13:30.159+00:00coffeefoodfriendsgymhillsRunningtravelyogaI'm trying to get back into this blogging lark I really am.More an 2 posts a month would be a start.I've cooked for HH and Teech (again with the Orkney Fudge Cheesecake... too good, and too easy to not make... and a stoved chicken thing that was all potato, chicken and garlic goodness).This was before it baked in the oven for about 75mins. The delightful shine is all buttery goodness.I then triedhttp://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/01/this-is-going-to-hurt-tomorrow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-525474244230258527Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:47:00 +00002011-01-13T19:41:36.190+00:00catch-upchristmasfoodfriendsgold doghillsRunningtravelweatherSo, let's start the year with a catch-up; why change the habit of a blog-time?I'll start with xmas: It was truly incredible. Despite each setting a budget to stop there being any gift upset... the chg decided that my xmas and bday can be rolled into a big gift. So for my bday we're heading to Amsterdam for a 4 day break. Complete relaxation, and art - bloody perfect. I was a little http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2011/01/hola-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-8697954660356387680Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:31:00 +00002010-12-24T15:23:47.839+00:00christmasfoodfriendsgold dogHAPPINESShouseillnessRunningselfesteemthinkingtravelweather2010 - it's been a ...It's been too much to sum up in one word, so I thought I'd try just a few more. Here's a month by month summary - 12 months in 69 words (dude).No heating. Curling.Break Up. Incredible friends.Paris. Secured flat.Incredible friends. Ceramics.Meet chg. Celebrate friends BDays.Bridie goes. Discover Acoustic Dave.21212 & spa with Meeper. Marrakesh.Festival Madness. Scotland http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/12/almost-that-time-of-year-again-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-2468658723263265929Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:10:00 +00002010-12-21T00:42:51.976+00:00christmasfoodfriendsgold doghillsRunningshoppingweatherI ran, then I forgot about it. It was when it was clear enough from snow and ice (sort of) to attempt a run round Arthur's Seat. I managed 3.5 miles (mostly as the 5K was so slow I had to keep going ... side stepping the ice had been a bugger). I think it was about 34.50-odd. Not stunning. Think it was last Thursday morning first thing. It was about -3 and lovely with it.But I do love it, and I http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/12/running-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-4902158944363880360Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:11:00 +00002010-12-09T18:04:44.569+00:00foodfriendsgold dogRunningrunning gearI did go for a run. It was wonderful and I felt fantastic doing it. I just loved it. It had been too long; the snow, snow, snow has permanently held me back. Although 32 minutes for 5k was (for me) sodding shocking; but there was a lot of ice and snow to avoid - in Peckham... not Edinburgh. And the time has come for running sweat-top not t-shirts, and long tights - oh, and gloves. BrrrrrSpent http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/12/run-v-brownie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-6376566499841328001Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:37:00 +00002010-12-06T14:08:31.858+00:00christmasfoodfriendsRantRunningshoppingtravelweatherCrimble, crumble and all things chr....The snow, the m*f* snow. One or two days is pretty Now we're up to our 10th day (here in Edinburgh). One of my great loves of the British weather is that is changes. Just seeing a white winter wonderland is lovely, but I don't like the same-ness - I find it slightly repressive, particularly today as it's a bit foggy and I can't see far enough. I'm a girl whohttp://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/12/not-running-but-thinking-possibly-just.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-5580335535062360089Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:35:00 +00002010-11-25T23:29:43.678+00:00crochetfoodfriendsgold doghillsRunningselfesteemI could claim illness (it was a v mild cold). I could claim lack of time (work has been marginally busy). I could claim cold weather (but we all know I looooove to run in the cold).So really, I've just been a bit of a slacker.I have made a small electronic thing with random flashing lights at Granny Greens - it involved soldering and everything. Never happier than when surrounded by pliers and http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/11/still-running-around-like-headless.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-3475208508400306484Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:02:00 +00002010-11-12T13:34:06.646+00:00foodfriendsgold doghillsRunningTHINGS THAT ROCKwalkingweatherAs an alternative to Auld Reekie it does alright. I'm very glad to have both in my life.I've not really taken 'full advantage' of all London has to offer this time. But as such I'm a more relaxed, and financially better off, person. (Not a bad combo I think.)However, there has been great Thai food; a fantastic roast with new friends; catching up with an old school chum; a pub quiz*; and tonight http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/11/big-smoke.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-5152275784046695099Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:33:00 +00002010-11-03T16:08:50.430+00:00catch-upcoffeecrochetfoodfriendsgymhillspoochesracesRantRunningIt's been a busy week or two (as usual it appears). Although I'm not sure I'm actually achieving much!?I discovered that my old dog wasn't just the usual 'old-d0g-itchy' but had a skin infection. So: pills, shampoo and consultation - £98.... really... ah well, better that's she's comfortable. (grrr)Had a delicious mutli-course dinner with the fabulous Miss Lane. Spinach & Watercress soup http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/11/success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-7857022456136006269Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:19:00 +00002010-10-14T15:28:56.206+00:00bloggingfoodpoochesRunningIt really does make me feel better.Today was 3.1 miles (the beloved 5k) in 30.15 which felt a litter better than usual.Getting there. Improving. Slowly.Had one of those incredible sleeps where you could sleep forever. But today had important things to get done... a new lead for the gold dog- her squirrel hunting habit has shredded the old one. Hilarious when running and she heads into the http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/10/running-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-7158632936283459335Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:32:00 +00002010-10-12T17:49:02.626+00:00foodfriendshouseRunningtravelIf any of you are still reading, congratulations on almost endless patience!The real news is that I went for a run, a 4 mile run... read it and weep fellow runners... 4 miles. Go me.The fact I'm so excited about a 4 mile run suggests that I'm still a bit behind on the whole idea of a schedule at the moment. Although, living on the 3rd floor I am generally walking far more than I ever have for thehttp://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/10/monthly-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-3080957192636237127Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:45:00 +00002010-09-16T11:19:20.788+00:00catch-upeverythingfoodfriendsHAPPINESShouseTHINGS THAT ROCKtravelweatherIt's not that I stopped running - but I sort of did for a bit. (I'm back in the saddle now - one run on Monday and I'm *just about* to go out for another.)Life got a little bit hectic. A little bit different. And a lot better.I'll start by saying that I met someone (CHG) - and it's all good. But that's all the detail you'll get about that.The last 3 MONTHS - (3 months - holy christ! how did that http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/09/so-it-really-has-been-while.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-9178706204422274345Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:28:00 +00002010-06-12T00:35:36.557+00:00I suck at Juneathon. And yet every year I keep coming back for more. It is the great unfinished race for me. The blot on my landscape.I keep 'doing stuff' (summarised below) but life keeps taking the sodding piss and distracting me. No kidding.However Wednesday:2.2m dog walkAnd I'm pretty sure I went to the gym and ran 5K. How flaky is that - I can't even remember... but I'm sure I did...Thursdayhttp://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/06/every-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-1778941018503077215Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:43:00 +00002010-06-08T21:46:40.655+00:00Well after the delight that was Sunday's exercise regime ...Monday included a 4mile dog walk round Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh - seriously hilly...Tuesday was a 2.2mile dog walk.So I am managing some exercise - but not enough!Will try and rectify this tomorrow. (And tomorrow, and tomorrow).But I have lots of work to catch up on. Damn, might have to go to bed early and make a sharp-ish start http://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/06/messing-with-perfection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056860918835964422.post-4784730021143526754Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:21:00 +00002010-06-06T18:30:20.508+00:00bloggingcyclingellipticaljuneathonpoochesRunningSo - it's a day where I have both exercised (properly) and am blogging before midnight. Who knew I was capable of this feat? (Not me.)The exercise:A 2mile dog walk in the pouring rain (shows commitment) followed IMMEDIATELY by -1m in 8.48 (Aerobic setting 1) on the treadmill2.2m on the bike (took 10min) - exercise score '46' - whatever that means1m on the arm bike in 5.25 (resistance level 5)Fullhttp://runningandthinking.blogspot.com/2010/06/got-it-all-worked-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SAM)1