Dani's 2013 Challenges.....
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Slow and steady......
Seriously.. how much snot can the average human body produce??? I reckon if snot could be used to fuel my car, I could run it for a week with the amount I have cleared out of my body over the past few days...
Like many, the shocking scenes on t.v. from Monday's Boston Marathon shocked and appalled me, how could anyone in their right mind do such a thing! It's so sad to see an event which is focused on achievement, celebration and fundraising being targeted like this.. thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by these tragic events.
Having been off work recuperating with the lurgy, I did manage to get out this evening for a small 3.33 mile walk, which I did in honour of the Boston community.
Stay Strong Boston ♥
Dani xx
Dani's 2013 Challenges.....
Saturday 13th April 2013
ZZZZZzzzzzzz......
After my fab week of miles, this week has been the complete opposite.. a busy week at work combined with a non-sleeping Pickle has left me sleep deprived, run down and feeling rather blah!
Last night was the first night in a week where I managed to get a full 10 hours of much needed, undisturbed sleep.. felt great when I woke up (although suffering from a sore throat and chesty cough)! I have made an executive decision to rest for the rest of this weekend and just get myself back onto track.
However.. just because I haven't been able to do any miles this week, I have been able to plan some more miles.. so, another event is now on the cards.. The epic Wolf Run in Sept; I will be part of a team of 20 odd, the Wilde Wolves... raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action on behalf of a fab couple, Dane & Charlie.. sadly, after overcoming his battle with pancreatic cancer, Dane received the worst news that the cancer had returned to his liver and has been told he only has between 3 to 9 months left.
I had the pleasure of meeting Dane and Charlie last year at another PCA event, they really are a fab couple!
I really did think doing this year's challenges would be a sort of 'lone wolf' year; however even though we are only 4 months into 2013, I have found so many awesome and inspiring new friends! Without the support of them, friends old and new and my fab family, this year would have been so much more challenging! A big MWAAHHHH to you all!
Dani xx
Dani's 2013 Challenges.....
Saturday 6th April 2013
Spring is in the air......
What a week it's been, considering it was only a 'short' week due to Easter, it seemed to go so slow.... it has been a somewhat worrying one, a very close friend of mine is currently fighting a battle with the big C, I love him to bits and know he will kick it's backside! It just annoys me how it always seems to attack the good peeps!
Changing diet again from next week, boosting up the healthy carbs, reducing the protein and crap food.. still remaining tee-total which actually doesn't seem to bother me, long-term wise would like to get onto a similar vegan/veggie diet but not sure I can go fully without a bit of meat! Will see how it goes.....
Miles have been OK this week, doing a bit more cycling in order to strengthen the knees, up to 26.08 following today's mileage... hoping to get out on the bike tomorrow for a good run so hopefully should boost the miles....
Lesson of the day... riding a bike in the dark + large potholes in the road = very, very big ouch!!!
5x50 challenge is going OK, need to keep it going and lengthen the distances I walking/cycling but still I am pleased with my progress, wasn't doing half as much 5 months ago!
Spring is finally here, skies are blue and sun is finally shining! Still wouldn't say its t-shirt weather but I think it won't be long before it is :)
Well, early night tonight... ready for tomorrow's bike ride!
Sleep well peeps!
Dani xx
Dani's 2013 Challenges.....
Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Let there be cake......
Today was my bake sale at work... actually felt quite nervous about it! Had lots of fab contributions from some great friends.. including a fab Giant Cupcake to raffle off!
Following the raffle, the proud winner of the Giant Cupcake was my colleague Nick, who seemed very pleased to have won!
After a fab day, I managed to raise a spandiddlytastic £254.40!!!!
I'm sooooo haaaappppyyy!!!!
Resting this evening with a cup of tea (no slice of cake though)....
Have a lovely one!
Dani xx
Dani's 2013 Challenges.....
Monday 1st April 2013
Pinch, punch......
Last day of the Bank Holiday's, it's been a quiet weekend, which has been absolute bliss :)
Pickle still isn't 100% and has insisted on having a onesie and movie day again, her cough is really hacky and she is feeling a little sorry for herself....
Managed to get out for a bike ride today, a good 13.48 miles to add to the pot, weather was colder than yesterday but the sun did pop out every so often to say hello!
Had to chuckle mid route when I overtook some bloke out on his bike about 7 miles in, he must have made every struggling effort to catch up (he looked very red faced, huffing and puffing all the way), then about 100 yards from his home he shot past me, through a road junction without looking, and pegged it home. Don't think he liked being beaten by a woman! It did make me chuckle a heck of a lot :)
I've signed up to another challenge of sorts; its called the 5x50 challenge... the aim is to do 5km of either walk, run or bike or 30 mins of exercise every day for 50 days. I've incorporated this into my training to keep me motivated on a daily basis :)
Was a bit annoyed this morning when I had my weekly weigh in, managed to put of 2lbs this past week, I think that blooming Easter Bunny has alot to answer for!!!!
Well, mummy duties are calling. Ciao for now peeps!
Dani xx
