Richmond Park

Hypnotic Resistance

January 20, 2008
Hypnotic Resistance

I bought a pack of jelly tots to act as a replacement for those noxious gels on todays long run. Unfortunately I finished the pack before I even left the flat. As punishment I loaded Paul McKenna’s “I Can Make You Thin” hypnotic track onto the iPod and set off. So I’m kitted up, eager [...]

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Longish Exceedingly Slow Run

January 14, 2008
Longish Exceedingly Slow Run

I have just woken from a solid 13 hour sleep and I would still be soundly snoring if it weren’t for the third rather persistent alarm bouncing on my ear drum. Yesterdays long run knocked me flat and I feel I could sleep for a minimum of a week – waking just in time for [...]

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Motorcycle Maintenance and Total Immersion

April 1, 2007
Motorcycle Maintenance and Total Immersion

It was time for some bike maintenance in the warriorwomen household today, very little zen involved just plenty of swearing. I clearly need a bigger flat – how am I supposed to watch the telly between all those spokes? I headed out for Hampton outdoor pool this morning and I took the stumpjumper hoping that [...]

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London Sight Seer Audax

July 6, 2005
London Sight Seer Audax

Well, after my second long distance ride in a week I can say that I am well and truly knackered. I got home this evening after a 75 mile day trip and was so tired that I sat on the loo and remained there for the next 30 mins just taking refuge. It was my [...]

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Airnimal Rides Again

April 10, 2005
Airnimal Rides Again

Four days and Peryl hardly got a ride in, my excuse is that I’ve been ill and in truth I’ve felt just a little intimidated by her. Still, thats all changed now. I replaced the seat and we headed for the hills yesterday, or at least we went to Richmond Park. Blimey, blimey that bike [...]

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