Sloppy
If this blogger is supposed to represent some sort of diarised record of what I've been up to then, well frankly, it isn't
No excuses for keeping up with things. Truth is I have more spare time now than at any time BC (before children). Jen is 500 miles away in Yorkshire and Rosie is finding her own way as a young adult. Dad duties are at an all time low. Not sure if that is something to be celebrated or to be sad about. Those that know me, know how much I've loved being about for my girls and I am suitably proud of how things are turning out for them. I may not be needed on such a regular basis but I will always be there, probably in the way.
Enough soppy tutt. I'll try and recall the summers highlights
Bike rides, festivals, holidays, olympics, sunny days and swimming in the sea just about covers it.
A rather selfish highlight was seeing David Rodigan, in a tent, in a storm, in some woods at about 2am at Latitude. The whole festival was great but that topped things off.
We had a lovely trip up the east coast to Northumberland and on to Edinburgh in August., quickly followed by a trip to Leeds to install Jen into Student House. Not sure I'll ever get used to the idea that she isn't here all the while.
Another highlight is that having got a modicum of fitness in my legs, following the Tour De Norfolk jaunt to Hunstanton and back in July, I have managed to keep the running going (touch wood). Taking things rather gently I have upped the regularity and distances covered each week. A Parkrun used to whack me out for a few days - now I can back that up with a midweek trot or two. Not noticed the lbs falling off yet but guilty pleasures snaffled from the fridge don't seem so naughty anymore.
Which is all just as well as (with encouragement from Ms G) I have thrown my hat and a few £££'s into the Cambridge Half Marathon next March. Most of my blogs over the next few months will probably be laced with training guff. How far, how fast, how long etc - so apologies in advance. I know there's a few hardened long distance runners in the family these days, but a half marathon is something I'll be very chuffed with and an excellent focus on my general health and fitness going forwards. My struggle will be the balance of getting the miles in while not forgetting just how nice beer, burgers, curry and wine is.
And then there's Christmas coming up. Good luck with that everyone
Jez
Oct 24
