My motivation is coming back. Don't know who or what to blame it on, but I was up by 6am to head to the gym. To what sorcery do I owe the honour? I'm also lifting heavier than at any point in my life *pretends to be the hulk, a scrawny scrawny hulk*.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Monday, 29 March 2010
Don't let the riots hit you on the way out!
It has only been in the past 7 years or so, well, since I left high school, that I have woken up and been more socially aware.
Back in high school, I was obviously shocked and appalled as to what happened on 9/11, and duped into thinking we were going to be attacked by Iraq at any point. I was even scared for my loved ones and how much I'd miss them if any of us were killed. My god I am ashamed as to how dumb I was.
Since then I have become conscious to this bull$hit. All of it. I have become aware to the crap NuLabour spurts out almost on a weekly basis.
9/11, 7/7, Fake Terrorism, WMDs, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, Torture, Climate Change, Bird Flu, Swine Flu, SARS, Petrol Prices, Rising Taxes, ID Card, Dr David Kelly's murder, and a miriad of Nu Laws which have sent this country back to the stone age.
I don't think we can kick them out fast enough. All of them.
They lied about 9/11 and 7/7, and introduced a host of laws to keep us down. Since when has council bin sniffing been about terrorism?
The overhype and waste of money on Bird Flu/Swine Flu/SARS. Wow, they really were armageddon weren't they?
The lies that got us into Iraq and Afghanistan, and almost Iran. Found those WMDs/Terrorists yet? LOL
Israel and its blatant disregard for human life in Gaza and Lebanon and how MUCH our Government stopped it (LOL). How is Israel doing it to Gaza and Lebanon any different to Germany and France/Poland?
They have pretty much legalised torture, and have been completely complicit in the act, a war crime.
Then there's climate change, the new bug bear. It has become completely obvious that the whole thing has been a lie (why diddle the results otherwise?) just so they can get more money out of us.
Why should we trust Labour?
All change please.
Back in high school, I was obviously shocked and appalled as to what happened on 9/11, and duped into thinking we were going to be attacked by Iraq at any point. I was even scared for my loved ones and how much I'd miss them if any of us were killed. My god I am ashamed as to how dumb I was.
Since then I have become conscious to this bull$hit. All of it. I have become aware to the crap NuLabour spurts out almost on a weekly basis.
9/11, 7/7, Fake Terrorism, WMDs, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, Torture, Climate Change, Bird Flu, Swine Flu, SARS, Petrol Prices, Rising Taxes, ID Card, Dr David Kelly's murder, and a miriad of Nu Laws which have sent this country back to the stone age.
I don't think we can kick them out fast enough. All of them.
They lied about 9/11 and 7/7, and introduced a host of laws to keep us down. Since when has council bin sniffing been about terrorism?
The overhype and waste of money on Bird Flu/Swine Flu/SARS. Wow, they really were armageddon weren't they?
The lies that got us into Iraq and Afghanistan, and almost Iran. Found those WMDs/Terrorists yet? LOL
Israel and its blatant disregard for human life in Gaza and Lebanon and how MUCH our Government stopped it (LOL). How is Israel doing it to Gaza and Lebanon any different to Germany and France/Poland?
They have pretty much legalised torture, and have been completely complicit in the act, a war crime.
Then there's climate change, the new bug bear. It has become completely obvious that the whole thing has been a lie (why diddle the results otherwise?) just so they can get more money out of us.
Why should we trust Labour?
All change please.
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
End-to-End-or-Bust
One of my dear colleagues on Orange watch has put the idea past me that next year, round about Easter time, we should cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End. Funny I had that exact same idea recently. Better start training...
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Half Marathon-Mania
I've done it! I've finally done it!
After months of training I've finished my first event with the word "marathon" in it.
From being the high school sprinter who would collapse at the meer mention of anything over 200m, to running 13.1 miles, I'm rather chuffed.
Here are some pictures =]
Now, a bit of pre event information. I've been training since about October/November for this race. Training was getting better and better till shock horror I was struck with an injury in February. Runners fricking Knee.
From that point on I would try and go for runs, but after 1 mile I was in too much agony to continue so would walk/hobble the route home. To ensure I could at least participate in this event I made sure to rest me knee, but also work it with muscular exercises, cycle trips, swimming and stretches.
It actually seemed to work when I left the starting line, or that could have been the Ibuprofen I took pre race. Hehe. Alas, by the 5th mile marker the pain was kicking back in. Despite this, I refused to stop running until the 10th mile marker, where both knees were now acting up and I could barely move. From then on it was a gracious mix of hobbling and short jogs. 2:26 from when I first crossed the start line (according to my memory), and I was back in the real world.
Since then my knees have been in excrutiating pain. 1 ice bath, numerous cold pads/gels, compression bandages and ibuprofen/codeine/paracetemol/bromelain tablets and here I am, whinging in bed. From all the varying pain relievers I've tried today, I must say the Bromelain has been brilliant. My regime has been Ibuprofen/Codeine during meals (lunch and dinner), and Bromelain in between. I've been taking the Bromelain in 2g doses and half an hour after, you wouldn't even know I was in pain. I'm up and down those stairs like a cat!
SO, I must advocate their use from my own personal experience, they are fantastic. Although the true test will be my healing time, which I will no doubt be reporting on. This research may come in handy for anyone else wishing to undertake such endurance runs in the future.
After months of training I've finished my first event with the word "marathon" in it.
From being the high school sprinter who would collapse at the meer mention of anything over 200m, to running 13.1 miles, I'm rather chuffed.
Here are some pictures =]
Now, a bit of pre event information. I've been training since about October/November for this race. Training was getting better and better till shock horror I was struck with an injury in February. Runners fricking Knee.
From that point on I would try and go for runs, but after 1 mile I was in too much agony to continue so would walk/hobble the route home. To ensure I could at least participate in this event I made sure to rest me knee, but also work it with muscular exercises, cycle trips, swimming and stretches.
It actually seemed to work when I left the starting line, or that could have been the Ibuprofen I took pre race. Hehe. Alas, by the 5th mile marker the pain was kicking back in. Despite this, I refused to stop running until the 10th mile marker, where both knees were now acting up and I could barely move. From then on it was a gracious mix of hobbling and short jogs. 2:26 from when I first crossed the start line (according to my memory), and I was back in the real world.
Since then my knees have been in excrutiating pain. 1 ice bath, numerous cold pads/gels, compression bandages and ibuprofen/codeine/paracetemol/bromelain tablets and here I am, whinging in bed. From all the varying pain relievers I've tried today, I must say the Bromelain has been brilliant. My regime has been Ibuprofen/Codeine during meals (lunch and dinner), and Bromelain in between. I've been taking the Bromelain in 2g doses and half an hour after, you wouldn't even know I was in pain. I'm up and down those stairs like a cat!
SO, I must advocate their use from my own personal experience, they are fantastic. Although the true test will be my healing time, which I will no doubt be reporting on. This research may come in handy for anyone else wishing to undertake such endurance runs in the future.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Cycle-wycle
I have taken ownership of the new bike and wow, it's...beautiful.
Today I took it out for a spin. Well, a 15 mile spin. Hopefully this will help me lose those final few pounds of fat, and give me inspiration for some future activites =]
Today I took it out for a spin. Well, a 15 mile spin. Hopefully this will help me lose those final few pounds of fat, and give me inspiration for some future activites =]
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Ok, here I am
Right, it's been a good start to the year.
Firstly, I'm still with Helen.... and more will follow on that in the coming weeks =]
Next, I'm now a fully fledged FireFighter with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. I'll be working retained at the new Rising Brook station in Stafford come August, as part of Orange Watch. But till then, I'm working occasional shifts at Stafford Station, which starts next week! Eep!
I'm still teaching Grappling on a Monday over at Fighting Fit, and still love choking people unconscious =]
In the next 2 weeks I'll be running Stafford Half Marathon (as long as this PFPS clears up).
It will be in aid of the FireFighters charity, which is also something I'm becoming more involved in. The old brains a fuzzing with ideas on how to raise money for the charity.
Anddddddd when this bike has arrived, I want to take up road cycling as a hobby, as well as fighting, the gym, swimming and running. Sheesh!
Firstly, I'm still with Helen.... and more will follow on that in the coming weeks =]
Next, I'm now a fully fledged FireFighter with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. I'll be working retained at the new Rising Brook station in Stafford come August, as part of Orange Watch. But till then, I'm working occasional shifts at Stafford Station, which starts next week! Eep!
I'm still teaching Grappling on a Monday over at Fighting Fit, and still love choking people unconscious =]
In the next 2 weeks I'll be running Stafford Half Marathon (as long as this PFPS clears up).
It will be in aid of the FireFighters charity, which is also something I'm becoming more involved in. The old brains a fuzzing with ideas on how to raise money for the charity.
Anddddddd when this bike has arrived, I want to take up road cycling as a hobby, as well as fighting, the gym, swimming and running. Sheesh!
New bike new bike new bike XD
I've just been down for the fitting on my new bike XD. It's from a company called Henry Burtons in Stafford, and is one of their home grown customs.
I've managed to obtain it through the cycle scheme with the fire service, which is BRILLIANT!
I'll ensure to take lots of pictures when I pick it up tomorrow or Friday.
I've managed to obtain it through the cycle scheme with the fire service, which is BRILLIANT!
I'll ensure to take lots of pictures when I pick it up tomorrow or Friday.
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
"Being a competitive athlete is fundamentally miserable"
While watching Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man last week, which I must say is absolutely sublime, that quote came up, and as weird as it seems, I kind of agree.
Maybe it's down to my personal choice of training alone that fuels this response, but it's quite a good starting point for a debate.
Why do we love it so much when we ache? Why do we push ourselves so hard when there is an easier way to exist?
Pride, sense of accomplishment, and self esteem are obviously big factors, but do we just love misery?
Maybe it's down to my personal choice of training alone that fuels this response, but it's quite a good starting point for a debate.
Why do we love it so much when we ache? Why do we push ourselves so hard when there is an easier way to exist?
Pride, sense of accomplishment, and self esteem are obviously big factors, but do we just love misery?
Where'd You Go?
It's been so long since I put something down here. I have been missing for a good couple of months, absorbed into fire service training. But hey, I'm back, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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