I’ve been clearing out my phone of the hundreds of pics I’ve had on there since Christmas, and thought I’d share some belated Christmas crackers with you.
I hope you like!
Is it nearly Christmas yet? 😉
Tag: winter
Ramp up the Red
Today, it’s Ramp up the Red Day, in support of the British Heart Foundation
The aim is to encourage people to wear red and raise awareness (and raise money) for BHF and heart disease, and how if affects people from all walks of life.
I was working today, and we were supporting the campaign in work, so I busted out my red top, red beads, shiny patent red shoes, red Modalu handbag AND red coat. Too much? 😉
@TheWelshWookie was also dressed in red, as his work was supporting the event too.
In other news, I’m about to settle down to watch the opening of the Sochi Olympics- I wonder how it will compare to Danny Boyle’s London spectacular?
Happy Friday, all! Are you planning on watching much of the Winter Olympics?
Indoors and Outdoors
The training is under way again, and after a couple of months of just running when I felt like it, and for as long or as short as I wanted, I’m surprised at how easily I’ve fallen back into the schedule!
I’ve always liked routine, so I suppose I shouldn’t really be surprised. Structure works for me 😉
Last night, I mixed it up a little, and did my three miler on the treadmill.
I watched the latest episode of The Following while I ran, and that helped the minutes to fly by. Turns out my teenage crush on Kevin Bacon is still there…. 😉
I also did some weights, as the show hadn’t finished by the time my run was done. I’m sticking to my plan like glue!
Tonight, it was great to get outside and run. I really, really enjoyed it. It felt great after yesterday’s cooped up run. Unusually, it was both dry AND still daylight when we headed out, but the light faded fast at the end of the run.
Here’s the view over the harbour at the end of my three miler, which is a little blurry: sorry about that! 🙂
Tomorrow’s a rest day, and I suspect that I’ll be itching to get out again come Saturday!
Are you training right now? How’s it going for you?
Countdown to Madrid
Tonight, the training started. The Countdown to Madrid has begun!
OK, so between now and then there’s the small matter of a wedding, but for this evening, my mind is firmly on Madrid! 🙂
Following yesterday’s rest day, my training plan called for a nice, easy 3 miler, which @TheWelshWookie and I did around the harbour as usual. It felt great! I forgot to set my Hal Higdon app, but I was able to enter my info manually.
Tonight, I’m going to settle down with my Madrid guidebook, and begin planning our post-race festivities!
Have you ever been to Madrid? Any ‘must do’s’ I should know about?
A Portavadie Run
While @TheWelshWookie and I were in Portavadie last week, we headed out for a run. On our way, we ran past the General Manager, Iain, who shouted after us that we were putting everyone else to shame! 🙂
Having said that, we only had a very short run. But it was great, to blow the cobwebs away.
Here were the views:
I took a picture of that particular boat because it was called Dignity. And, to reach Portavadie, someone had obviously ‘sailed her up the West Coast’. If there are any Deacon Blue fans out there, you’ll know how cool that is!
Happy Hogmanay!
Happy Hogmanay!
And a Happy New Year too!
Portavadie Marina
Portavadie Marina is a fantastic hidden gem nestled on the west coast of the Cowal peninsula in Argyll. Conveniently for us, it is also a very short ferry ride away from Tarbert!
It features a wide range of accommodation: bed and lockers: bunk rooms for cyclists and walkers, lodge rooms (which are like good hotel rooms) , secluded cottage for honeymooners and couples and luxury apartments for friends and families who want a little more space and luxe while away.
The marina has excellent facilities, and there is a top notch restaurant, while the lodge has a more relaxed restaurant and family area. There’s a spa, and a shop which sells everything from milk and newspapers to high end clothing and chandlery supplies.
I love it!
We’ve visited many times, often for lunch and a few drinks; sometimes ourselves, other times with friends and family. We celebrated @TheWelshWookie’s 40th Birthday here, too.
And now we’re back; gatecrashing the honeymoon, and welcoming in the New Year at the Hogmanay Gala Dinner.
Lucky us! 🙂
WiFi and mobile signal is patchy, so I’ll check in when I can!
A Winter Wedding
Well, we have had a FAB-U-LOUS weekend at Joe and Stacey’s wedding. The bride was stunning, the groom was dapper; the best man impressed with his organisation and speech, and the bridesmaids were gorgeous.
I didn’t run, but I danced the night away!
Would you like to see a couple of pics?
This morning, @TheWelshWookie and I were up early, and spent a couple of hours in the pool, which was great! 🙂
Next, we’re off to gatecrash the honeymoon at Portavadie this week. We are going for the Hogmanay dinner dance, and for a few days to celebrate the new year: trainers are packed for this trip!
Do you have any Hogmanay and New Year festivities planned?
A Christmas Day Run
Merry Christmas!
This morning, @TheWelshWookie and I have been for a run around the harbour. Santa brought me a new Ron Hill Vizion top and my brother in law and sister in law gave us new Ron Hill gloves and beanies, so I had lots of new gear to try out!
We had a good run: it was cold, and very quiet. There were hailstones as we walked home, too!
We’re now home, opening presents and feeling very lucky and spoiled while tucking into our scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and champagne.
For dinner, we’re having rib eye and proper chips instead of turkey. Yum!
My plan for the rest of the day is to watch Doctor Who, Downton Abbey and other festive treats, wearing my onesie, my new jammies and my new slippers 🙂
I hope you all have a lovely day planned: was Santa good to you? Did you run today?
The Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and all through the house…..
…..the excitement is building!
I’ve been munching on sprouts: my fave! 🙂
I wish you all a peaceful, fun and relaxing Christmas: unless you are running, then I wish you good weather and loads of good food!
I hope Santa brings you what you need this year 😀
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