Author Archives: labcswmn
Hiking the Katbula Trail
I have just emerged from a walk in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory and I am amazed how the experience has been so relaxing, particularly while I still remain convinced carrying a backpack for 12 or so kilometers … Continue reading
#juneathon lucky Day 13? Ride it, Run it!
I am in the third, and last, week of a break from swim coaching. This has meant free Thursday afternoons and “good” ideas. Last week I came up the two hour challenge. I have still to do the two hour … Continue reading
The tyranny of the plan
I am currently raging at myself because I failed to do a key workout today even though I know it was the right thing to do to take time to recover from previous work done. This is what I see … Continue reading
#juneathon day 8 – Enjoying the run
It was a good morning. I began slowly and was able to finish strongly over the last few kilometers on the return run.
Distance vs Time
Yesterday I decided to go for a low pressure cycle as my ankle has a niggle I can’t quite identify. My main purpose was to get a workout at the same time as having a pleasant afternoon. And it was … Continue reading
The opening of new vistas
Last month I had the good fortune to experience the Blue Mountains of New South Wales in all its autumn glory. I was there to run the North Face 50k. The idea had been planted by a friend and before … Continue reading