Author Archives: labcswmn

About labcswmn

I am a Senior School English and Media teacher and an ASCTA Silver Licence swim coach. I have two children and four grandchildren, all of whom are wonderful and my life purpose is to rage, rage, against the dying of vitality.

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

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The Jatbula Trail

Rock and water

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#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

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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

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#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.

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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

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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

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#Janathon Grinding towards diamonds

Today is Australia Day and in the Northern Territory a major event features the cultural icon of the “ute” through the annual ute run. I can’t help but think the pink wheel hubs clash with the red a bit. While … Continue reading

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