Marathon Training – Day 128

Orla roared laughing when I told her what I did for training today, which I thought was a little mean, but makes me think you will probably have the same sort of reaction. Again, it’s worth stressing, my right leg is still injured and I have to be very careful with it for a while… [Continue Reading]

Bassment Jaxx Interview

I caught up with Felix from Bassment Jaxx and discussed the upcoming gigs in Dublin, and how he goes about writing music and working in the studio. Find out what the Jaxx have been up to and (interestingly) what he is having for lunch! Did you know that Bassment Jaxx have never had a UK… [Continue Reading]

Marathon Training – Day 121

It’s with a slight depression that I have to concede to not having done any training whatsoever today. I was talking to a friend of mine at lunch and she told me she is also planning to run a marathon, but unlike me she is not telling anybody so there is no pressure on her… [Continue Reading]

Marathon Training – Day 43

40 minutes, 2828 strides and 630.2 calories later and I’m done. That’s enough exercise for today for me thank you very much. Sometimes it’s hard to put into words how much you dislike something. I used to have that problem with the cross trainer, but now I’m actually starting to quite like the thing! They… [Continue Reading]

Marathon Training – Day 33

Today didn’t go at all well. I find it funny that even the best laid plans and intentions can still come unstuck when you’re tight for time. The plan today was to go the gym before going to my God Daughter’s Christening. But then my alarm went off at 7.30, which is very early for… [Continue Reading]

Marathon Training – Day 22

Today’s training was absolute pants. I didnt do any gym work or swimming so i was just relying on badminton for all my physical workout, and except for an epic halfcourt singles knockup, it would have been a complete waste of time to be honest. I played 2 games of mixed doubles with my partner,… [Continue Reading]