so on today's run the midges were out on force! I knew I was in trouble as they love nothing more than a sweaty runner! and the sun was out which means I was a very sweaty runner, I am now covered in bites but wondering if running and feeding the midges counts as multi tasking and a new skill? :)
Monday, 18 April 2016
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Getting the boot....new boots!
Hi
exciting look what arrived today, any guesses? a new hiking/mountain boot review on the way, thank to the folks at Hi-Tek UK.
exciting look what arrived today, any guesses? a new hiking/mountain boot review on the way, thank to the folks at Hi-Tek UK.
Monday, 11 April 2016
now and then...
Hello all
A few more positive things coming up, I am still out and about running and actually getting a bit faster which is nice! my injured icalf is still not 100% but it is getting there and I am taking it slowly.
The other good news hopefully some new reviews as I get out on the more, there is definitely a review for the Arc’teryx Norvan SL jacket coming up as I won one in a competition at Ellis Brigham Outdoor equipment store. The is also hopefully going to be a walking boots review when I can replace mine.
I am also looking at trying to complete the Mountain Leader qualification, I want to do this as I would like try help others who are going through and been through depression an anxiety receive the benefits from the hills and mountains, it is pretty expensive though so will take time to fund and also the social side of the course would be a huge step forward for me.
so I am trying to create some positives for me, and hopefully others too.
hope this finds you all well
Gareth (TheTryAth)
A few more positive things coming up, I am still out and about running and actually getting a bit faster which is nice! my injured icalf is still not 100% but it is getting there and I am taking it slowly.
The other good news hopefully some new reviews as I get out on the more, there is definitely a review for the Arc’teryx Norvan SL jacket coming up as I won one in a competition at Ellis Brigham Outdoor equipment store. The is also hopefully going to be a walking boots review when I can replace mine.
I am also looking at trying to complete the Mountain Leader qualification, I want to do this as I would like try help others who are going through and been through depression an anxiety receive the benefits from the hills and mountains, it is pretty expensive though so will take time to fund and also the social side of the course would be a huge step forward for me.
so I am trying to create some positives for me, and hopefully others too.
hope this finds you all well
Gareth (TheTryAth)
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
Snowdon - LLanberis path
Hi
I managed to get a walk up Snowdon yesterday, we went up the Llanberis path as weather looked a bit tricky so just wanted a walk without scrambling. It turned out a good idea as weather on upper sections was atrocious high winds and sleet, still the mountain is a great place in any weather, it helps with calming my mind down and cope with depressive thought.
Really glad I went, as nearly called of as not feeling good anxiety is high, it makes life difficult and hardly sleeping again lately with anxiety, which does not help depression...a vicious circle! I want to be better but thought of more social contact is just too much, cannot cope. It is easier to write these things here than say them.
I want a life again....sometimes, then others and most of the time just want lock myself away as cannot cope, tomorrow is another day though and I shall keep trying.
Going to try run more again, I'm still running on good days or moments when I can
hope all is well
Gareth (TheTryAth)
I managed to get a walk up Snowdon yesterday, we went up the Llanberis path as weather looked a bit tricky so just wanted a walk without scrambling. It turned out a good idea as weather on upper sections was atrocious high winds and sleet, still the mountain is a great place in any weather, it helps with calming my mind down and cope with depressive thought.
Really glad I went, as nearly called of as not feeling good anxiety is high, it makes life difficult and hardly sleeping again lately with anxiety, which does not help depression...a vicious circle! I want to be better but thought of more social contact is just too much, cannot cope. It is easier to write these things here than say them.
I want a life again....sometimes, then others and most of the time just want lock myself away as cannot cope, tomorrow is another day though and I shall keep trying.
Going to try run more again, I'm still running on good days or moments when I can
hope all is well
Gareth (TheTryAth)
Monday, 21 March 2016
Hi all
this month is going much better running speed and stamina picking up now, I ran 29:28 for a 4 miler today. I am only running 3-4 times a week but trying doe a few circuits and cross trainer etc too. Its a few months away now to Snowdonia trail marathon, I am doing the half this year so not putting too much pressure on injury recovery and myself too.
outside of exercise things are there usual mix of up and DOWN, I've been finding it hard to focus and concentrate, hence not posting so much. I had a few disappointments in a row and really struggled to cope, thought I had found a new place to live and it all fell through and that really got to me, I still struggle but as long as its a struggle I am trying....right? I hope so as I am doing as much as I can, when I can, there are days and some weeks lots of them when I can do nothing and face the world or myself, but all we can do is try and be grateful for good days or even just moments...
wishing all well
Gareth (TheTryAth)
this month is going much better running speed and stamina picking up now, I ran 29:28 for a 4 miler today. I am only running 3-4 times a week but trying doe a few circuits and cross trainer etc too. Its a few months away now to Snowdonia trail marathon, I am doing the half this year so not putting too much pressure on injury recovery and myself too.
outside of exercise things are there usual mix of up and DOWN, I've been finding it hard to focus and concentrate, hence not posting so much. I had a few disappointments in a row and really struggled to cope, thought I had found a new place to live and it all fell through and that really got to me, I still struggle but as long as its a struggle I am trying....right? I hope so as I am doing as much as I can, when I can, there are days and some weeks lots of them when I can do nothing and face the world or myself, but all we can do is try and be grateful for good days or even just moments...
wishing all well
Gareth (TheTryAth)
Thursday, 10 March 2016
Hello world
still here still running! had a few real bad days and struggled to do anything. but yesterday and today managed get back out running and my speed is actually improving back down to 31:16 for 4 miles, hopefully be under 30 mins soon that would be a confidence boost.
hope this finds you all well
Gareth (TheTryAth)
still here still running! had a few real bad days and struggled to do anything. but yesterday and today managed get back out running and my speed is actually improving back down to 31:16 for 4 miles, hopefully be under 30 mins soon that would be a confidence boost.
hope this finds you all well
Gareth (TheTryAth)
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Trigger Point GRID mini foam roller - Review
Hi all
just posted a new video review of the Trigger Point GRID mini foam roller, a handy portable size bit of kit. I have found it has helped stretch out my recovering injury in my calf.
the video review can be found here. Trigger point Grid mini foam roller http://www.criteek.com/product/review/?pid=CRP1454579364&rwid=R1456848890
just posted a new video review of the Trigger Point GRID mini foam roller, a handy portable size bit of kit. I have found it has helped stretch out my recovering injury in my calf.
the video review can be found here. Trigger point Grid mini foam roller http://www.criteek.com/product/review/?pid=CRP1454579364&rwid=R1456848890
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