September 3, 2008 • 9:11 am 1
With thanks first of all to Gemma for this:
Stiletto Sprint
Watch the video on the BBC at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7593509.stm
In other news, I wish I had worn matching shoes to work today. I didn’t notice until I was on the train. How did I manage to walk to the station?
Filed under: Exercise, Fashion, Shoes, The Drawer, Train, Work
April 7, 2008 • 12:35 pm 2
Writing about http://www.justgiving.com/warwickwombles and http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20425750303
Ok, so I’m not doing the walking – but I am an essential member of the Support Crew. In fact, I think I’m Support Crew Leader – it’s early days give me a break!
How hard can it be I hear you ask, well after Saturday’s gurkha-led briefing I am terrified about letting our walkers down. Because they are the ones walking 100km non stop day and night.
It’s the equivalent of two marathons and a climb up Ben Nevis we were told on Saturday…. and for those of you who know Justine, Claudie, Brian and Simon P they need your sponsorship. Hell, even if you don’t know them they need your sponsorship!
The route follows the South Downs Way, starting in Petersfield and finishing in Brighton – it’s a challenging journey that will change lives – including yours.
Trailwalker is organised by Oxfam and the Queens Gurkha Signals Regiment. It’s a chance to make new friends, to get out, get fit and to raise money for Oxfam and the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
Four people, one goal, 100 kilometres, 30 hours.
Still don’t believe me? Watch the video.
Filed under: Advertising, Campaigning, Charity, Cooking, Cookout, Exercise, Food, Friends, Trailwalkers
March 5, 2008 • 5:08 pm 0
We came, we bounced, we conquered – well we racked up more laps than the team competing at the same time as us! (This was, by the way, at lunchtime in a very busy shopping centre.)
This is clearly a very flattering photo – sponsor me at http://www.mysportrelief.com/caseyatmiddleton and you can see the far less flattering action shots…..
A debt of gratitude is owed to fellow team-member Max who supplied trainers and a snug, supportive top. I’d forgotten we were doing it and had arrived in a wrap dress, non-sporting underwear and black high-heeled boots….
Filed under: Caption Competition, Charity, Clothes, Exercise, Shoes
August 7, 2006 • 1:41 pm 3
Writing about web page http://www.coventry.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/leisure-and-culture/events-and-activities/
So – that’s why this reflective blogging thing is useful then?
I’ve detected a common thread.
I am once again about to start the search for a hobby other than cooking and going out drinking with friends.
Except this time I’m really making a determined effort…
So far I have:
And obviously I’ll be persevering with the manga and decoupage.
But remember children:
But you must try, try and try
Try and try, you’ll succeed at once
Which probably explains the hobby failure rate!
We
also picked up paint charts last week (cue disaster movie music) – and
we haven’t even decided what room we want to decorate first yet!
Filed under: Blogging About Blogs, Coventry, Exercise, Hobby, New Home
June 12, 2006 • 1:16 pm 7
Writing about web page http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/caseyleaver
I
made the 5K, walking, in 42 minutes and 13 seconds (including the slow
bit at the beginning before I got to the starting line).
I made it with all the elegance of a beetroot urukai storming to battle.
Apparently
I looked less than gracious as my friends cheered me on… I further
foxed them by finishing and walking straight through the finish line
and sharp right towards the toilets.
Now would I have finished as quickly if I hadn’t needed the loo?!
My
fab new sports bra held up and I felt heartily sorry for some of my
less suitably attired fellow competitors – notably those in bikini tops.
(BTW – I’m quite chuffed because that time is only ten minutes slower than friends that ran the race.)
I
then completed my healthy day by invited everyone back to our garden
and enjoying far too many white wine and sodas. So on top of an aching
hip I also have an aching head.
Further sponsorship gratefully received! In return I may share the photos.
Filed under: Exercise
October 4, 2005 • 8:43 am 14
What happened to our unspoken pact?
Himself has stealthily and underhandedly joined a gym.
He’s going to get fit – and do exercise.
Dammit – this means that I can no longer get away with doing no exercise.
Or squandering my evenings in other ways…
List of options:
* Which I have to wear with full geek padding as I don’t like grazes
