Two weeks ago, I posted that I had started swimming again, after about twenty years. I’ve now entered my third week of swimming, and am still absolutely loving it, and looking forward to every session. I’m feeling happy that I’ve improved, if only slightly. At the moment, I’m just trying to set down a base […]
Cape Schanck Walk
Cape Schanck Walk Cape Schanck is at the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula, with the Cape Schanck Lighthouse being its most recognisable symbol. The boardwalks along the coastline are also becoming a well known symbol. The walk from the carpark to the Cape Schanck Lighthouse is a walk through coastline belonging to Parks Victoria. […]
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Rail Trail Series – Ballarat to Skipton
Ballarat to Skipton This rail trail starts on the west side of Ballarat, and runs along the old Skipton railway line, for a distance of 57 kilometers. The rail trail goes through Haddon, Smythesdale and Pittong. Smythesdale is a historic gold mining town, so anyone interested in the history of Victoria, would find a stop […]
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My life in cycling
This is a repost of a post from my other blog Tracking Down The Family. On that blog, I’ve been doing a writing memoir series, where I am working through the writing exercises in a book titled Writing True stories by Patti.Miller. One of the writing exercises was to write about a symbol that relates […]
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Feeling very happy with myself
I did it! A few days ago, I forced myself to get back on the bike. I know that doesn’t sound like much of an ‘I did it’ moment. But in my world, just now, it’s a huge step forward. Or perhaps I should say it’s a huge pedal forward. For most of my life […]
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At Home Leg Workout
Variation to Leg Workout Many times here, I’ve mentioned my ‘dodgy’ knees. From time to time, when they give me more trouble than usual, I see a sports physio. Last time I had a consultation with him, in 2017, he gave me the news that I was banned forever from doing lunges and squats. I […]
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10 tips to ensure you exercise consistently
Training Update Recently, I’ve been struck with the dreaded ‘can’t be bothereds’. Lately I can’t be bothered putting my all into any sort of exercise program. I’ve still been going through the motions and turning up, but haven’t really been giving 100%. I put this down to injuries and cold weather, during the long winter […]
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Bloody Long Walk Wrap
It’s been two days now, since The Bloody Long Walk in Melbourne. I have been training for this 35k event for the past few months and have looking forward to competing with my walking buddy and good friend Tina. Well, I WAS looking forward to it, up until a few weeks ago, when I started […]
