Well, the Queen has been running on the sly since October. I can now do 8 miles of trail and hills. Impressive or wha’?
September 18, 2011
WILL GIVE IT A TRI
Well, I am going to try a try – triathlon! I’m one of 20 women that started training this week in Sligo. I liked the idea of run, swim and cycle – nice balanced work out. Am I codding myself? Time will tell…………………
May 16, 2011
BIT OF A BACK STEP BUT SURE……….
BIT OF A BACK STEP BUT SURE……….
Struck down this week, sick as a parrot and in the bed. It gives time to contemplate my achievements to date and be glad I have not training deadlines……….Trying not to sound smug as I roll over for another snooze……
May 9, 2011
DANTE DAN. TODAY IS DECISION DAY! ARE YOU FOR THE WARRIORS?
Well here it is again, registration day for this year’s warriors run. At this point I can do 4 miles of wooded hills and 6 miles on the wooded flat. In my book, a great achievement as I can still stand after it with no backache.
But enough about me. Who is going to enter the 27th Annual Warriors Run (http://www.warriorsfestival.com)? The burning question on every Sliggo runner’s lips I have met in the last week is:
‘Are you for the Warriors?’
My answer? Walking Knocknarea reminded me of the pleasure in physical activity with no agenda, just enjoying being out. Now that I am back running, I want to spend the summer enjoying it at my pace. Yes I plan to be running Knocknarea, but not in a race. I will cheer you all on and happily train with you, but this year will pass on the Annual Warriors Run. Best of luck registering!
May 3, 2011
FINISH WITH SUGAR ON TOP
A-top of the Sugar Loaf
Day 29 : 22 April 2011
Did the East coast climb today with Warrior King and two Warrior Princesses. We headed up the Sugar Loaf mountain in Wicklowhttp://www.visitwicklow.ie/attractions/great-sugar-loaf.htm – fab day, fab trip.
May 3, 2011
28 TRIPS LATER
How did I miss this on the previous 27 trips?
Days 21 – 28 : to 21 April 2011
Well I did it each day to Holy Thursday, then headed away for Easter. That last day was hot and busy, and I was in a very grumpy mood, made worse by being passed out by walkers, one with a baby on her back. But I had my moment as I gradually overtook each on of those passersby as the climb gets steeper. After 28 days you would think I would cop on but really, I don’t think I will change at this stage – I want to get up my mountain first…..
So, what did I learn? How did I benefit. I will think about that one and get back you.
April 13, 2011
GETTING HARDY
Misty Day
Day 20: 13 April : Misty day, did a morning trip, I don’t even bring a flask any more…………….Must be getting hardy
April 13, 2011
POISED SHEEP POSE
Hello Sheep
Day 19: 12 April
With the stretch in the evening I went up at 7.30pm and had the mountain to myself. Wrecked after the weekend, it’s a case of ‘Just do it’ and you will feel great – always works. Had some company tonight – a flock of sheep. FINALLY a chance to take an alternative photograph. Sorry Queen Maeve, but I can only get so many different angles of your resting place. Enticingly the sheep posed, and poised themselves facing me. As soon as the camera came out they looked away – maybe I should not have talked to them so much……………
April 13, 2011
DEAL IS A DEAL QUEEN MAEVE
Tree is growing - hope my running does too ....
Day 18: 9 April: Oooooohhhh. Today it was all catching up with Sligowarriorqueen. But a deal is a deal, so off she went on her daily pilgrimage. With no expectations she was up and down in 39 minutes. It is all to do with showing off in front of the tourists – ‘I can get up before you’!
April 13, 2011
I WILL RUN AGAIN SOME DAY
Another Warrior's Creation
Day 17: 8 April : Today was a super Sligo day. Why I live here: Morning: body-boarding on Dunmore strand, followed by daily sojourn to Queen Maeve. Day rounded off with a bike trip with junior princess in Union Wood and me physically in a heap!! Back acting up again so am inspired to do strengthening exercises again. Some day I will run up this mountain again.
