I'm also a dad of 11 weeks. Let me tell you, it's the best feeling in THE WORLD, aside from the constant tiredness but that's part and parcel, right?
I'm also a beer fan with a preference for hops and Porters.
These are my favourite things so in essence, this is what you'll be reading about, or not, but that's up to you.
My personal aim for this blog is to keep memories of F, motivate myself and journal beer that I experience - variety is the spice of life, amirite?!
So a brief overview for you of recent history - 2016 started off a promising year for running, stronger and faster than I'd ever been, finally broke the 30 minute barrier at ParkRun despite having a 'bulging disc' in my back (I'd been suffering for a year in January 2016), and also managed a PB in a 10k on a scorching hot day, even with another injury!
However, in amongst these small joys I still found it hard with my back and alas, my dream of completing a Half Marathon was shattered when I became fully injured.
Time went by, then it was suddenly November and F was born, then it was Christmas and now it's February.
Now that there is a light at the end of the tunnel (I can manage the back pain the majority of the time), it is time to step once more into the running arena! I've taken the first steps by signing up to the gym, woohoo...
I'm also a beer fan with a preference for hops and Porters.
These are my favourite things so in essence, this is what you'll be reading about, or not, but that's up to you.
My personal aim for this blog is to keep memories of F, motivate myself and journal beer that I experience - variety is the spice of life, amirite?!
So a brief overview for you of recent history - 2016 started off a promising year for running, stronger and faster than I'd ever been, finally broke the 30 minute barrier at ParkRun despite having a 'bulging disc' in my back (I'd been suffering for a year in January 2016), and also managed a PB in a 10k on a scorching hot day, even with another injury!
However, in amongst these small joys I still found it hard with my back and alas, my dream of completing a Half Marathon was shattered when I became fully injured.
Time went by, then it was suddenly November and F was born, then it was Christmas and now it's February.
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| MEATmarket is a suitable, post race reward |
Now that there is a light at the end of the tunnel (I can manage the back pain the majority of the time), it is time to step once more into the running arena! I've taken the first steps by signing up to the gym, woohoo...
First steps are to strengthen my back, core & basically rebuild my entire left side before building back up to 10k distance.
Goals for 2017:
- Beat 1 hour - 10k
- Run ParkRun
- Get back under 30min - 5k
- ¿Complete a Half Marathon?
- Injury free ALL year
- Not ramble on too much in posts...
Almost all of these are achievable (looking at you, injuries!!) but let us take it a day at a time.
So that's the running part, now onto the beer! I'm pretty new to the craft scene and to be honest, I'm no expert so these are just my opinions (an opinion, controversial I know) but who knows, maybe one day. For now I'm just finding joy in experiencing new styles and finding my favourites...it's Beavertown and To Øl at the moment, since you asked. Go check them out.
That's all for now, thanks, and I leave you with a picture of me making friends with a Stingray.
Well done of starting on your blogging plans! Love the header xx
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