Simon Dady

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And its here …….. NOT!

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I’ve been quiet.  I’ve been struggling…..  I have had to do something that I have never done before.

Pull out!  Runner 11250 has officially deferred their entry until 2016 because, and here’s the surprise, his body isn’t 25 anymore!

I was out for the last long run a few weeks ago and I had to stop early, pulling up at 2 miles with an odd (and quite unpleasant) pain in my left knee.

Two sessions with my Osteo, a few needles too and I am pain free but I had to make the decision to defer knowing that my sheer bloody mindedness would get me round but I want to be able to enjoy 26.2.

So that’s me, disappointed – but not out!

In the words of Arny,  “I’ll be back!”

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CitySport is now open – like you didn’t know!!

Fabulous to meet Dani today – inspiring to hear the determination that athletes apply to achieve their goals.

It occurs to me though – have I really applied myself to achieve my goals?  Do any of us??  Or do we allow a degree of “that’ll do” to creep in.

A world record holder and gold medal athlete - and the other one is Dani King!!

A world record holder and gold medal athlete – and the other one is Dani King!!

#feelinginspired

I’m off to Pilates to work on one goal and then back to the library to ensure that I achieve another!

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The 10 day 10 blog challenge

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So.  I’ve been rubbish at telling you what I’m doing.  No excuses.  Its just the way it is.

Here’s my challenge to myself.

10 days and 10 blogs (Mon-Fri only!!!!)

Why?  Because there’s loads going on and I haven’t told you about it!  So over the next two weeks, short or long I’m going to tell you all about it!

AND I’m a technophobe.

Looking forward to seeing as many people as possible at the grand opening today – will take photos and upload (if I can remember how to do that).

Now – how exactly does this mouse eat its cheese?

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INJURED!

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So I’m new to blogging and not sure what you want to know. But here goes!

Ive started my training and a few weeks ago started to get back pain. Frustratingly this was as CitySport was opening.

I’ve used the gym a couple of times and have been really impressed by it, the staff, the space and the facilities.

l got the ok to recommence distance and I’ve just smashed 10 miles – 1hr 45. Happy with that!

And the learning (in the style of Monty Python) There is one main lesson – stretch, stretch and warm down. Two, two main lessons here are stretch, warm down and pace yourself. THREE. Three main lessons are stretch, warm down and pace yourself. I’ll start again!

Chat soon

 

 

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About Me – Simon Dady

I’m a 41 year old full time MRes student (so almost mature!) and a Paramedic by qualification.  I live in Essex with my wife and our two young boys.  I have a keen interest in DIY, I’m a reservist with the Royal Navy and I’m fluent in Lego!

Physically – I am supposed to keep myself in good shape, but time and age have conspired against me.  I take an annual test and I’ve started to struggle to meet the minimum standard.  I’ve run a marathon (a long time ago) and a triathlon and a 10 mile military challenge in the last 18 months.  Never looking for a fast time – just to finish – I have a body built for distance not speed!

The gym membership is going to give me a great opportunity to achieve my training aims for the next few months and I’m really looking forward to trying (and reviewing) some classes.