Monthly Archives: February 2013

The ups and downs of walking on a mountain – 21.02.13

Posted on 23/02/2013 by magwood

So…. I have been busy walking and riding but as a result I am so tired, I am doing very little else. Hopefully I will soon toughen up and take it all in my stride (literally). Since my last post … Continue reading →

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Onward and upward -13.02.13

Posted on 16/02/2013 by magwood

After missing another practice walk yesterday, due to dreadful windy conditions, it was not quite so blustery today and I braved the elements. I expected the route I had planned to be at least 15km, which would be reasonable progress. … Continue reading →

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Training commences

Posted on 12/02/2013 by magwood

Living half way up a mountain there is plenty of variety of walking options, and plenty of opportunity to tackle steep gradients – one of the steepest being the concrete track to our house which I have to negotiate on … Continue reading →

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An idea is born

Posted on 11/02/2013 by magwood

Some time, way back, probably in 2011, my eldest daughter Ella proposed two exciting projects. She had been living in Sydney, Australia since November 2009 and was planning her return to the UK in early summer 2012. Her first suggestion … Continue reading →