Two Challenges

Not done much cardio this year and turn 42 next month so decided to make an effort during September.

So I'm recording my walks and runs every time I am out.

Two apps on my phone I use are Endomondo and Strava.

For Endomondo I've joined the On Your Feet Challenge, set a personal goal of covering 100km for September by walking and running.

So 28km covered with 3 weeks to go...


For Strava I've joined The Extender Challenge, set a personal goal of covering 40km by running, reaching the goal I will receive and milestone achievement badge.

So 10km covered with 3 weeks to go....

Will do an update next week to show my progress at the half way stage....

Pleasant morning view

Not been up Bosley Cloud for a few months.

Took just over 45 minutes today.

Butterflies, Snails and a full Moon

Been house sitting this week for my sister looking after her cats and snails!

Her butterfly bush definitely attracts the butterflies.

The snails have moved around their home.

Each day this week I've been up early to get back into the running. Covered 1 miles and a couple of 3km runs. Not running under an 8 minute mile yet!

Was up before 6am today and managed to catch a full moon once I was back after the run.

Missed having my camera with me earlier in the week as was following a heron back along the canal.

25,000 YouTube views

My YouTube channel has now had over 25,000 views.

Thanks if you have watched any of my 117 videos.

Things To Do

Ticked off another thing to do in 2013, Gain weight. 

Cutting down on the cardio this year and increasing the calorie consumption has meant my weight has gone up from 116 pounds in January to my current weight of 122 pounds.

They say you tend to loose weight from around your waist, well you gain weight there too! Waist size has increased from the beginning of the year.

I'm doing well with covering 100 miles of the Wales Coast Path, walked 70 miles so far this year.

So it's time to get the trainers back on and concentrate on the running. 

Transmission 5: New Order - Live From Jodrell Bank

Yesterday I went to Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire for Transmission 5, an event with workshops, science activities and performances from different bands.

Acts included Hot Vestry, Jake Evans, The Whip, Public Service Broadcasting, Johnny Matt and New Order as the headline act.

I got there when the gates opened at 2pm in the hot summer's sun and slowly made my way out of the gates about 9 and a half hours later.

Sat watching the beginning of Andy Murray's game at Wimbledon before moving to the main area to watch the bands.

As the day went out the crowds got busier and I ended up standing about 10 rows back of people from the front of the stage.

Note to self take a spare battery to an all day event next time as I missed the excellent projections onto the Jodrell Bank dish as New Order played.

This time had another! camera with me, a Samsung ST200F, a 10 times optical compact zoom. It's intelligent zoom allows you to capture pictures at 20 times zoom. Video is limited to the 10 times zoom.

Quick video of New Order:

Pictures from the whole day:

New YouTube number one

Lego Pacific Rim Trailer now takes the top spot of my most viewed YouTube videos on my channel.

Pacific Rim opens in the UK on the 12th July.