Of all the basic mistakes to make, not tying my shoelaces properly before a race is probably the most basic of all. The laces on these shoes are a bit slippy and overly long, so I end up double knotting and then doing another bow (exceedingly long laces). They possibly would have held my foot… Continue reading Borders League: Anglesey (again)
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Borders League – Anglesey
We few, we happy few, made our way to the ends of this windswept earth on an early morn in the final month of the year. Happy is how I describe myself now as I sit by the fire with a full belly. Was I happy at 7.35am when Paul arrived to pick me up… Continue reading Borders League – Anglesey
Catching A Wave
The defining word for this morning’s run is probably ‘bracing’. Ensconced, as we are this week, in a little holiday let in Trearddur Bay, I did expect a few rough winds. It is the final week of October after all. When we popped out to this little corner of Wales back in September, the waves… Continue reading Catching A Wave
Welsh Rare Bits
We met a man, today, called Ken. Ken was sitting on the prom admiring the view of the waves gently rolling into Trearddur Bay on Holy Island, off Anglesey. The sun was streaming, in contrast to the forecast, and a few families were ambling along the sand, letting their dogs and toddlers expend their energy.… Continue reading Welsh Rare Bits