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Tag: training

Rocky Montage

Posted on January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Thank fuck, it’s nearly time to throw my leg over a bike. My back is nearly fixed and (I hope) I can start riding indoors again this weekend. I feel … Continue reading Rocky Montage →

Tagged back, darts, training2 Comments

Not What I Expected

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After many years of bouncing around cycling clubs, racing, riding and help run them, that all came began to fade away after I closed my shop. The store rides that … Continue reading Not What I Expected →

Tagged bike, bikes, club, cycling, trainingLeave a comment

C25k – Week #5 + New Shoes

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

At the start of January I had a couple of goals. See the couch to 5K plan through and lose some weight. As a reward for getting to the end … Continue reading C25k – Week #5 + New Shoes →

Tagged fitness, health, running-shoes, training2 Comments

C25K – Week #3 Complete

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I’ve just completed Day 1 of Week 4 of my Couch to 5K plan. I’ve gone from sore shins after a minute of running in the first week to comfortably … Continue reading C25K – Week #3 Complete →

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