13th Aug - Climbing

Went to Bowles Rocks with VB and did a few routes, then Hinksy, Thirsty and Jazzy arrived. Was great to see Family Hinks.

Did easy slab (3b), the crack that Dad and I failed on first time (4a) and Hinksy's back shot climb (4a??)

VB did the slab, crack, Sapper (hole in the roof) and Hinksy's back shot climb. She was very impressive on the crack which she got to half height then came down, but made it look easy on second attempt. Also on Sapper, I haven't seen anyone get through the hole so fast!

6th Aug - Run

Ran the Regents Canal and Thames loop. Big run v.tired.

28.3km - 2h 50:43 (6:02 min/km)

Was a pretty proper distance that I've wanted to do for a while. My fitness is better off our trip to the Alps. This time is net of two 5 min rests in Wapping and with 1km to go. Really pleased with how it went and my recovery afterwards.

Half split 2h 01:15
10km split 57:15

11th July - Climbing

Went to Mile End with James's Bedford and Bright. Did some top roping, I probs did 4 routes, all easy.

5th July - Run

Run with Luis Prato in Vicky Park. He did 10 X 1 on, 90 secs off. I jogged there and for the session and back.

24th June - Mountaineering

Proposed to VB on the top of the Breithorn!

Got the cable car up to the Klein Matterhorn then did the top 400m ascent to the summit. Amazing weather and VB did great. I felt the altitude having got to Zermatt the afternoon before and not therefore really acclimatised.

19th June - Run

Victoria Park

Jog with VB, her knees are a bit dodge, so just a slow easy one. It felt as hard as the half for me though! - Bonkers

3.9km - 21 mins

14th June - Run

One Canal Loop (incl. Fruppets Lane) with Luis Prato. Nice and easy, chatting.

10km - c. 1h 15???

4th June - Run

Two canal loops (with Fruppets Lane derivative due to Olympics site works), and lap of Vicky Park on the second one.

Half-marathon - 2:28

Had the after effects of Hinksy's dogs in my lungs for the first lap, but very pleased to do a proper distance, albeit with a last 2km that was a bit tough and not my finest.

29th May - Climbing

Mile End

Did 8 routes. Probably 6 on lead including F5 black/orange jugs on the overhang. Really good fun, tired afterwards!

14th May - Climbing

Did some lead climbing at Mile End climbing wall with VB and Katie.

4 routes (2 at F4, 2 at F5)

Really cool to be back leading again.

8th May - Swim

2km swim at London Fields Lido. Lovely day for it and consequently the pool was very busy.

2km - 46:50 (nearly 6 mins quicker than last swim, brill!)

500m splits:
11:03
11:19
12:19
12:08

1st May - Bike

Went for a tandem ride with Maurice. We picked up the bike in Ascot, then went to Windsor, Eton, Staines. Good to be back on a bike but head struggled with the info processing at speed.

Circa 20 miles

30th April - Climbing

Climbing at Mile End with Baboon and KT Noon. About 8 top roped easy routes. Eyes are a limiter but it was good fun.

24th April - Walk

Walked up Whinfell. Descent massively helped by eye-patch and walking poles.

23rd April - Swim

Quick dip in Crummock, fresh!

22nd April - Walk

Ladyside Pike and Hopegill Head walk with Mum, Dad, VB, Mau and Helén.

Good walk, amazing weather legs shattered on the descent. Didn't use eye-patch or walking poles though.

7.26km (500m ascent)