Mixed Mode Capacity

Just heard about the crash landing at Heathrow. One of those odd pieces of jargon they threw into the report was that Heathrow (as a result of the crash) was working on "mixed mode capacity". Which rather strangely is perhaps an apt description of my running this fine, antipodean summer. I have a whole new fitness regime now, of which running is just one part. And I have to say I'm enjoying it a whole lot more because of that. My only goal now is to finally, definitely, undeniably lose the flab that haunts my belly region, and to improve my upper body strength.

Sorry, my only two goals now are to finally, definitely etc. lose flab, and gain upper body strength. And I should add I guess, to run another half marathon at some stage this year... OK, OK, that's five goals ... (three Sire!) ... three goals, yes. Three goals.

(Deep breath). So, here we go again. Another wonderful Australian summer, and another crack at the old belly fat. I've never really had that much of it, and most people scoff when I even mention it, but it's a reality, and I'm sick of it. I'm not running enough to keep the weight off, but I'm enjoying my current levels of running, so I've added a heap of hill walking and weight training, which is mostly done in front of the telly, where I keep my remote control thumb fit by flicking between the cricket (India currently touring Oz) and the Australian Open tennis (why don't I just get two TVs?)... honestly, I love this time of year. It makes the treadmill seem like my best investment ever. Especially given the weather of late. I've just returned from 4 weeks in Adelaide, where it was hot enough to boil a monkey's bum. At one point we had 5 consecutive days over 40 degrees, including one day of 45 C (113 F). Noodles to say, no running done then, except to the beer fridge of course. I do love the hot weather, but after a few days of those extremes one develops a kind of death wish... anyway I'm back down south now where it's rarely ever really hot, so the running/walking/gym work routine is rather more regular.

Speaking of mixed mode capacity, I'm still perplexed as to the continued co-existence of this blogging thing and the other older forum thingy. It seems I have to read both to catch up with everyone's news, and figure out which one is best to post to...? I guess if no-one replies here, I'll post it on the other one. Life's confusing enough as it is being on the upside down part of the planet (what with all that blood rushing to our heads all the time)...?!?

That's enough for now. All the best to you Almeria runners ... can't wait (dare I say it?) to see the video.

Despedida mis amigos.

Comments

[stillwaddler]

Confused? Wot? Where are we? Is there anybody else here?

Good to hear from you MLCM, wow, 40 degrees, no wonder you weren't running.. you would surely have melted at that temperature.

Sympathies on the little excess around the middle regions, keep at it it'll go. Have done my customary embargo on alcohol for January after the Christmas excess, so would expect to lose a little of the Christmas excess weight too - not a bit of it, in fact I think I've gained a pound or two:-(

Nil carborundum,

Enjoy the crisket and tennis

[sweder]

Hello mate. The cricket's hotting up nicely in the 4th test - the Little Master's still there with another ton tucked under his arm. I fear for India tomorrow (Friday) - that new ball could wreak havoc. This midriff lard thing seems to be contageous; I can't shift mine, though I'm still getting out with SP from time to time and am running a lot less than usual. D'you think there's a link?

Good luck with the cross-training. I reckon El Gordo would benefit from some of that whilst he's suffering knee-knack. It's keep him vaguely mobile at any rate . . .

Cheers!

[MLC Man]

I fear at our age there's no substitute for hard work and a healthy diet to shift the lard. It seems to me that unless I'm prepared to run 60+ kms per week, I need to watch my diet carefully - a few 5km runs per week just ain't gonna do it.

The cricket is interesting. India now have 9/507 as I type ... normally you'd say Australia have no chance, but remember England got over 500 in their first innings at Adelaide last year and still got rolled by the rampant Aussies. Something's not quite right with this Aussie side though. Could well be another Indian victory looming.

At least the tennis is amazing. Tsonga's demolition of Nadal in the semi was quite simply the best tennis I've seen for years and years. Great stuff!

Still running here. Another 8km in the bag this morning. Think I can feel another race coming on. Nothing drastic, but the urge is there. Have to find me a fun run or something.

Adios for now.