The Zutons, Exeter University Great Hall, 7th December 2008
Monday 8 December 2008
Wednesday 22 October 2008
New PB today!
4 and a half miles, furthest I've run non-stop, it took 47 minutes though, but included a 200ft ascent...
and I weighed myself for the first time in months... it's a bit disappointing so I won't tell you now.
Also did approx 3 and a half to 4 miles last Wednesday, and approx 3 miles the Wednesday before. That makes it four Wednesdays in a row - I'm so good!
and I weighed myself for the first time in months... it's a bit disappointing so I won't tell you now.
Also did approx 3 and a half to 4 miles last Wednesday, and approx 3 miles the Wednesday before. That makes it four Wednesdays in a row - I'm so good!
Tuesday 7 October 2008
Running again
Went out last Wednesday for the first time since July, did about 3 miles. Haven't weighed myself in an age, the school holidays and trip to Las Vegas haven't helped!
PENSIONER TAKES LEAP INTO THE UNKNOWN FOR CHARITY
This article appeared very briefly on the Express & Echo website on the morning of a revamp, and, as far as I'm aware, neither made it in to print nor is available on the website anymore, which is a shame...
PENSIONER TAKES LEAP INTO THE UNKNOWN FOR CHARITY
Date : 15.07.08
A farmer aged in his 60s almost doubled his fundraising target when he decided to skydive 15,000ft in aid of the charity Cancer Research UK.
Pat Milton, 67, from Lower Tale, near Plymtree, had never parachuted before but wanted to raise as much money as possible for the good cause because advances in cancer treatment have helped a number of people close to him.He said: "I know friends and family members who have suffered from cancer and some of them have died.
"I was talking about it one day in April when the subject of skydiving came up and I said that I would do it and it snowballed from there.
"I talked to a neighbour about it, who gave me a lot of confidence, so I booked it and allowed myself two months to raise as much money as possible.
"I started getting sponsorship from friends and neighbours and was doing so well and that made me think I had to do it - I couldn't hand the money back.
"My ambition was to raise £1,000 but I exceeded that and I think the total must be at least £1,700 now, which is fantastic.
"People have been so good-hearted and have given me such a warm recep- tion."
And despite having concerns over his age - and, he admits, worries that people would think that he was losing his marbles - Pat went through with the tandem parachute jump at Dunkeswell Airfield in East Devon and loved every second of it.
"One person asked me if I was mad and I said 'yes'," he laughed.
"It was fantastic, though. I wasn't nervous because the instructor was very good and very clear and came down with me. He was excellent and put me at ease.
"The worst part was when I knelt in the door of the plane to come out.
"I was more worried about the landing than anything else, because at my age your bones aren't as strong, but it was marvellous and we didn't even bump.
"We were in free-fall for two miles and then we sailed down.
"It was a marvellous view.
"A lot of people said they could never do it but after doing it, I think they could.
"I have no plans to do it again but I wouldn't be afraid to."
Skydive UK's owner, Jason Farrant, who piloted Pat down to the ground under a specially-adapted tandem parachute, described his passenger as "very brave".
He said: "He did it from 15,000ft which is the highest you can jump in the world without oxygen.
"It's a good effort for his age and he did it very well and calmly.
"A lot of people talk about skydiving but few dare to do it.
"You've therefore got to take your hat off to him."
PENSIONER TAKES LEAP INTO THE UNKNOWN FOR CHARITY
Date : 15.07.08
A farmer aged in his 60s almost doubled his fundraising target when he decided to skydive 15,000ft in aid of the charity Cancer Research UK.
Pat Milton, 67, from Lower Tale, near Plymtree, had never parachuted before but wanted to raise as much money as possible for the good cause because advances in cancer treatment have helped a number of people close to him.He said: "I know friends and family members who have suffered from cancer and some of them have died.
"I was talking about it one day in April when the subject of skydiving came up and I said that I would do it and it snowballed from there.
"I talked to a neighbour about it, who gave me a lot of confidence, so I booked it and allowed myself two months to raise as much money as possible.
"I started getting sponsorship from friends and neighbours and was doing so well and that made me think I had to do it - I couldn't hand the money back.
"My ambition was to raise £1,000 but I exceeded that and I think the total must be at least £1,700 now, which is fantastic.
"People have been so good-hearted and have given me such a warm recep- tion."
And despite having concerns over his age - and, he admits, worries that people would think that he was losing his marbles - Pat went through with the tandem parachute jump at Dunkeswell Airfield in East Devon and loved every second of it.
"One person asked me if I was mad and I said 'yes'," he laughed.
"It was fantastic, though. I wasn't nervous because the instructor was very good and very clear and came down with me. He was excellent and put me at ease.
"The worst part was when I knelt in the door of the plane to come out.
"I was more worried about the landing than anything else, because at my age your bones aren't as strong, but it was marvellous and we didn't even bump.
"We were in free-fall for two miles and then we sailed down.
"It was a marvellous view.
"A lot of people said they could never do it but after doing it, I think they could.
"I have no plans to do it again but I wouldn't be afraid to."
Skydive UK's owner, Jason Farrant, who piloted Pat down to the ground under a specially-adapted tandem parachute, described his passenger as "very brave".
He said: "He did it from 15,000ft which is the highest you can jump in the world without oxygen.
"It's a good effort for his age and he did it very well and calmly.
"A lot of people talk about skydiving but few dare to do it.
"You've therefore got to take your hat off to him."
Sunday 6 July 2008
15,000ft and falling
Well, after a lot of hanging around, Thursday evening was very pleasant and Dad did a tandem skydive from 15,000ft! Looks like he's well on the way to raising over £1,600 for Cancer Research. Well done!
More photos are here.
More photos are here.
Wednesday 2 July 2008
front page news
Talex now has a link to Dad's sponsorship page, let's hope the weather is favourable tomorrow.
Monday 30 June 2008
The Scissors
The Scissors playing 'Now Or Never' at the Cambridge BarFly, February 2008, where they were supporting Glasvegas and Hijak Oscar. I wasn't there.
The Scissors playing 'Gone' at the BarFly in Cambridge, where they were supporting Hijak Oscar, and Glasvegas.
The Scissors playing 'Gone' at the BarFly in Cambridge, where they were supporting Hijak Oscar, and Glasvegas.
Supergrass, Exeter Lemon Grove, 5th June 2008
My one previous visit to the Lemon Grove was to see Radiohead in 92/93 sometime, makes you feel old! An almost birthday treat for Ange.
Robyn Hitchcock, Exeter Phoenix, 25th January 2008
2nd time I've seen Robyn at the Phoenix, and he sang his song about cycling through Clyst Honiton, naturally.
Hold the front page!
Dad's parachute jump has also made it to the front page of the Higher and Lower Tale community website - TaleX - I didn't know such a thing existed. I've emailed the owner and asked them to put in a link to Dad's sponsorship page.
Dad's parachute jump
didn't happen on Friday, but it's not too late to sponsor him at his Just Giving website, should now be taking place this Thursday, weather permitting.
Running commentary
I appear to be in compensation mode. Went out twice with Ange in June, doing 1.8 miles (~18mins) on 2nd June and 2.8 miles on the 23rd (~30mins). I then did 4.25 miles on my own on 25th (36-something over the 3.5 mile timed section) and again today (no times).
Sunday 4 May 2008
recent news
Well it's been a while.
The following Wednesday I did a new PB over the timed section of the 3.5 miles - something like 32.5 minutes.
This was promptly followed by getting my weight down to the magic 12 stones again - a cold with bad cough that wouldn't shift, school holidays and other stuff meant no running, and the weight climbing back up to 12 st 4 lbs - back where it was after Christmas. So no net gain.
Been out the last couple of weeks, but missed this week. Ought to try and get a run in over the Bank Holiday weekend I suppose.
By the way, this the fist post via wifi from my new iPod touch - cool eh?
The following Wednesday I did a new PB over the timed section of the 3.5 miles - something like 32.5 minutes.
This was promptly followed by getting my weight down to the magic 12 stones again - a cold with bad cough that wouldn't shift, school holidays and other stuff meant no running, and the weight climbing back up to 12 st 4 lbs - back where it was after Christmas. So no net gain.
Been out the last couple of weeks, but missed this week. Ought to try and get a run in over the Bank Holiday weekend I suppose.
By the way, this the fist post via wifi from my new iPod touch - cool eh?
Monday 3 March 2008
Friday 8 February 2008
Thursday 7 February 2008
another day, more running
Walked the school run, to and from work, total of 3.5 miles, plus a four mile run at lunchtime!
Down to 12st 2 lbs this morning (good news).
No glasses of wine drunk or cigarettes smoked.
Down to 12st 2 lbs this morning (good news).
No glasses of wine drunk or cigarettes smoked.
Tuesday 5 February 2008
run log update
Well, I can't beleive we're into Feb 2008, and I've kept up the running most weeks for over a year now. Currently up to about 4 miles at a time, I need to go more frequently before extending my distance I think.
Didn't make it to the 10K down at Powderham at the end of September which was a shame. Went out twice last week, which is unusual, and managed to shake of 3 pounds that have been hanging on since Christmas.
So, 4 miles done on each of 16th, 24th, 28th and 30th Jan.
Didn't make it to the 10K down at Powderham at the end of September which was a shame. Went out twice last week, which is unusual, and managed to shake of 3 pounds that have been hanging on since Christmas.
So, 4 miles done on each of 16th, 24th, 28th and 30th Jan.
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