Monthly Archives: September 2009

Well after my run i have been a little slower around the house. In fact I have needed assistance to get up and down stairs today, it was like I inherited the legs of a arthritic 90 year old. Whilst … Continue reading →

No not the climbing wall but the mythical beast that runners hit when they have expended all their energy, and still have to keep going. Well having had just a small bowl of porridge, coffee and some water for breakfast … Continue reading →

Well I am gripped. I am about to drive over the pass and park up around the Pen Y Gwryd, and then run the last 20 miles of the Marathon course as my final long run for my training. I … Continue reading →

When I was out this afternoon I heard this guy power scream round the roof of Gin Palace F7c next to the dervish. I am pertty sure he managed to redpoint the route. Good Effort, to whoever it was! Tweet

Blue Green Algae Bloom in Llyn Padarn. Toxic but sometimes beautiful. For most of the summer now Llyn Padarn has been infested by Blue Green Algae, a form of plankton that is toxic to humans and dogs. As such it … Continue reading →

I spent yesterday at the Beacon helping to completely reset the bouldering wall for a kids competition today. Hopefully the competition is going well. Trying to set problems for 7 to 9 year olds is interesting, if a little taxing. … Continue reading →

I talked a little about the diamond a couple of posts ago. I have since seen some awesome shots as well as a write up of what has been done by Chris Doyle on his blog. I really advise taking … Continue reading →

Well I saw this on a friends facebook, Nutter! If you’d like to see more then there is a facebook group, on which is one of the team nailing a backflip! Tweet

Well after the final subject in my study, I went to the pub to drink through the relief. Knowing that I have all the data that I now have a month or so to analyze and write up. I ended … Continue reading →

After working with the Ceunant Moutaineering Club yesterday covering a variety of belay methods, and covering the fundamental principles of what a safe belay need to do. I use the acronym IDEAS where I is for Independent, as the anchors … Continue reading →