Category Archives: Photos

Happy third birthday, Joshua

Three, just like that. It seems I held you in my arms barely a car journey ago, but look at you now The amazing son you have grown to be. Every word, every laugh, ever tantrum and every tear, I … Continue reading

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Well, this is slightly embarrassing

In fact it’s not just slightly embarrassing…it is very embarrassing. We are nearing the end of the second year of Two Fat Laddies and I doubt if I’ve lost a single ounce. Not one, in two years. Bookmark on Delicious … Continue reading

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There is Still A Gold to be Won : Meeting a True Olympic Hero

Did you ever meet one of your sporting heroes in the flesh? Did you ever get to shake their hand and thank them for brightening up your existence? I got to meet one of mine today, and it was a … Continue reading

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Father’s Day

One of the earliest recollections I have from my childhood is of my dad standing in the kitchen of our flat adding blue food dye into a glass of warm milk. He’d watch me if my mum was on a … Continue reading

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Beers and Cheers

I’ve been pretty good these past six months in terms of keeping off the bevvy. But last night I had a bit of a blow out, the gory details of which are documented online at my diet tracker. Today I … Continue reading

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Welcome To The Sweat Room

I’m a bit of a lone dog really. I’ve never been much of a one for clubs or groups and am quite content to do my own thing. I’ll frustrate people by going AWOL, wandering around town or having a … Continue reading

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When Iain got a Swedish massage from Paul the Trainer

Paul the Trainer is a multi-talented chap. He’s also got a wicked sense of humour, which is why we had no doubts we were in for a night of heavy running just two days before he 10k. We turned up … Continue reading

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Bridging the fat

I’m a little nervous about Saturday’s 10k event. More than a little, if truth be told, for all manner of reasons. Don’t get me wrong, I’m looking forward to it. Desperately. I cannot believe that in just five months I … Continue reading

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Back in the Saddle and Coast to Coast

The last time I blogged I wrote about my poor efforts to exercise. I’m going to level with you. The gym ball and stretchy band things (resistance training apparently) bought in January? – haven’t used them. So there you have … Continue reading

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Getting Fit Again? It’s Just Like Riding A Bike

When I lived in Glasgow a few years back I invested in a new bicycle. I remember the day I picked it up quite vividly because I was tremendously excited because this was the first bike I’d ever bought myself. … Continue reading

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