Separating the task of writing the blog and actually achieving the aim of participating in the activities needed to improve my flagging fitness is so far proving too much. At least my fingers have got plenty of exercise battering the keyboard to produce the words you read today. It's a start (defends self vigourously) but the fact that I have begun to see the plethora of clubs and events on in the area has been enjoyable and inspiring.
Inspiring not just to myself I add but to those closest to me. As I sit here in front of the monitor The Diarist's partner is doing some weights and climbing the stairs with aplomb after having restarted a walking programme in the week, the irony of it, but great that something positive is afoot in the household in these times of recession.
I think it was attending the Dungarvan 10 Mile race last weekend that sparked this change of heart seeing all the efforts of over 1100 people around the local streets I suppose could do nothing else, and we both look forward to attending more of the same possibly a Dungarvan Rugby Club match next and I am aware of a Boxing event in March taking place in Dungarvan Sports centre where Katie Taylor (an Irish World Champion) and the local lads of Dungarvan Boxing Club take on a Chinese team preparing for next years Olympic Games. This would be my first boxing event and of course I will write up a preview in the near future hopefully visiting the Club as part of the experience.
Thanks to my first follower on Twitter (you know who you are) and as I take another drag on a cigarette and keep up to date with my Fantasy Football Team, it becomes all to apparent that the challenge of getting in shape is very much a reality that no amount of typing is going to achieve.
Calories burnt on this post - 5 and a half.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Dungarvan Hillwalking Club - Mangerton
"Move any mountain" a much used pep talk quote and dodgy 90's number one by The Shamen could also be a motto applied to the brave and hardy souls of the Dungarvan Hillwalking Club who this weekend I see are planning to head to County Kerry to tackle An Mhangarta (Mangerton) known as The Long Haired Mountain on Sunday morning.
Formed in 1995 the club now has an impressive 150masochists members locally and seem to have an endless range of peaks to conquer. Mangerton is the 25th highest of Ireland's mountains at 839m above sea level and can be seen from Killarney's High Street where the shoppers and early season tourists will be blissfully unaware of the distant specks of bright rainjackets ascending the summit to be welcomed by stunning views of the lakes.
The Diarist has experienced these views before, but generally from binoculars and warm, air conditioned passenger seat of a car, surrounded by a throng of tourist buses and traffic, somehow I think it does not compare, let alone the environmental impact.
Good Luck to all travelling and hope the weather treats you well and The Diarist eagerly anticipates to participate in an event later this year.
Further details of Sundaysexertion excursion
Formed in 1995 the club now has an impressive 150
The Diarist has experienced these views before, but generally from binoculars and warm, air conditioned passenger seat of a car, surrounded by a throng of tourist buses and traffic, somehow I think it does not compare, let alone the environmental impact.
Good Luck to all travelling and hope the weather treats you well and The Diarist eagerly anticipates to participate in an event later this year.
Further details of Sundays
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Torres to Chelsea - A Load of Bull!
"Fernando who?" could be heard muttered amongst the broad Scouse accents around Anfield after a victory that was more about relief than anything else. A proud team with a distinctive history would once of expected a comfortable win against the team from the potteries Stoke City, but last night's performance was a statement that the history would not just be a thing of the past and future glories could be gained after a traumatic period for the Red's.
Luis Suarez's first goal on his debut for the club after being introduced as a substitute ensured the points and provided breathing space, allowing the volume from the Kop to finally vent their passion, and a new belief in the new era under "King Kenny" a beloved son of the club recently reinstated as manager after the unfortunate tenure of Roy Hodgson.
Of course, another (adopted) son of Liverpool had just left by the back door, a nice fat cheque being delivered to Anfield in compensation. And maybe most surprisingly it was quickly spent as a young and currently injured Andy Carroll joined Suarez to bolster a long stuttering attack. N'gog and winger Kuyt were never the men required to fill The Kid's often crocked boots and I for one can only see this as a good piece of business, however obscene the fees involved. The Uruguayan is up there with Torres in most areas of his game except in the air and Carroll will help him out there.
Chelsea's purchase however stinks of another money monger flexing his muscle in an already exaggerated market, a misfiring team who had mysteriously dropped off the pace since Ray Wilkin's obscure departure. Every player seems off the pace and bringing in Torres, who can't make the Spanish national starting team remember, is often injured for long periods and can be seen to sulk when things aren't going well may not be the answer. Anelka, Drogba, Torres when they were good they were very good and when they were bad etc. At 50 million plus an extortionate wage package it will be an expensive but entertaining journey to see how it pan's out.
Ironically Torres may turn out against his former employers this Sunday at Stamford Bridge and after Dean Sturridge also scoring on his debut for Bolton last night after having been used all to sparingly for Chelsea, the pressure is on Fernando already before he's taken to the pitch. He may feel He Walks Alone for a while to come, well him and his paycheck!
Luis Suarez's first goal on his debut for the club after being introduced as a substitute ensured the points and provided breathing space, allowing the volume from the Kop to finally vent their passion, and a new belief in the new era under "King Kenny" a beloved son of the club recently reinstated as manager after the unfortunate tenure of Roy Hodgson.
Of course, another (adopted) son of Liverpool had just left by the back door, a nice fat cheque being delivered to Anfield in compensation. And maybe most surprisingly it was quickly spent as a young and currently injured Andy Carroll joined Suarez to bolster a long stuttering attack. N'gog and winger Kuyt were never the men required to fill The Kid's often crocked boots and I for one can only see this as a good piece of business, however obscene the fees involved. The Uruguayan is up there with Torres in most areas of his game except in the air and Carroll will help him out there.
Chelsea's purchase however stinks of another money monger flexing his muscle in an already exaggerated market, a misfiring team who had mysteriously dropped off the pace since Ray Wilkin's obscure departure. Every player seems off the pace and bringing in Torres, who can't make the Spanish national starting team remember, is often injured for long periods and can be seen to sulk when things aren't going well may not be the answer. Anelka, Drogba, Torres when they were good they were very good and when they were bad etc. At 50 million plus an extortionate wage package it will be an expensive but entertaining journey to see how it pan's out.
Ironically Torres may turn out against his former employers this Sunday at Stamford Bridge and after Dean Sturridge also scoring on his debut for Bolton last night after having been used all to sparingly for Chelsea, the pressure is on Fernando already before he's taken to the pitch. He may feel He Walks Alone for a while to come, well him and his paycheck!
Bowling Course for Over 55's
If you were to hear the word "Strike" you could be forgiven in these difficult times of recession and political uncertainty for thinking it relates to yet another set of workers taking action to protect their rights, but thankfully for now at least, this word relates to bowling.
Found this on the excellent Waterford Sports Partnerships site and the poster can be found here. In Dungarvan Sports Centre each Monday for five weeks from 31 January 2011 between 11 and 12:00 a.m for the grand total of a fiver, that's really a recession buster. I realise it started Monday past but only found this myself so have put it out there for any others unaware it is taking place.
I take it that this is an indoor version of crown green bowling not of the "tenpin" version (let me know if you do) and is a relaxing and very sociable sport without requiring a lot of physical exertion. Get a couple of friends down there with you or sign up and make some new ones.
Think this is a great initiative by the WSP and hope there will be many more to follow.
Further Information - Peter Jones on 058 21191
Found this on the excellent Waterford Sports Partnerships site and the poster can be found here. In Dungarvan Sports Centre each Monday for five weeks from 31 January 2011 between 11 and 12:00 a.m for the grand total of a fiver, that's really a recession buster. I realise it started Monday past but only found this myself so have put it out there for any others unaware it is taking place.
I take it that this is an indoor version of crown green bowling not of the "tenpin" version (let me know if you do) and is a relaxing and very sociable sport without requiring a lot of physical exertion. Get a couple of friends down there with you or sign up and make some new ones.
Think this is a great initiative by the WSP and hope there will be many more to follow.
Further Information - Peter Jones on 058 21191
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