Life, the universe, everything - but mostly crafty stuff!

 I realised that I have not written a final blog for my Runner badge. I started this almost at the start of my Rebel journey / adventure, as I was already following a half marathon training programme on my Garmin Forerunner 945 running watch. My ParkRun profile shows when I attended ParkRuns (2nd April, 16th April, 23rd April, 7th May), and I’ve continued attending since then as well - in July I completed my 50th ParkRun, and I have also been a visitor at three other ParkRuns this year (Bramshall Road Uttoxeter, Medina Isle of Wight, and Barnstaple). I have been following a half marathon training programme, in fact, I’ve completed two different training programmes with Garmin - one with Jeff Galloway, and the other with Greg McMillan. During this time I’ve discovered that I prefer ‘jeffing’ - a mix of running and walking - named after Jeff Galloway, who recommends run-walk-run. Having said that, over the last week I have been spending more time running - I’ve challenged myself to r...

 When I looked at the Rebel Health Check badge I realised that it seemed pretty easy for me to do. After all, there are quite a few things that I am on top of, and do regularly. Smear test - I have a folder that I keep health documents in, so it was easy to check the results of my last smear test, and I saw that the results letter was dated October 2021.  Eye test - this is an easy one for me as I have contact lenses, so I go for an aftercare check-up every year. As I love sewing I am also aware of when my eyesight changes - such as not being able to see as clearly as before, or having to hold things further away (and them then being too small to see). This has happened a couple of times in recent years, so I have made extra appointments to see my optician, and discuss what the best option for me is. Currently we are going with over the counter reading glasses for when I am sewing (I don’t need them for reading yet!). Addictions - no real addictions, - I like a glass of wine, ...