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By universal living wage I guess I mean universal basic income...the name keeps evolving. Universal jobs is problematic because of the rise of...

Reading through I am pretty much on the same page as Wheeze, certainly on energy, why on earth no government would renew our nuclear power stations...

That doesn't really answer my question and maybe I'm misunderstanding you. I am imagining this as a Universal Guaranteed Income, because you...

Yes. I regular bring in items in excess of £5k without any difficulty. I have a pallet on it's way from Slovakia at the moment.

11.07 miles, 3,022 feet, 3 hours 36 minutes: Loughrigg trails, including from the top gate above the old golf club down to the caves, up to the top,...

Free trade agreement...have you tried buying anything expensive (over £200) from Europe recently?

Lots of people already say why work? They can carry on like that with ULW but at a vastly reduced administrative cost and no chance of improvement....

WE aren't that far apart. I'd just like to ask about two. Universal Living Wage. Let's assume it has to be set at the minimum wage rate, then...

Energy: Immediate introduction of nuclear SMR. Continue with wind generation policy. Mandatory solar panels on all public buildings and new build...

Luckily my elbows don't give me any trouble. That isometric hold sounds hard - it should help your "Sallys".

Really well done Mike. I'm giving the bar a rest due to continued elbow issues (albeit getting better). Today, I thought I'd try something a bit...

Chin-ups, 10 sets to imminent failure, 3 minutes = set + rest: 6 - 5 - 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3. Total = 37.

5k fartlek happened last night, it felt clumsy but fairly fast.

Yesterday's permitted exercise for me was a walk with gloves and secateurs, to clear brambles and nettles from one of the footpaths that I use. I...

I was aiming to do it - I can walk to the start :D Disappointed for you Calvin. I know the race means a lot to you. If you need any help...

Was sorry to read this on facebook Calvin...

10.56 miles, 3,006 feet, 3 hours 25 minutes: Rothay Bridge - Miller Bridge - Rydal Park - Low Sweden Bridge - rock step - High Sweden Bridge -...

Unfortunately had to cancel this years race A few things that are out of my control and no alternatives currently available (as well as what...

Due to work commitments i was unable to make the club session tonight on the track, so had to make do with a treadmill session. The track session...

Original Sally Challenge: AM 2 mins 27 secs PM 2 mins 08 secs Those isometrics Arrrgh!

Thanks for the link I think it comes down to degree Weight bearing is happening walking or running, it's possible to control running surfaces and...

11.52 miles, 3,055 feet, 3 hours 44 minutes: Loughrigg trails, including from the top down to Grasmere shore and back up to the top. Overcast, with...

Elsewhere I said I would set out my thoughts on Electoral Reform. I will keep it to General Election level, but you will see from below my...

Thumb touching. Similar to 'diamond'? Whatever, they're tough, and I'll give a pass at one-arm! Very well done for trying.

I'm working my way up to those :rolleyes:

I found this article interesting: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/harvard-expert-what-you-can-expect-from-knee-and-hip-surgery

Thumbs touching chest to floor press-ups, sets to failure or nearly so, set + rest = 2 minutes, 15 sets. 6 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 4...

15.4 miles, 3,911 feet, 4 hours 54 minutes: Fairfield Horseshoe anti-clockwise, with a few extras. Sunshine and high clouds, and a cold breeze from...

No running full stop We know how addictive it can be so I'm just so happy to be running over the fells again. Clearly I'm a work in progress...

150! Well done. Weighted next?

EMOM press-ups routine. 10 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 15 minutes. 44 - 45 - 46 - 45 - 45 - 46 - 46 - 45 - 43 -...

EMWM for 30 minutes, pull-ups, 4 pairs and 11 singles, then chin-ups, 5 pairs and 10 singles. So 39 efforts in total.

10.58 miles, 3,031 feet, 3 hours 27 minutes: Wansfell Pike from 2 sides, including along the ridge to the true top, down to the upper section of...

Results now out. Dan Howarth won in 34:50 and the first lady, 11th overall, was Julie Emmerson of Coventry Godiva Harriers in 41:00

Wow! I do quite like the orange one. But I no longer ride a bike ...

They didn't have a nice pink one in stock for you?:rolleyes:

If I knew how to post one I would. However Mike, if you google Ridley Kanzo Fast Purple and Orange lots of photographs will appear.Just make sure you...

Nice pictures. What advice did the surgeon give you about fell running?