My thoughts on the Boston Marathon horror

I feel numb after seeing the horrific images of the blasts at the Boston marathon.
I have grown up surrounded by lovely runners, running clubs and going to races every weekend for as long as i can remember, so this event has truly hit me hard! I can't comprehend why someone would want to attack a marathon. I honestly don't know whether to cry or to scream and shout. I just have one thing to say:

 To the scum who attacked Boston marathon! You have messed with the wrong people. Long distance athletes train for months and years to undertake unbelievable things, they test human endurance to the limit again and again! Runners have stamina unlike any others and will not be stopped by your disgusting attempts. Humanity, innocence and stamina will win. You will not break their spirit. You are only making them stronger!

Sunday's Virgin London Marathon will only show how defiant we are against the troubled individuals who plan these attacks!

My thoughts are with all the people caught up in the chaos and would just like to say how touched i am at the stories of marathon runners finishing the race and going straight to give blood for the victims and also the people running towards the blasts to help those at the scene. The aftermath of these situations renew my hope and belief in the the human spirit.

 

Quotation Inspiration

Just thought I would share some tumblr posters that I just love! All of them make me smile!

1 thing that made my day!

I just couldn't wait for the weekend to add this to my 10 things list. 

Hearing that Oscar Pistorius was seen back on the track has made my day! 

How can a little grainy image taken by a kid's hockey team create so much excitement?? I've been trying not to get myself too excited about this, i really have but I'm just so happy to see him get back on the track, one step at a time! He is innocent until proven guilty so should be able to live his life doing what he loves!

Whilst I understand this image doesn't prove that he is back in training and it has been dismissed by Oscar's agent saying that he it was "only a jog"  but at the moment the news is full of differing reports regarding his training but according to numerous publications, Oscar, his agent and his trainer all sat down to discuss his future yesterday (Tuesday 3rd March)

Making a return to competitive racing is a decision that can only be made by Oscar but hopefully one day he'll be back on that start line! Quite frankly, that day can't come soon enough for me! 

This moment only seems like yesterday! I miss it! 

Please come back Oscar!

Hello April!

My April began as I wish it to go on. Surrounded by all things Bowie!

If anyone follows me on Facebook or Twitter, you will know that I have recently fallen in love with the great man. I have always been a fan but within the past few months, something has just clicked between me and his music! It as all become clear that it is his magic touch that has provided current artists such as Lady Gaga with the inspiration to write, style and perform. He truly is THE original. You can feel his influence in all cultural areas.

After a Meadowhall shop on Monday night, I came home with a  mini Bowie haul of Cd's and a Bowie t-shirt from Primark (yes i know, I was surprised too) Quite a productive shopping trip me thinks! I got home, put a new CD on and it hasn't stopped playing since! Oh Starman! 

 I hope my April continues in the same manner. I am currently desperate to get to the "David Bowie is" exhibition at the V&A in London. Trying to get tickets for the marathon weekend in a fortnight so i think my plan of getting the earlier train after my lecture could pay off =)  

Keep everything crossed for me! 

April is also going to the month of gym visits galore. I'll state straight away, i am not trying to lose weight, in fact i would like to put some on! I just want to tone up. I've re started my on and off relationship with yoga to increase my flexibility and better my posture (muchly needed) I have also started a mini regime of sit ups, press ups and planks to occupy my mornings and evenings. This latter exercise plan is slightly easier when i have my gym buddy telling me how pitiful my efforts are. 

I am thankful to report that April seems to have brought a friend with him in the form of spring. We have beautiful sunshine here in the countryside this morning! Lets hope it stays   

I hope your April is full of spring sun, music and smiles 


xx