Author Archives: Marchie

Great North Swim 2011 – Learnt To Swim (ish)

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Marchie

I had been chastened by my first experience of open water swimming.  I knew where I’d gone wrong though.  The whole event, from getting changed into my wetsuit, to actually attempting to swim, had been overshadowed by a sense of … Continue reading →

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Great North Swim 2011 – Initial Preparation

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Marchie

“My inability to swim is no longer something to joke about.” Those are the words that I sent to Jenny via text message on 26th May after I had attempted my first swim in “open water” at Salford Quays. I … Continue reading →

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Tri Central Has Gone Out Of Business

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Marchie

Just a quick public information announcement… Tri Central, the triathlon shop in Manchester, has ceased trading.  No longer in business.  Closed down.  Gone bust (?).  I feel that this should be stated in public, because their website is still operating … Continue reading →

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Cycled Places

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Marchie

This post is part of a continuing series which charts how I gained weight and then lost it.  If you would like to read the story from the beginning, these posts are being indexed on the About Marchie page, as … Continue reading →

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Bought Bike

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Marchie

This post is part of a continuing series which charts how I gained weight and then lost it.  If you would like to read the story from the beginning, these posts are being indexed on the About Marchie page, as … Continue reading →

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MobileMe iDisk in a Corporate Environment

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Marchie

The organisation I work for has a small number of Apple Mac users, who for many years have been used to doing things their own way.  Recently, we upgraded their computers and operating systems to OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). … Continue reading →

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Ran Places

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Marchie

This post is part of a continuing series which charts how I gained weight and then lost it.  If you would like to read the story from the beginning, these posts are being indexed on the About Marchie page, as … Continue reading →

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Walked Places

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Marchie

This post is part of a continuing series which charts how I gained weight and then lost it.  If you would like to read the story from the beginning, these posts are being indexed on the About Marchie page, as … Continue reading →

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Time To Hire A Publicist

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Marchie

Above is a flyer that was handed out to riders in this year’s Fred Whitton Challenge.  It features me crossing the finishing line at last year’s event with a bloody big grin on my face!  I had no idea that … Continue reading →

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How To Lose A Customer: Manchester Piccadilly Ticket Office

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Marchie

I’m car free.  I sold my car three years ago and I’ve not missed it.  To get around, Jenny and I use our bikes and if we’re travelling longer distances, we will take the train.  In theory, the two are … Continue reading →

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