Coffee and food ahh 2 of my favourite things only just behind running and my wife. Now I know this is a running blog I can write about anything I like so shut up.

Today I wish to talk about coffee. I have been very lucky in my time to experience great coffee due to two of my close friends being very passionate about the subject and actively working in the industry.

Now quite a few times recently I have read the west newspaper and have been confused by a writer and there opinion on coffee in Western Australia, or more importantly the cost. I would like to ask them a) how much are they paid and b) do they feel they are worth it.

Because I feel they have a high important on what they do for a living but don't care about other industries. Unfortunately especially the food and coffee industry that or they play favourites? Both terrible things to be as a so called food lover. They do rave about Melbourne food and coffee? Maybe they should move back there? I dont understand.

Now I'm not going to say I don't have favourite coffee shops or restaurants but I do think everyone is entitled to make a living and if people (note I said people not single person) respect what you do or feel you a leader in your field does that not mean you get paid more?

I bet our food friend gets paid what he feels he is worth.

Please thoughts? And maybe give me a few of you favourite cafe's and restaurants to try, let your friends know about the blog and hopefully they can give some suggestions too

Running regards

Hey all i know i havent updated for a while but i have been busy not so much training as i have been umpiring in the finals series but now that has come to a close we will start hitting the track and helena again.

But on a good note here is a killer tune i thought everyone might like if u like abc news



Enjoy

It is not often lately that I have been serious on here but I believe there is a time and place for everything. And the time for serious is now.

A year ago on the coming Wednesday the training group I trained with and past groups came together to bury a great man friend and our coach who passed away. The group of athletes I trained with made a commitment to remember him in the way we go about our athletics but more importantly our lives.

So today we met at a cafe had some lunch, laughs and caught up. Then we went to visit Vic. Now some may think this a little morbid or strange, but we were able to once again remember him and everything he did for us and gave for us and without even realizing made us better people. So ofcourse we can take the time to visit and remember him.

Today I run for me and for his legacy. I still remember training sessions him yelling at us across the oval "get yourself ready" as we were about to start another set of some session he had planned for us to inflict the most amount of pain. But he always got you through the session with some advice or necessary words of encouragement. Still to this day I call upon him. Out running last week it was late, wet, windy and cold I had got out the door for a run and had done 7 k or so of a planned 10. At this stage I could have cheated and taken a short cut home, who would know? Well I would and in my mind I knew what Vic would have done.

So what did I do?

Wet, cold, windy, late at night.

Finished ofcourse. The mental side is half the battle and thanks to Vic I have that won.

Enjoy life until next time

It's all about performance, that's the name of the game

Hi fans,

I recently purchased a fixed-gear bicycle, or fixie for short. My colleague Raf baugh has been ragging me about riding a fixie. I found this video and I think it's appropriate for my video of the week.

Pause the video at :21 seconds. The guy on the left looks just like Raf baugh.

Until next week,

The Honourable Mr. Nathan Doig.

Nate's Vid of the Week

Hey Guys

Just thought i would inject a bit of humour into your afternoon.

This must be an american.

Ill add a new funny Vid whenever i can Enjoy.

Running Regards

Ok so 2 weeks off with no running, only spending time on the windtrainer for a few sessions.

I had my first run yesterday and felt good for not running for 2 weeks. Achilles felt good no pain, considering the tough game have also pulled up extremely well today.

So for the next few days and weeks i will be again building up to 80 to 100 km a week and will be smarter for the break and going ahead will look after myself

Running Regards

I havent run for about a week to give my achillies a break i have been riding on the wind trainer (not the most fun thing i have done in my life) but it has appeased my runners brain whilst i havent been able to run. I have also been on the anti inflams everyday trying to bring the swelling down and it has started to feel good.

I feel that tonight is the night and i am going to venture out for an easy 5 km to start with and see how the body pulls up.

Wish me good luck.

Running regards