On Saturday I take on my first ever 24 hour race. Six weeks ago I had a massive wobble about this. What was I thinking? I haven’t properly camped since I was a kid (I’m not counting the glamping pod I stayed in last month where the only inconvenience was[…]
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Marathon training: no drama, just putting in the miles
Ran with the club last night – first time in a couple of weeks –and really enjoyed catching up with friends and running with the pack. Some wanted to know how the marathon training was going and one commented that I seemed to be just getting on with it. I[…]
Read moreBumps in the road
Just over eight weeks to go until I line up at the start of the Manchester Marathon. The big miles are starting now – long run was 15 last week and planning to hit 16 this week. But its not going as smoothly as I’d hoped – enter the ‘niggles’.[…]
Read moreType 2 fun and warm mince pies
Last night was the running club’s annual fancy dress run and social. Something we all look forward to and a chance to have a relaxed short run and catch up before Christmas. This year’s run was definitely Type 2 fun leaning towards Type 3 (absolute non-fun) after the first mile.[…]
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