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  • o.t.s.o…..2025

    The annual end of year report summary for 2025 is definitely: “could have been worse” Skipping over the fact that the inevitable slow decline continues, there were a few bright spots during 2025. One of which was completing a short ultra – my first in many years. The 3 castles run along the Medway valley Read more

  • …..diary of an also ran part 9

    I arrived at the start line feeling fresh and well ready for it. The rough plan was to set off at 6’15” pace and finish as close to 2hrs 45’ as possible, however with a hilly course to contend with, the very hot weather on the day made a good time less likely. Adrenalin got Read more

  • …..diary of an also ran – part 8

    Once recovered from my treadmill incident, the better quality training showed itself to be paying dividends when I recorded a new p.b. for 10 miles, knocking nearly 2 ½ minutes off my previous mark with a 57’03”.  The next 3 weeks included a race each weekend, with a 3rd place finish in the low key Read more

  • otso…..it don’t come easy

    In June and July, I had a run of 7 races in 7 weeks, which I think is probably my most intense spell of racing for at least 25 years. I hadn’t really planned it that way, it just happened that a number of races that appealed to me across a wide span of distances Read more

  • Penshurst midsummer relay 2025

    The tremendous success of the 2nd running of the Tonbridge AC Midsummer relay at Penshurst on Wednesday evening would suggest that this event has already established itself as a firm favourite on the athletics calendar. This link goes to the report of last year’s inaugural race: https://onthesubjectofrunning.com/2024/07/05/o-t-s-o-relays/ Nearly 140 teams – a 50% increase on Read more

  • o.t.s.o…..3 castles report

    If you are harbouring any thoughts of having a go at an Ultra distance run, the 3 castles race would be a very good way to start. At 50 km it is at the shortest end of the ultra distance spectrum and is just a modest step up from the marathon – but that’s not Read more