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  • 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

  • o.t.s.o…..the 3 Castles update

    Having decided on a whim to have a go at the 3 Castles ultra run 6 weeks ago, I’ve averaged just 28 miles per week since then, with the highest mileage week being 40 miles, and the longest single run being 17 miles (only just over half the race distance). So with just a couple… Read more

  • o.t.s.o…..the 3 castles ultra

    Back in 1996 I discovered that an end to end footpath had recently been established along the river Medway, from Rochester to Tonbridge. Of course, in my mind that immediately became a route that needed to be run ! My diary notes from the time show that with characteristic lack of planning and preparation, just… Read more

  • otso…..2 minutes of wisdom

    I started 2025 with a persistent cold, a heavy dose of the midwinter blues and felt very lacking in ambition or inspiration. Indeed, I only went out for my second run of the year on 23rd Jan !!! But – the cold has finally lifted and I’m running again, and by sheer chance last week… Read more