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  • …..diary of an also ran

    The saga begins….. I’ve previously mentioned how important it has been to me to keep a written record of my running over the years. Commencing in March 1981, in the early days, it was helpful to keep track of the training sessions and techniques, and to see what was getting results. After a while though,… Read more

  • o.t.s.o…..Joss

    When it comes to British fell running, there has simply never been anyone to match the achievements and status of Joss Naylor. Born, raised and spending pretty much all of his life farming in the isolated lake district hamlet of Wasdale head, he established time and distance records that have stood the test of time,… Read more

  • o.t.s.o…..relays

    I always used to really enjoy relay racing. They add an extra dimension to the already competitive nature of a race. I’m always conscious of the fact that if you have an off day, it’s not just yourself that suffers ! I mention this, having just run in my first relay race for many years… Read more

  • o.t.s.o…..old timers

    This post was prompted by a large gathering a couple of weeks ago of predominantly Tunbridge Wells Harriers members – past and present, who gathered to commemorate the life of someone who was a very important figure in the club’s history. Bob Lawrence died just before Christmas after a short illness. It was his wish… Read more

  • o.t.s.o…..The 1.5 forts challenge ?

    Is that what you’d call half of a 3 forts challenge ??? Well actually 2 of the ancient iron age hill forts were visited on the run, but as I’d intended to do the full marathon (plus) distance of the 3 forts marathon and backed down to the half distance at the last minute, it… Read more

  • o.t.s.o…..a reality check

    What on earth was I thinking of? Sometimes you just can’t see the wood for the trees! Back in early March I posted about having a go at the 3 forts challenge, a 27 mile very hilly trail race on the south downs, which takes place this Sunday. On 3rd March I’d had a reasonable… Read more