At the start of January I had a vague plan for the early part of the year, which looked exactly like my vague plan for the early part of every year! Namely, to run the spring double of the Tunbridge Wells and Paddock Wood half marathons. Then, if they went well, my half-baked plan wasContinueContinue reading “P.W 1/2 marathon time again!!!”
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…..diary of an also ran – 1985
This was a fairly hard winter from a weather point of view, snow having fallen around new year, and a lot more following in February, but despite this, the first 9 weeks of the year consisted of consecutive weeks of 50 miles per week regardless of the conditions, and because of this I started toContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran – 1985”
…..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 keyContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran – part 8”
…..diary of an also ran 6
I had begun to feel that I was more naturally suited to the longer distances, and had entered my first “Ultra” – this being defined as any distance beyond the 26.2 miles of the marathon. Dipping my toe in the water rather gently, I entered the South London Harriers 30 mile road race which wasContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran 6”
o.t.s.o…..targets
As the dust settles on the Christmas and New Year celebrations, a reflection on another year done, and some targets to set for 2024. First things first – I’m really happy to still be in the game !!! By early May of last year I really thought my running days were all behind me. TheContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..targets”
On the subject of running..... 