London/Manchester/Harlow My second race ( and second marathon ) could hardly have been more different in scale and character from the first. From the thousands of runners and spectators and the high profile media razzamatazz that accompanied the London Marathon, my second foray into marathon running had an altogether lower key feel about it. TheContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran 4”
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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 reasonableContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..a reality check”
o.t.s.o…..Wealdway 1986
Soon after the event, I wrote up an account of the run, so I’ll reprint it here as I wrote it then: RUNNING THE WEALDWAY – SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd 1986 I discovered the existence of the Wealdway about a year ago and having enjoyed running the 31 mile stretch of it from Gravesend to home onContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..Wealdway 1986”
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..... 