Have you ever asked yourself the question: “who is the greatest long distance runner of all time?” Every generation has it’s great athletes, and from time to time a runner will come along who raises the existing standard to new levels, and appears to be unbeatable. Very occasionally such an athlete stands head and shouldersContinueContinue reading “…..Emil Zatopek – g.o.a.t?”
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…..diary of an also ran -1986
The first week or so of the new year was lost to a heavy cold , but it was then straight back into the normal routine of pretty high mileage, regular quality sessions and racing, which seemed to be serving me well. My plans for the year would be determined by the changes that wouldContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran -1986”
…..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 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 gotContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran part 9”
…..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”
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 distancesContinueContinue reading “otso…..it don’t come easy”
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 notContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..3 castles report”
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, justContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..the 3 castles ultra”
…..diary of an also ran 7
Sunday 19th June 1983 was a hot and fairly windy day, but this time I stuck rigidly to my pre-race plan of aiming to run 6’30”s for 20 miles and then hang on to the finish to get a PB. As I went through 20 miles in 2hrs 10’40”, I was very nearly spot on,ContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran 7”
…..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”
On the subject of running..... 