I started off 1982 with a significant jump in mileage, putting in 5 successive weeks of 35, 39, 50, 47 & 50. This produced some faster times in regular training routes, but also resulted by the 5th week in shin pains and a loss of enjoyment as for the first time, I was chasing mileageContinueContinue reading “…..diary of an also ran 5”
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…..diary of an also ran 4
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”
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…..parkrun
A phenomenon in the life of the everyday runner or jogger has emerged in recent years, that most people will be aware of, and I realised recently that I’ve never even mentioned it in this blog. So somewhat overdue; hats off to parkrun ! The brainchild of founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt, parkrun started back in 2004ContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..parkrun”
On the subject of running..... 