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New Forest HM – My Race My Way
I’d love to know what it feels like to run fast. I really would. But meanwhile (like that’s going to change??), I’m destined to work with what I’ve got. At 51 and late to running there are quite a few...
View ArticleCOACH v. GENERALISED TRAINING PLAN (GTP)
Questions I used to ask/worry about before, during and after every run: I’ve found three plans which will prepare me for my next race. They all have different work loads. Should I do the easier-looking...
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A Runner’s Plea (when the demons come calling)
A Runner’s Plea (when the demons come calling) *** Please remember, don’t forget, That when this runner’s face is wet With tears, mid-race, of fear (or worse), The help I need is in this verse … ‘Poor...
View ArticleIsle of Wight 50km Challenge 23 August 2014
Last-minute run-up to this was slightly thought-provoking. Shouldn’t races be social events, a time to get together with like-minded friends and strangers and enjoy some healthy competition? Yet I...
View ArticleHigh Peaks 40 Mile Challenge – 20 September 2014
SUPERVET LADIES – 3RD PLACE - x hours and x minutes!! Oh, all right, we all know how I wangled that one. Hyatt tortoise pace does NOT ‘win’ podium places unless … unless I’m merely beating everyone who...
View ArticlePILGRIM CHALLENGE THE RETURN (2015)
31 January/1 February Reading on fabulosity scale: 10 Level of awesomeness feelingness: 10 Muddiness: 10 Conqueredliness: 10 Meltdowns: ZERO State of feet: Pass Did I mention that I had quite a good...
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Back to the trails: SBU35 (UKan Trail)
‘You’re running from Keswick to where?’ ‘Back to here.’ ‘Where?’ ‘Back to here.’ ‘Never heard of it!’ My introduction to St Bees was both challenging and entertaining! Thought I’d landed in an...
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The Cotswold Way 100 Mile Run
It wasn’t really in my plan to bore anyone to tears with yet another ‘race report’ that’s only really of interest to the person writing it, but I suppose that since the Cotswold Way 100 Mile Run...
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Inside my marathon head …
Welcome to the weird (and scary) world that is INSIDE MY HEAD!! If you want to know how to train for an ultra – or how to run a marathon – then may I direct you swiftly AWAY from this blog?? If,...
View ArticleDo better. Try harder. Go further.
My 2013 running year has been plagued with injuries; minor injuries (phew!) that coach Ian Corless (thank you!) assures me have been ‘sent to test me’. Well, I’ve been tested a-plenty. Time for the...
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