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My key philosophy of life...age is just a number, there are more than 24 hours in a day, you are capable of way more than you imagine. It's time for a 50 in 50 challenge, 50 things I've never done before by November 9th 2018! Running is just one passion, you don't stop doing what you love because you get old, you get old because you stop doing what you love!

• Tiptoe through the tulips, spring has sprung !

  By justinesq on March 9, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  An 11.5km run of pure delight this morning in the spring sunshine; one of those where you nod to other runners, say ‘Good Morning’ to the elderly, smile at babies, quite genuinely full of the joys of spring….I know what… Read More ›

• A walk in the park (brisk run actually) …….2014 has officially started

  By justinesq on March 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  …and we’re off , that is officially, with my first event of 2014. The Rushcliffe 10km, a two lap dash round a very local country park. It’s an event close to my heart, the first I was ever brave enough… Read More ›

• New runners, I love them …

  By justinesq on March 1, 2014 • ( 2 )

  Last night the LCAs went out to Riverbank, a gorgeous bar /restaurant on the world famous Trent Bridge (well, world famous if you like cricket!) It’s the kind of place an LCA can feel comfortable in ….you know, not all… Read More ›

• Honked and wolf whistled – outraged (possibly not !!)

  By justinesq on February 24, 2014 • ( 0 )

  It’s a while since a car honked and the occupants wolf whistled as I ran along a main road today. Of course years ago I might have blogged about the disgracefully sexist nature of such behaviour, that I was outraged… Read More ›

• 10km and the wrong undies

  By justinesq on February 17, 2014 • ( 2 )

  So sacrificing my weekend to the world of competitive cheerleading, I missed a key long run just two weeks off my first 10km race of 2014. I love how we call it a race, some people might be racing, but… Read More ›

• Floppy Legs and Flappy Birds

  By justinesq on February 13, 2014 • ( 0 )

  What a week, I feel truly over trained and I don’t often say that. Whilst attempting the most honourable task of inspiring my teenage offspring to train and embrace fitness, I’m left with…..Sunday = long run day, Monday = my… Read More ›

• A ginger ninja is on the loose !

  By justinesq on February 10, 2014 • ( 0 )

  I shouldn’t joke about it, there have been four attacks in the last 10 days on female runners in my area, on my running patch and seemingly to LCAs. Apparently these attacks are motiveless and the women are grabbed form… Read More ›

• Now that was a nice freebie……

  By justinesq on February 9, 2014 • ( 0 )

  Well done digital marketing team at Ocado, I’m not sure how you knew to throw in a free sample protein shake into my weekly shop. I think I peeked at an offer on another brand but didn’t buy. But my… Read More ›

• Spin for cross training – curse the saddle

  By justinesq on February 8, 2014 • ( 0 )

  So the UK is being a little storm battered right now, sounds wild out there as I sit here tapping away. This LCA likes to think she’s an all weather runner, but I thought a spin class to mix it… Read More ›

• Urban myth, a swan will break your arm ?

  By justinesq on February 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

  So finally an urban myth was almost put to the test. The natter run with Ellie and Suzy was halted by a perilous interruption. Just as we decided to challenge Suzy by upping the leisurely 5km to a more challenging… Read More ›