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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!

• A blog for Ben 

  By justinesq on December 29, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Today this ‘mojo-less’ LCA finally found some joy in running sadly lacking in December so far, with a small but fabulous run to support Ben Smith as he tries to break the world marathon record of 401 marathons in 401… Read More ›

• The Boxing Day Run 

  By justinesq on December 27, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Eyes open, heads OK, maybe I didn’t drink too much yesterday ? Look out of the window, the rain stayed away, so no real excuse to avoid running today. Christmas Day was a feast of plenty, how many bottles are… Read More ›

• Not yet advent and I’ve peaked too soon!

  By justinesq on November 30, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  You’re lying on your bed feeling a little dull from red wine, a boulder of gorgeous rich foods in your belly and half a stone heavier than a year ago……. It must be January 1st 2016. It’s an unmistakable feeling,… Read More ›

• Bobby Dazzling and out of black (nearly)….

  By justinesq on November 21, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Black Lycra or ‘spandex’ which I believe our US chums call it ( which sounds immediately more seedy of course) is the safe haven of the majority of the UKs amateur athletes. Park Runs and start lines ooze with the… Read More ›

• Streaking – the pros and cons 

  By justinesq on November 2, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Before running, if you’d have asked me to streak, I’m old enough to only think about Erica Roe, the famous Twickenham streaker of 1982! I’m definitely too old to contemplate a streak like that and Erica, bless her,has a couple… Read More ›

• Ups, downs and PBs 

  By justinesq on October 25, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  Still streaking ……. But days 19 to 24 have been a bit of a rollercoaster. An early meeting finish on Thursday meant a joyous 7 miles while it was still light and still sunny. Finally a pleasant run to enjoy… Read More ›

• Weekend larks in the parks

  By justinesq on October 19, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  A weekend of larks in parks as I resolutely stick to my Ronhill #runeveryday for October. What easier way could there be to get a fast, early run in than Park Run? It’s Saturday and its quite early and I’m… Read More ›