…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 ›
Ladies of a Certain Age Running (LCA)
The running and other adventures of a Lady of a Certain Age (over 40)
New runners, I love them …
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 !!)
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
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
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 !
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……
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
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 ?
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 ›
Useful stuff, think my poor old body is needing more of this .. http://www.runnersworld.com/workouts/fully-fit?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-Training-_-FullyFit
