We’re nearly through the twilight zone, that weird few days between Christmas and New Year where quite frankly I have no idea what day of the week it is or whether I have actually made any arrangements with anyone during… Read More ›
Race Reports
My reviews of the races I take part in across all distances
When you’re held together with KT tape!
What a running rollercoaster. That naughty, niggly calf held out for the Great North Run and I thought that meant the end of this year’s little issue. Well FSB, I was wrong ( personal acronym = Fuck, Shit, Bollocks )… Read More ›
The Great North Blog
Well take that bucket list and cross another thing off. A hot, hilly and simply awesome half marathon, the Great North Run. All the excitement of the worlds biggest road race, the buzz of all the TV coverage and celebrity… Read More ›
Trail on trial!
I’m continuing my year of firsts, different races and event, something new for the mojo so a trail race seemed and exciting idea. I’ve been prepared since I purchased some sexy looking Asics trail shoes in the January sales. I… Read More ›
Hot and hilly with shops – the new Nottingham 10km
Welcome to the first Nottingham 10km ( sponsored by Asda no less) a series of races held around the UK but not, until now, visiting my splendid home town. I couldn’t resist, I like to think I’ve run the first… Read More ›
The legend of VLM, where did a year go?
The Virgin London Marathon, a crazy British institution more bonkers than any other Abbott major marathon. Can it be a year since I ran it? I had my spot booked on the sofa from 8.30am, coffee and chocolate twists served… Read More ›
Barcelona marathon, watching not running !
So what to do if I’m not running ? Watch running! It must have been my destiny to rock up in Barcelona the day before the marathon. A special treat for the hubster who turned the monumentally ancient big 50,… Read More ›
Mothers Day pressie to me ……PB
An action packed Mothers Day started with my annual pilgrimage to the Rushcliffe 10km, the first ever race of my running journey, always the first of my running season and now year 7 of my ‘streak’ to see how many… Read More ›
A blog for Ben
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 ›
Ups, downs and PBs
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 ›
LCAruns - The 50 Files 