I am just turning into grumpy witch running. Watch this space for the positive LCA runner who will be returning to a blog post near you shortly. In the mean time, Victor Meldrew’s got nothing on me ! So my next… Read More ›
Runners Problems
A humorous and tongue in cheek look at the problems often faced by runners not only middle aged ones
Downhill ……and not the terrain!
So the adventure has really started, going to distances that this LCA has never gone before. That sounded a positive start to today’s blog post and I’m trying not to wallow but so far, I’ve hated every moment beyond that… Read More ›
Did I miscalculate ??
What a week, mum’s surgery, half term, a visit to friends, busy at work due to having some days off….oh yes and running ! Missed another one, only 3 out of 4 planned sessions done again. My week involved wine… Read More ›
Oh no, missed one ….and I’m over it, girlfriend!
Week 6 was a good one despite the fact that for the first time I skipped a run in the training programme and ran 3 times instead of the planned 4. I’m usually so OCD that something like that would… Read More ›
Bombshell! The marathon journey has got tougher
So week 3, it started so well, but ended on a bombshell that makes me wonder how I’ll ever manage the marathon challenge. The good bits were the short weekday sessions. A Monday night 4.5 mile tempo run with Ellie…. Read More ›
Christmas pounds disappear with miles ! Week 2, love you
So week 2, my false sense of security continues as we crept up to 4 cheeky runs this week, non arduous. If you know me of course you’ll know I can’t stand to not be challenged in any way at… Read More ›
1 down, 15 to go !!
Week 1 all done ….check ! If the next 15 go like that, jobs a good ‘un! Ok so I’m not that fooled, my real though is thank god the first week was spot on as I feel I’m not… Read More ›
And so it begins – the journey of a middle aged marathon runner
This is it, week 1 , day 1 of my 16 week VLM training programme. I feel like I’m a complete beginner, but I’ve been running 6 years now after deciding aged 40 I needed a new challenge and thought… Read More ›
101,000 Calories …….thanks running
Of course a New Year has to be onward and upward, 2015 will have highs and lows, they all do, but life’s what you make it and I have a sickeningly optimistic outlook on everything, my capacity to remain upbeat… Read More ›
Running in my Buff ! Well Yowie actually
Nothing like an exciting birthday gift to brighten your special day and although this year I surprised everybody by not asking for running gear. I never tire of it but my ‘running drawer’, yes I have one…..is bursting. I have… Read More ›
LCAruns - The 50 Files 