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 ›
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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 ›
Am I ready? Hell yes…….
VLM #2days, I’ve been so excited today it’s been hard to focus. I actually sat in a quite corner and bretathed deeply just to get some calm and focus. I’m desperate to put the taper behind me, what a weird… Read More ›
Porky pig loads the carbs all wrong !
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
