Today, ‘This Girl Can’t’
5km
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 ›
Weekend larks in the parks
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 ›
Creatures of habit ….. Good and bad !
Bless human nature, it guides us, makes us who we are, keeps on the right track……..but why are we such creatures of habit, good and bad ? So this week I finally haul my lazy ass out of bed for… Read More ›
The hi-vis of helpfulness
Otherwise known as my first attempt at marshalling! When Wimbledon is upon us, so too is the Holme Pierrepont Running Club Grand Prix, the club’s big event of the year drawing the running fraternity from several counties around. It’s 4… Read More ›
Purple Rain at Park Run
It’s fast becoming a national treasure, its founders have been recognised by ‘Her Maj’ for their rather clever brainwave, over 700,000 of us across the nation are registered ‘weekend warriors’ hitting parks up and down the UK. The concept has… Read More ›
Face a fear, regain your mojo
So who’d have thought that facing your nemesis would cure the post mara blues and herald the return of long lost mojo? We all have irrational fears that deep down we know are totally unfounded, stupid, all in our head… 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 ›
Colds and Kettle bells, I curse you both !
Alas the fickle fortunes of the runner! It’s a roller coaster to one minute feel on top of the world with a hard earned sub 2 hour half marathon and then spend 2 weeks in the running doldrums with the… Read More ›
All hail the pink ladies
So after hearing the radio ads, sponsoring at least 3 people every year for what seems like forever and wanting to support so many good friends, I finally did something completely alien. I went to support and not partake in… Read More ›
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