As the weather warms and the humidity rises, hydration becomes even more key and adds to a runners daily obsessions. Pee, a true runner is obsessed with it….how many times did you go, how much did you pass and most important of all, what… Read More ›
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Buns of steel – the theory and reality !
A free workshop for runners, hooray I thought, perfect I thought. Actually, a good reason to finally get more value from my expensive gym membership that I probably don’t get worthy use out of being a treadmill-phobe with limited free… Read More ›
The urge of which we shall not speak (except I am speaking of it!)
With so many new runners out there this spring, there’s a subject that needs honestly tackling. I’ve spoken of it before in my blog but the newbies who may not have trawled so far back through my running ramblings need… Read More ›
Count your blessings if you’re fit to run…
I didn’t feel as bad as I thought I might after the 21.2 mile epic run of Bank Holiday Monday possibly because it was so slow….I made it to my desk on time on Tuesday morning and whilst not quite… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
How do you milk an almond?
So I have a baking head on, not ideal as a runner! Last time that happened was only a couple of weeks ago. It could be a mid-life crisis or could probably be due to the endless talk about the… Read More ›