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Category Archives: Training Update
Marathon training too much? Try a 5K first
If the Marathon is stressing you out then trying a 5k race could be just the breath of fresh air you need…
Out But Not Down & Definitely Shouting For Others
London Marathon training grinds to a halt but who needs support?
Twang..there I go again! :(
It was only a matter of time and there’s definitely a feeling of deja vu! With 6 weeks to go till the London Marathon find out why I’m being as still as a still thing!
My Road to Nowhere … No Excuses
Some of my excuses not to venture out and run those roads. But that doesn’t stop me from continuing my marathon training… oh no. Includes my Top Ten Treadmill Tips.
I’m Sorry.. have you missed me?
It’s been a while and there’s a whole heap of catching up to do! Lots more marathon news coming up.
Stronger Feet
The internet can be a hugely useful training tool when it comes to running. Apart from all the information out there …Read the Rest
Rutland Water Marathon
Usually I run the roads round here. I like tarmac, what can I say! However, I am fortunate to live …Read the Rest
Pace Your Race
I’m getting a little frustrated with training at the moment. Nothing new there! Although I’m a very patient person generally, …Read the Rest
Look away now..Runners Feet Ain’t Pretty!
Apart from the aches and pains I was expecting to get after running 26.2 miles of Virgin London Marathon, I …Read the Rest
Recovery Tips: When should you start running after a marathon?
Running a marathon is exhausting. Not just physically but also mentally. There’s usually been a big build-up to the main …Read the Rest
Carb Loading
I’ve been talking to a variety of nutritional experts recently and exploring the idea of ‘Carb Loading’ in the final …Read the Rest
Top Tips for Marathon Tapering
After all the months and months of hard, lonely training it’s time to taper! With the Virgin London Marathon just …Read the Rest
Ice, Ice Baby! a.k.a. Benefits of an Ice Bath!
Having been accustomed to numerous injuries and hours and hours of physiotherapy, I have decided that nothing is too far …Read the Rest
Aaarrrrgggh!
Bad news I’m afraid. I’ve been back to Physio with a calf strain caused by trying to run too fast. …Read the Rest
Broken again & still rubbish with numbers!
On Saturday I did my long run. My left leg was still sore and tight behind the knee but, I …Read the Rest
When is a Half Marathon not a Half Marathon?
As I mentioned in my last post, today was ‘long run day’ (see video below). From now on, I need …Read the Rest
4 Weeks to Go!
I opened my email this morning to find a message from those lovely people organising the World’s First Kilomathon … …Read the Rest
Brain Training
As you know, there have been times recently when I’ve not been at my best. I’ve felt mentally depleted and …Read the Rest
It’s Movie Time
To say I’m a little self-critical would be a huge understatement! So please understand that I sit here cringing at …Read the Rest
Eat, Drink, Run
I had some great runs last week and I finally seem to be enjoying the treadmill. Just as well …Read the Rest
The Wall
Mo-ti-va-tion – the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; …Read the Rest
There’s ‘snow’ stopping me now :)
We’ve had snow on the ground for almost three weeks now; right through Christmas and into the New Year. As …Read the Rest
Can you help?
Just as I thought the pavements/sidewalks were safe it started snowing again today! The footpaths aren’t gritted and having tried …Read the Rest
Balls!
Training is progressing..sort of..sometimes it’s hard to spot improvements but I am working more muscle groups into my exercises. Other …Read the Rest
Ok, so it’s Winter!
Having done a treadmill session at the Physio to round off last week, this week’s training started with a short …Read the Rest
Oops I did it again!
Runs have been going really well lately. I had a fantastic run up to Barnsdale again (that hill doesn’t get …Read the Rest
Barnsdale
Forgive me, I’m a little behind with posting updates. Last Sunday the clocks went back an hour. A mysterious habit …Read the Rest
Out and about
As you may have gathered, I’ve been training a lot at the end of the day. This has various benefits …Read the Rest
Les Miserables (The Glums)!
I promised that I would record the highs and the lows of my training, for the Virgin London Marathon 2010, …Read the Rest
Learn quickly, apply often..
I enjoy running. I have experience and claim to know what I’m doing some of the time. So, how come …Read the Rest
