The internet can be a hugely useful training tool when it comes to running. Apart from all the information out there about diet and nutrition, there’s also oodles of things to motivate and inspire you too. I especially enjoy it when I find practical, easy to follow guides on how to improve my running technique. …Read the Rest
Usually I run the roads round here. I like tarmac, what can I say! However, I am fortunate to live …Read the Rest
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
Apart from the aches and pains I was expecting to get after running 26.2 miles of Virgin London Marathon, I …Read the Rest
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
I’ve been talking to a variety of nutritional experts recently and exploring the idea of ‘Carb Loading’ in the final …Read the Rest
After all the months and months of hard, lonely training it’s time to taper! With the Virgin London Marathon just …Read the Rest
Having been accustomed to numerous injuries and hours and hours of physiotherapy, I have decided that nothing is too far …Read the Rest
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
On Saturday I did my long run. My left leg was still sore and tight behind the knee but, I …Read the Rest
As I mentioned in my last post, today was ‘long run day’ (see video below). From now on, I need …Read the Rest
I opened my email this morning to find a message from those lovely people organising the World’s First Kilomathon … …Read the Rest
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
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
I had some great runs last week and I finally seem to be enjoying the treadmill. Just as well …Read the Rest
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
We’ve had snow on the ground for almost three weeks now; right through Christmas and into the New Year. As …Read the Rest
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
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
Having done a treadmill session at the Physio to round off last week, this week’s training started with a short …Read the Rest
Runs have been going really well lately. I had a fantastic run up to Barnsdale again (that hill doesn’t get …Read the Rest
Forgive me, I’m a little behind with posting updates. Last Sunday the clocks went back an hour. A mysterious habit …Read the Rest
As you may have gathered, I’ve been training a lot at the end of the day. This has various benefits …Read the Rest
I promised that I would record the highs and the lows of my training, for the Virgin London Marathon 2010, …Read the Rest
I enjoy running. I have experience and claim to know what I’m doing some of the time. So, how come …Read the Rest
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