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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Got my t-shirt
Today I got my #oneinamillion tshirt from the London marathon. I was the 972,178th finisher! 🙂
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Birthday fun!
Another year older and today, my birthday was all about doing what I wanted to do…(and ‘having fun’ was the name of the game). So it started with cake for breakfast… Carrot cake with icing yum With two coffees and … Continue reading
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New chapters…
Tomorrow I will be another year older. 36 years old, or just over 13,000 days old. I’ve decided it will be a new chapter, time to get back to fun and happiness, the good life. My 35th year has been … Continue reading
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A bit of periodisation… (rest)
I ran just 5 miles last week. My lowest mileage week running for a long time, but I don’t mind. Work took over and I was working long days, delivering the recruitment of the BBC Scotland Apprenticeship and keeping on … Continue reading
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Job done
Another personal but not too long a post from me. Today I received the final outstanding part of the bill for my Aunt Sheila’s headstone. And more importantly I got a picture of what it looks like. My Aunt lived … Continue reading
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Skye Half Marathon 2016
On Friday I went into work really early, worked a half day, then left at 1130 so I could pack and leave Glasgow by around 1230. I knew the journey to Skye would be long, and it was. But my … Continue reading
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An eventful week…
A few things happened this week (not much running – (taper time?!) – and a lot of long days at work, meant just a 3 mile coaching session on Wed and a 5 mike run on Thursday.). But assessment days … Continue reading
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Women’s 10k pacing 2016
Sunday 5th June was the new day of the Glasgow Women’s 10k. New date in the calendar (it used to be early in May) and new route. Fit Girl and I had run what we thought was the route a … Continue reading
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Reasons to stay alive…
Not so long ago, I wrote a post about why it’s important to remember that you are so special. Special as little babies and children, and special as adults too. I touched on depression, anxiety and low self esteem, told … Continue reading
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8 min miling…
As you may know, I’m pacing at the women’s 10k on Sunday 5th May. I’ll be starting in the green section, so starting at 1040, and will be pacing for a 50 minute run. If you see me, please say … Continue reading
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