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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Wk47 into Wk48
At the end of last week I was kind of thinking I hadn’t done much running, but looking back, I managed to squeeze in quite a lot of training, with no rest days, and a full week of work too. … Continue reading
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11.3M Sherbrooke & Nithsdale hill reps
Running is a funny thing. I went all weekend unconsciously putting off my long run… I was doing just about anything instead of running, and coming up with lots of excuses, then when I finally did it, as soon as … Continue reading
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Aftershokz discount code
I bought myself a pair of Aftershokz titanium headphones 2 years ago, and I love them so much. They make my runs safer and more enjoyable, as I can hear traffic and my surroundings as well as listen to my … Continue reading
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Three things…
There’s this person in my work – she knows who she is – and probably a lot of other people know who she is too. She’s so genuine and nice, and smiley, happy, enthusiastic and positive. Let’s call her Little … Continue reading
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Chapter finally closed
I’m not really sure how to say this without going into too much detail… but what a relief this week has brought to me. – – – If you don’t like my personal posts – stop reading now. – – … Continue reading
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Wk45 into Wk46
A week of many many rainbows (I think I saw about 15)… I did 2 runs, 2 strength workouts and had 3 rest days. I walked 5 miles ish on Wednesday, and had the weekend off running – I did … Continue reading
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New garmin vivosmart 3
I’ve had my garmin vivosmart (edition 1) for just over 2 years. I use it mainly for steps and sleep tracking (along with my Apple Watch during the day, and my garmin 735 for my running training). The vivosmart is … Continue reading
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29th pint of blood given
In February I went to go give blood and my haemoglobin was too low, so they wouldn’t let me give… then I got a cold so it was probably already working on me. I’ve been feeling good (touch wood) for … Continue reading
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To get to 100 miles in November
31 days into November and I’m slightly ahead of my 100 mile target for November. I’m adding in strength training and PT with Ross… and I want to be able to do my running alongside this…so I’m planning in my … Continue reading
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Jimmy Irvine 10k 2017
Today I ran the Jimmy Irvine 10k, for the fourth time – and today it was a beautiful sunny day did it. It’s a nice wee local club run organised by the Bellahouston Road Runners. It takes place in Bellahouston … Continue reading
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