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Monthly Archives: July 2018
Strength Progress in July
Since about the second week in July (from the 6th July)… I’ve been doing around 2-3 strength workouts a week. I started off with a Kettlebell workout (outside) on the 6th July, then went into doing a Squat based workout … Continue reading
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Wk30 into Wk31
Last week I did two good strength sessions, three runs, had two rest days and did a swim. Another good week of training, I was feeling good on the run on Saturday, like I could run forever … which is … Continue reading
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New gadget – Nikon KeyMission 80
At the start of this year I treated myself to a GoPro 5 action Camera. The thought was I could use it on holiday (which we did in March) and maybe I could use it on runs. But I quickly … Continue reading
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How your £1,300 of donations will be used
If you’ve been following me since before I did the London Marathon this year, you might know that I raised money for Turning Point Scotland, a Scotland wide charity whose head quarters are not far from where I live. If … Continue reading
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Wk28 into wk29
Last week was really good training wise. 4 runs including a good and challenging long run. 3 strength sessions and a rest day after my long run. Here’s what I did: Mon: Super Strength B / PM 3.1M easy Tue: … Continue reading
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10 miles with tempo efforts
On Saturday morning I had a really great run. One if those runs that remind you exactly why you love running so much and how it is so much more than just getting out and putting one foot in front … Continue reading
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I’m going to Turning Point Scotland HQ
You might remember, back in April, when I ran the London Marathon for charity… I raised money for Turning Point Scotland. You might have even sponsored me – and if you did you helped raise £1,300 plus gift aid to … Continue reading
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Excusitus – Not enough time?
I was thinking the other day… when people say they don’t have enough time to exercise… … there’s 24 hours in a day and 168 hours in a week… and even if you work full time / 40 hrs a … Continue reading
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3.5 weeks progress …
I posted the other week that after a June where I was ill, I started to get back into being more active and eating better (or being careful not to eat like a greedy ba**ard to be precise). https://lornpearsontrains.co.uk/2018/07/04/summer-into-autumn-training-2018/ I … Continue reading
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Wk28 into Wk29
Last week I did 4 runs including a coaching session, and did just the one strength session. My legs felt a little heavy in my run on Friday, probably delayed soreness from squats on Tuesday I’d think. This week I’ll … Continue reading
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