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Monthly Archives: March 2019
Alloa Half Marathon 2019
Today was due to be a lovely Spring day, ideal conditions for the Alloa Half Marathon (and quite a difference from this time last year when it was snowed off!). Audrey has run the race a few times and always … Continue reading
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What holidays are for…
This holiday was all about a reset… a break… time out… after a very busy 15 months at work and the end of a project for me… it’s time to take a break. Let my brain have a rest and … Continue reading
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Just entered the Roon the Toon 10k
I just entered the Roon the Toon 10k… which takes place on the 9th June… why don’t you enter too… ? https://www.entrycentral.com/roonthetoon
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Wk12 into Wk13
Last week I had a good week re training, with two full strength sessions, and two bodyweight Strength sessions, four little-ish runs and a quick bike tabata. I managed to finish off my two x three sessions of full body … Continue reading
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Celebrate what is different
I remember a friend of mine a long while back saying I was ‘unique’… I could have taken that as a bit of a negative judgement, or I could have taken it as I did, as a compliment. Unique, different, … Continue reading
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Wk11 into Wk12 & 13
Last week I had some good training sessions and managed to keep on top of my work too. I felt recovered from the Inverness Half marathon ok. I was a bit tired ok the Monday and Tuesday, but a nice … Continue reading
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Up and up and up, but in a good way
If you know me, you know I like numbers… well below are some numbers that I’m happy with. It seems that my training is working, even with the busy-ness of work on top. You’ll also know that I know how … Continue reading
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New album
Here’s a new album I’ve downloaded, 60 songs, 5 hours. Should be good in the gym.
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Wk10 into Wk11
Last week I got 3 runs and 2 strength sessions done, including the race on Sunday. I had some travel and rest days, and today I took another rest day and travelled back. My body isn’t too sore / no … Continue reading
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Inverness Half Marathon 2019
I don’t know what it was but I had a feeling the Inverness half marathon this year wouldn’t be as good as last years one. Be it less training by me, or me being in a bit of an uncertain … Continue reading
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