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Category Archives: Challenge
Wk20 – Today I ran a 4.3M adventure
Today I ran an adventure, for those who can’t. Well, it wasn’t much of an adventure actually. 4.3 miles around one of my regular running routes. But it was better than staying in bed that’s for sure. The alarm went … Continue reading
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Run an Adventure, for those who can’t.
I miss running, and I’ve come up with an idea to hopefully get me, and perhaps you, running more (if we choose to!) 😉 It doesn’t matter how fast, or slow or how far you go. Just run. Run an … Continue reading
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Addicted to… Life?
We all have habits, ways of living that are very different from person to person. Habits make up the things you do in life, but what happens when habits turn into addictions? I’ve already written about habits and routine here. … Continue reading
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How to get structured productive days
These days it seems multitasking is a necessary and maybe requires to be part of every day living. But sometimes doing 5 things at once means you take too much on and take much longer to finish things. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading
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What a difference a year makes
This time last year it was a heatwave. 22’C and sunny all week. I was out running in shorts and vests and walking in parks sunning myself. This year it’s baltic, windy and snowing. This time last year my awesome … Continue reading
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In the news…
At the start of the year, I decided I’d train to run the Glasgow Marathon (route from 1983)… and I’ve also liked the Glasgow Marathon Facebook Page too. So far it has gained over 1,000 likes and the owner hopes to … Continue reading
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Habits and Routines
We all have habits, good and bad, and routines which help us to get by day to day without thinking about things too much. Bad habit are usually things which would be good if we changed, and good habits are … Continue reading
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12 week Marathon Training Plan (sneak preview)
As I’ve already mentioned, I’m planning on training for a marathon this Spring. I aim to include around 465 miles of running over 13 weeks, and compliment my running with strength work, rest and plenty of good food, water (nutrition) … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 week, health, healthy-living, marathon, plan, strength work, training, work rest
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So this is Christmas, and what have we done?
So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. 2012 was a bit of a strange year for me… I seemed to change direction quite a bit… less competing in my own … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, achievements, challenges
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Glasgow Marathon?
For more info on the Glasgow Marathon cause – like the Glasgow Marathon Facebook page here. So, I want to do a marathon in 2013. I can’t decide what one to do, and to be honest, none are sticking out … Continue reading
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