Category Archives: Pacing

Helping Janice PB her 10k

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

Today, at the Jimmy Irvine 10k at Bellahouston, I was fortunate to be able to help another runner achieve a massive PB over over 3 minutes overall and a 6 minute PB on the course. 🙂 Results here / Janice’s Fundraising … Continue reading →

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My Glasgow Marathon = My Lifetime PB :-D

Posted on September 22, 2013 by

Today, Saturday 21st September 2013, I ran my Glasgow Marathon. I had a great run, all over Glasgow. I pushed hard, had fun, winked at an old man, had my cape on, nearly got tripped up by a little dog, … Continue reading →

Posted in Heart Rate, Marathon, Motivation, Pacing | 6 Comments

Wk50 – 13.1M Half Marathon PB

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

I fancied doing a wee half marathon run on my own this weekend. I’ve spent the majority of my runs with others this year, either running with friends, coaching or pacing at events. Apart from the D33 in March I … Continue reading →

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I’m going to be a pacer at the GSR half marathon!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

I got news today that the organisers of the Great Scottish Run want me to be a pacer for the half marathon. 🙂 I was planning on doing the event anyway with a friend of mine Pauline Davies. It’s her … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenge, Pacing, Special Event, Top 10s | 5 Comments

Q. How does pacing work in a Half Mararthon?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

A first time half marathon runner posted a question on my Facebook page and I thought I’d answer it here for her…it might help others thinking the same thing… (thanks for the question Mandy) Q Hi this is my first … Continue reading →

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How to run and enjoy it!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

In the past few months I’ve been helping quite a few people start to run.  Starting out running can be a bit daunting.  Firstly you don’t know how your body will react when you start running and secondly, it’s all … Continue reading →

Posted in Heart Rate, Motivation, Pacing, Run, Running Coach, Speedwork, Top 10s | 6 Comments

How to run FASTER … (and SLOWER!)

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

After my succcesful attempt at running 10k in a set time (50 minutes / 8 minute mile pace) this morning, I thought it would be good to write down some way I’ve found to pick up the pace, or to … Continue reading →

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