Tag Archives: long

Exercising whilst fasted

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

At the end of August 2012 I began experimenting with Intermittent Fasting.  Firstly, one day a week, without exercise (for 10 weeks), and now I’ve moved onto 2 days a week with exercise (see more here for the duration of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

So it’s come to that time of the week for my Thursday thoughts… the end of my week has been overshadowed by the fact that I can’t help but take notice of the weather forecast for the weekend… for Saturday … Continue reading →

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7 week Half Marathon plan

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Following my post yesterday about how to increase your mileage from 10k up to half marathon distance, another friend asked me if I thought it would be too much of an ask for him to aim to run a half … Continue reading →

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Q: Running Long and thoughts on runs

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Someone at work asked me a few questions about running today, and I thought I’d answer them on here for her… 🙂 How do you increase the distance you generally run (from 10k)? First of all you need to decide … Continue reading →

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The end of my Winter Ultra Run Challenge…how has it gone?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

It is coming to the end of my Winter Ultra Run Challenge, where I was going to test myself (and my training plan) to see if I thought I could run the 53 miles that is the Highland Fling from … Continue reading →

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Wiped out after my long run….

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Whole body tired.   Calves feel like bricks.  Slightly stiff shoulders.  Very hungry tummy.  That’s how I feel today: my long run hangover continues.  🙂 It’s two days after my long run on Saturday and I’m not actually too sore.  But … Continue reading →

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Weather and route for my next long run

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

The weather on Saturday morning (29th October) is meant to be pouring rain (10’C ish) … although the forecast said that last week and it didn’t rain once! It will be my first proper run on the West Highland Way (as … Continue reading →

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Wk43 – Training Plan

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

After a good rest over the weekend: Friday: Rest day Saturday: 12 mile walk Sunday: Took my niece swimming and taught swimming for 4 hours. Monday morning: Lie in, swim later. I’m planning on the following training this week: Monday … Continue reading →

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Wk40 – 24.5M Glasgow to Milngavie and back

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

As I was lacing up my Saucony running trainers this morning, I thought to myself – ‘my trainers are so nice and clean.’ – I think I thought to soon. Saturday morning, 8am I was lacing up my nice shining … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for my long run

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

So I was thinking about my 20 mile run to Milngavie and back on Saturday.  I’m considering my pace, what time I’ll leave and my energy for the run. My Pace I’m looking back to the marathon distance I did … Continue reading →

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