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Wk52 – 5.1M Tempo Queens Park

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Wednesday morning and as it’s the only day I’m at work over the Festive Period, I thought I’d squeeze in a wee run before work to get it out of the way.  I didn’t do anything on Tuesday apart from … Continue reading →

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It pays to provide feedback…

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

The other night I ordered some shorts (and a few other bits and bobs from the good people at Start Fitness.  Based in the North East of England they are a good wee sportswear company with lots of brands, at … Continue reading →

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Not enough shut eye…

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Monday morning and the night before I’d woken at 4am and couldn’t get back to sleep. I think I was thinking about work (swimming teaching) and what I’m going to do with a few kids to get them to progress. … Continue reading →

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Are you trying to run faster?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Perhaps now is a good time for this post. I’ve acheived 6 pbs in the last 5 months, my most recent was the Glasgow Women’s 10k which I aimed to complete in 45 minutes, and finished in 43:51! How do … Continue reading →

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New running gear

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

I spoled myself a little and shelled out on a new pair of Nike Tempo shorts and a new Nike vest top. I got them from sheactive. The shorts are so comfy!! And I’ll be using them for the 10k race … Continue reading →

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10k and Half Marathon training plans

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

One of my friends asked me if I knew any links to training plans for half marathons … of course I do… there’s the City Runs plans, the Runners World plans, the Jog Scotland plans, the Running Network plans, the … Continue reading →

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Wk10 – 10k in the rain

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Wednesday night and my friend picked me up from work so that we could go straight to the start of the women’s 10k route and run it before it got dark. It was raining quite heavily, and it ended up … Continue reading →

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