Apologies, first of all here is a wee rant before I get to the action. I will put a big RANT ENDED when the rant has ended so you can miss this bit out and carry on if you so desire. There will be pictures. So here is the problem with this blogging thing that … Continue reading Spirit – The Great Scottish Run Half Marathon 2019
Races
There’s always someone cooler than you – Going sub 17 at parkrun
It genuinely surprises me that people still on occasion take 5 minutes out and read these ramblings. Oh I know it’s probably well past its sell by date, but it’s been a big part of me along with my running for more than a few years now so I can’t let it just stop just … Continue reading There’s always someone cooler than you – Going sub 17 at parkrun
Deployed – Cumbernauld 10k 2019
It’s hard to explain, to put into words, and quite frankly as you are all aware I score as highly on eloquence as H from Steps would score on a “Legends of Rock” Top Trumps card. What’s that? Oh aye where was I before I drifted off on that sea of piffle patter? Aye, hard … Continue reading Deployed – Cumbernauld 10k 2019
Get the message – LAAA 3000m 2019 and some Strathclyde parkrun pacing
New blog. Even when we get it wrong we get to go again. "Aye I was annoyed last week, not with the world, not with running, not even with still not understanding the finale of “Lost” all those years ago but simply with myself."
Behind the Glass – Strathclyde parkrun, Shettleston OGM and the Scottish Masters 10,000m
As I have said before, running can be a funny business unless you are reading this blog. I'll try and keep the heavy stuff as brief as I can as I could probably do a 200,000 word thesis on the peculiarities of the Gallacher Heid, but I will save that for open university. Last blog … Continue reading Behind the Glass – Strathclyde parkrun, Shettleston OGM and the Scottish Masters 10,000m
Fifteen Minutes – Shettleston OGM 3000m 2019
None in two months then two in a week. I know what am I like with these blogs? First of all a big thanks to all who commented across all social medias on Sunday’s blog, really appreciated, abuse was at a minimum which is always nice 🙂 So having had my first race in ages … Continue reading Fifteen Minutes – Shettleston OGM 3000m 2019
Human Racing – a round up to the Paisley 10k 2019
It's been a while. Two months off. Not off running, but writing a blog. I do have some reasons, some good, some not so good, some justifiable, and I actually didn't know if I would ever do another, or if I ever felt like doing another. I don't even know if I will finish this … Continue reading Human Racing – a round up to the Paisley 10k 2019
A different Bob/ The Kick inside of me – BMC GAA Miler meet and CSSAL 3000m
Another week and some more track. After last week’s lung busting mile it was back to the 3000 to see if I could chip away at the 10.09 I set a few weeks back and try and get near that holy grail of sub 10 minutes. Why do I pick these targets that are so … Continue reading A different Bob/ The Kick inside of me – BMC GAA Miler meet and CSSAL 3000m
Try Try Try / Close to me – Cambuslang DBTR 10K and Stirling Monument Mile
There's a common theme all the way through this blog which takes in two very different disciplines. I can't deny that for me I have been running really well recently and I am also well aware that with my age in particular I am going to hit that brick wall soon and the progress will … Continue reading Try Try Try / Close to me – Cambuslang DBTR 10K and Stirling Monument Mile
Seconds – The Drumpellier 5k 2019
OK let’s cut to the chase. If you are one of those ones who has indeed found me irritating in the past then I warn you, this one will have you reaching for the markgallmac voodoo doll or for the keyboard to proclaim your indignation at my attitude under a catchy nom de plume. Oh … Continue reading Seconds – The Drumpellier 5k 2019
