Bless me Strava for I have sinned. It has been seven weeks since my last race. I didn’t actually quite mean it to be so long but after an overload of races in June and July the plan was to ease it back a couple of weeks then build up for a few track PB … Continue reading Roads – the PODfather Stirling 10k 2022
Races
The Unforgettable Fire – Kilmaurs 5k and English Masters Inter Area Track and Field champs
I know I have been racing a lot recently and I am looking forward to a spell away from it but me being me I wasn't going to do it that easily. Where would be the fun it that? Last blog was from the start of the week and the Masters relays was such brilliant … Continue reading The Unforgettable Fire – Kilmaurs 5k and English Masters Inter Area Track and Field champs
Kool Thing – the LSK SVHC Scottish Masters Road Relays 2022
I love these relays. Usually taking place at the end of January it’s a good wee guide to see how the winter training is going, and for the likes of me usually no pressure as I’ve tended to be Motherwell C or D team, at a stretch B, so if not much in the legs … Continue reading Kool Thing – the LSK SVHC Scottish Masters Road Relays 2022
Think for a minute – Scottish Athletics Masters track and field champs 2022
Sometimes it can be entertaining to write your thoughts straight after a race but sometimes you can be glad you waited. I know I've been the most irritating runner in Scotland for a while now, but I would have probably hit a new level. The most irritatingtaterest of all, but it's what I am, so … Continue reading Think for a minute – Scottish Athletics Masters track and field champs 2022
Beauty #2/ Where’s your head at? – SVHC Clydebank 5K and the Scottish Mile 2022
I wasn't even going to bother blogging about these as hardly anyone reads these things anymore anyway but things change all the time. This one is for my old noggin so I can look back at it. You can plan your life away but things always happen to change your plans and all you can … Continue reading Beauty #2/ Where’s your head at? – SVHC Clydebank 5K and the Scottish Mile 2022
Other Voices – Roon the Toon / Scottish 10k Championships 2022
The hardest blogs I find to write are the ones where I have done well and achieved something. There I have said it. It is down there in black and white. Or maybe I’ll make it mauve as a limited edition, probably not though as I am not really sure what mauve actually is to … Continue reading Other Voices – Roon the Toon / Scottish 10k Championships 2022
Sub-culture – The Monument Mile Classic 2022
So let’s be honest here, I am in the twilight of my running career and I mean that in a nice way and in a respectful way to myself. Now hold fire Mr Angry Keyboard man and hear me out, I can already see the smoke coming off your fingers, easy there tiger. It’s not … Continue reading Sub-culture – The Monument Mile Classic 2022
Never Give Up – the Sri Chimnoy Scottish 5k championships 2022
Disclaimer: This is my own personal blog about my own wee achievements. Occasionally things come together and I get a good result. If that happens I will celebrate it here to remember how it feels, because believe me, there are enough bad ones. The 12th May 2019 and it’s a hot, sunny day in Coatbridge. … Continue reading Never Give Up – the Sri Chimnoy Scottish 5k championships 2022
Everyday Stranger – British Masters and Grangemouth Round the Houses 10k champs 2022
Disclaimer: This is just a wee blog of race I ran. Just for me. I find it cathartic to get it out and put it down and then I carry on. Aye I know I'm weird but I'm doing no harm. It's here if you're bored and want a 5 minute diversion. 10k racing. Oh … Continue reading Everyday Stranger – British Masters and Grangemouth Round the Houses 10k champs 2022
Cocoon – The Tom Scott Road races round the loch 6k(ish)
This won't be a long one you'll be glad to know. A short one because I did the short race. And because I'm short. Just a wee reminder to myself. About the race that is, I always know I'm short. Now I love the Tom Scott road races. The 10 miler is one of my … Continue reading Cocoon – The Tom Scott Road races round the loch 6k(ish)
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