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
Races
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
Something for the Weekend – Scottish 5k and LAAA 3000m OGM
Apologies first of all, as due to my utter daftness in running two races in three days at my age it's a longer blog, a mixed up blog, and no doubt an overlong tedious blog. I'm not Ello, but he's still out there, so stop pining. If you say his name three times into a … Continue reading Something for the Weekend – Scottish 5k and LAAA 3000m OGM
Mellow Doubt – Victoria parkrun 274
I know. There were mighty bearded people in Buffs plus Arthur who ran 53 miles over the West Highland Way, people who smashed their Marathon dreams and drams in London and Stirling (guest blog to follow, don’t worry :)) and then there was wee Speirsy smashing his 10k best in Arran for his first ever … Continue reading Mellow Doubt – Victoria parkrun 274
Chemical Beats – the Grangemouth Round the Houses 10k 2019.
A two song special this week, because I couldn't have a happy blog here with a Smiths song as the main one. Doesn't mean that you escape it because its the Round the Houses 10k race at Grangemouth, that sea of salubrious sunshine. "William, it was really nothing" by the Smiths eloquently begins "The rain … Continue reading Chemical Beats – the Grangemouth Round the Houses 10k 2019.
Harmony Hall – The Tom Scott 10 mile road race 2019
Disclaimer: This is a personal blog. As I have to keep stating I know my runs and times seem good to some, modest to others, poor to others, if I talk about a good time I am talking about in relation to me. I will make sure that I put (for me) as we go … Continue reading Harmony Hall – The Tom Scott 10 mile road race 2019
Makes no sense at all – Troon parkrun and Scottish Six Stage Road Relay 2019
Confidence can take days, weeks, months even years to build up but it can disappear just like that. My confidence had been building up ever since my 3000m win at the Emirates and that combined with a lot of hard graft had seen me PB at 5k and demolish my 10k PB. But you read … Continue reading Makes no sense at all – Troon parkrun and Scottish Six Stage Road Relay 2019
No Distraction – The Jack Crawford Springburn Cup 10k 2019
Now I am no youngster, you all know that. I'm long in the tooth, bald on the head, been around the block, know that injury can come in many shapes and size, be it toothbrush shaped, poodle shaped or just general old-aged wear and tear. After two consecutive sub 18 5ks my next quest was … Continue reading No Distraction – The Jack Crawford Springburn Cup 10k 2019
markgall 