So I went back. TrailFest Solstice Series race no 2, to be 12k this time with some promised technical sections. I know, listen to me, I sound like I know all the jargon but I didn’t really know what that meant except it was going to be harder and I felt all the mountain men … Continue reading Slip Away – TrailFest Solstice Series race 2 – 12k
Races
The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues – Roon the Toon 10k 2018
7 am on Sunday morning and off goes the alarm. Lying there in my comfy bed beside my gorgeous wife, listening to the dog snore on the floor, with the previous night’s takeaway shouting from my stomach the temptation to just hit the alarm and roll back over to sleep was more than just a … Continue reading The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues – Roon the Toon 10k 2018
Commercial Alternative – TrailFest Scotland Solstice Trail Series race 1 – 7k
You know it really didn’t take long to get into this trail malarkey. One double rainbow across the field and I was really feeling it. The only quandary was do I keep running hard or stop and take a pic? I picked the wrong one and kept running but thankfully others took some pics and … Continue reading Commercial Alternative – TrailFest Scotland Solstice Trail Series race 1 – 7k
Hot Hot Hot – Strathclyde parkrun 407 and Alloa Half marathon 2018
Disclaimer: Some people like running in the cold or wind better than in the heat and vice versa. One man’s food is another man’s poison. If you ran it yesterday you’ll know how tricky it was. Jargon: To CeeLo – to sweat like the rapper CeeLo Green wearing a woollen polo neck, football socks and … Continue reading Hot Hot Hot – Strathclyde parkrun 407 and Alloa Half marathon 2018
Flathead – the Drumpellier 5k 2018
Disclaimer: The mellow Marko of late is replaced today by the older irritating one. This is an honest account of how I feel after this week’s racing and I know many of you won’t get where I am trying to come from, as although I write, and a lot, I can’t always adequately put down … Continue reading Flathead – the Drumpellier 5k 2018
On Track/ On your own – the GAA BMC 10,000m 2018
A marathon free zone this blog I'm afraid. Apart from saying thanks to all 3000+ of you that read my London GFA rant. Aye this one, Moving the goalposts My most read blog ever which is decent for a 5 minute haddock attack but rant over and I’m all good ,and appreciated the feedback both in favour … Continue reading On Track/ On your own – the GAA BMC 10,000m 2018
What’s the frequency Kenneth – Strathclyde parkrun 395
I believe there is a book and a film called “Let’s talk about Kevin.” I have never seen it or fancied watching it, but then I am originally from Paisley and now live in Lanarkshire, so pretty much I am to culture what Ed Sheeran is to inconspicuousness. I doubt it is on the same … Continue reading What’s the frequency Kenneth – Strathclyde parkrun 395
Merry Xmas (everyone) – Jogscotland Christmas Cracker and Santa Dash
Disclaimer: We may find out Santa’s real identity here and he may be irritating, grumpy and bald. For those of you worried by my lack of moaning recently then continue to be upset, worried, and even put off by my blog. I had another couple of weeks where I enjoyed my running. The parkrun renaissance … Continue reading Merry Xmas (everyone) – Jogscotland Christmas Cracker and Santa Dash
Slow Down – Pacing the 2017 Cumbernauld 10k
Disclaimer: I enjoyed pacing and didn't miss racing. I know. Don't tell anyone. Oh, and last year as many of you know I was fortunate to get the silver award at the Running Awards in the best blog category. Well the long list has opened for this year, and I'm automatically entered. If you like … Continue reading Slow Down – Pacing the 2017 Cumbernauld 10k
Trailing in the wake – Stirling 10k 2017
I know, two in quick succession. Be spoiled happy blogpeeps. Playlist at the magical markgallmac playlist. It's the tunes from these blogs. Stirling 10k. Last year I went out hard PB chasing and the legs went with two to go. Finished weary but was pleased I had given it a go. 38.53, and never turn down a … Continue reading Trailing in the wake – Stirling 10k 2017
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