Ibiza was all inclusive, and being an accountant I got my money's worth. Put almost a stone on but didn't care. Magic time. Took me a few weeks to work it back off and find my form again but at the end of July/ Start of August I felt I was training really well. The … Continue reading History part 10 – Hitting the targets.
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History Part 9 – Interlude
It was a week until I was able to run again and by that stage I was in Ibiza with Elaine and the boys. I took my running stuff with me including a brand new pair of Nike Pegasus 31, my wee pressie to myself. On the 14 days there I managed 10 runs, always … Continue reading History Part 9 – Interlude
History Part 8 – MAC, finding my feet.
So for ages I'd seen joining a club as a big thing. Peter from Motherwell was also a Jogscotland leader. I'd always hoped he'd pull me aside and say I was running well, would I like to come along to Motherwell and try out? I know, how American. Then I'd go to the mall and … Continue reading History Part 8 – MAC, finding my feet.
History Part 7 – The jogscotland weeble
First things first and many of you won't know this but I am a very shy individual. Back in September 2012 I was low on confidence too. But myself and Jim joined jogscotland. It's a community running thing. It helps a lot of people. It helped me a lot but I won't pretend I loved … Continue reading History Part 7 – The jogscotland weeble
History Part 6: The Bitterest Pill.
Its the Monday morning and I am struggling to get out of bed. It's ok, wee bit of pain and stiffness, by the end of the week it will be gone. By the end of the week I was in fact doubled up on the kitchen floor unable to stand. Over the following few weeks … Continue reading History Part 6: The Bitterest Pill.
History part 5: My first GSR and the fallout.
So we entered for the Great Scottish Run 10k in Glasgow to be run the first week in September 2011. Did a few runs, nothing mad, then the week before it I gave parkrun a try again. I ran it like a man possessed, probably overstretching a bit but finished in a new PB of … Continue reading History part 5: My first GSR and the fallout.
History Part 4: MHFS 10k 2011
I've ran many races you know. Most of them pre my 20s where I probably ran at least one race on average a week. I doubt I was ever as nervous as this, nor did I ever enjoy crossing finish line as much as this. Yeah I won't keep you in suspense, I made it … Continue reading History Part 4: MHFS 10k 2011
History Part 3: The Road to Bellahouston
So it took me a month to get out again. It’s the end of April. And there are just over 8 weeks to go and I have done nothing. I thought everyone would forget all about it, but no, there is Producer Jim hassling me to go out, as he says he’s in bad condition … Continue reading History Part 3: The Road to Bellahouston
History part 2: Geckos and Silver Shadows
So I’m a bit of a music geek. Bit of anything except Leo Sayer (that’ll come later). I had played a bit of football for a few years but once my little ones came along there was no time. So there’s no exercise or socialising or anything really. It’s myself and my fiancee working all … Continue reading History part 2: Geckos and Silver Shadows
History Part 1: Throwing spikes at the Scottish selector…
So it's 1990. I've been running for 8 years or so as a junior boy, senior boy, youth and junior man up here in Scotland. Whilst not an Olympic contender I've been reasonable. I've ran for Hamilton Harriers, moved to Cambuslang Harriers, for my school, Lanarkshire, West of Scotland and once for Scotland Juniors. I've … Continue reading History Part 1: Throwing spikes at the Scottish selector…
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