This will come as no surprise to most of you but I don’t really know what I am doing. It’s true. Last year running wise I had a massive focus, I knew I wanted to compete at the steeplechase. My aims were in black and white, no dubiety; I knew exactly what I wanted. I … Continue reading Change my Mind – Shettleston 10k 2022 and Livi 800
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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
All Compasses Go Wild – Jack Crawford Springburn Cup 10k 2020
Disclaimer: I know how I feel about running is different from how others feel and I am glad we are all different. I'll be me, you'll be you and we can all be happy. 🙂 Firstly thanks to all the kind comments on my previous blog on my Maranoiacoronavirusism and glad that the “Get it … Continue reading All Compasses Go Wild – Jack Crawford Springburn Cup 10k 2020
Repetition – the year that was 2019
“Eastenders was hilarious tonight” “No barcode mate? No worries” “Loving Gavin Hinde’s new perm” “Ach Brexit doesn’t matter, let’s all just get pissed” Jacob Rees Mogg “I had a lot of luck today” John Speirs “My brother is my best pal” Noel Gallagher “High flying St Mirren” “I didn’t like it…. I thought it was … Continue reading Repetition – the year that was 2019
Roadrunner – the Strathaven 10k 2019
Are we there yet? Is the season finished yet? At least there's a XC lull and it's back to the roads. I’ve had my double peak this year and pretty much nailed what I tried to do but even though last week’s XC showed that the tank is about empty but I still have another couple … Continue reading Roadrunner – the Strathaven 10k 2019
Gritty Shaker/ Icing on the cake – Men’s 10k and Brian Goodwin 10k 2019
The body is a peculiar thing it really is. In so many of my posts and blogs it has been all about the head and how it reacted blah blah blah, and yes the mental aspect of the sport and what we do is crucial but sometimes it’s not the be all and end all. … Continue reading Gritty Shaker/ Icing on the cake – Men’s 10k and Brian Goodwin 10k 2019
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
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.
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
Father’s Child – The Men’s 10k Glasgow 2018
Sometimes you have to look back to look forward. I was spoiled at the start of the year with my Marathon and 5k PBs and naively thought that I could carry this over to other distances and genuinely thought I could start running consistently below 38 minutes for 10k. I planned out my races to … Continue reading Father’s Child – The Men’s 10k Glasgow 2018
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