The One and Only / Endless Art – The British and Irish Masters Cross Country International 2022 — Dublin

November 21, 2022November 23, 2022 / markgall / Leave a comment

I want to start positive here, and I WILL start positive here because it is quite a simple bottom line really. I went abroad to run in an international event for Scotland and came home with a medal. That’s the punchline right there. See? I have saved you 5 minutes; you don’t have to read … Continue reading The One and Only / Endless Art – The British and Irish Masters Cross Country International 2022 — Dublin

Blue – The Scottish XC Relays 2019

October 29, 2019 / markgall / 1 Comment

I've been quite fortunate/ unfortunate (delete where applicable) to be involved in the relays with my club this year, not just running them but being involved at the sharp end and competing for medals. Now as I say, it's great scraping the selection, but man it can be a burden, particularly when you are the … Continue reading Blue – The Scottish XC Relays 2019

Ottolenghi – Three little ducks, Strathaven 10k and Scottish XC in a Whippet style

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 / markgall / Leave a comment

It’s great coming back to that point where I can genuinely say I am really enjoying running again. I’m not at my best but with every week I am getting fitter, training better and I am getting myself back in the mix again with no fear, expectations or reservations. That feels brilliant. It was great … Continue reading Ottolenghi – Three little ducks, Strathaven 10k and Scottish XC in a Whippet style

Disappointments

January 17, 2015January 19, 2015 / markgall / Leave a comment

Edited and added 18th January 2015: I always encourage feedback and this post has seen my most negative so far 😉 To make clear, I don't carry any baggage, I tried to be honest and write semi humorously on things that have happened, I am not a professional writer and won't always manage to get … Continue reading Disappointments

Ancient History – My first title and the Sheepskin of Justice.

December 28, 2014December 31, 2014 / markgall / 5 Comments

Today would have been my Dad's 74th Birthday but sadly he is no longer with us. It got me thinking back to when I was young and in my first spell of running and he would always come to the races. And wasn't slow in telling me where I had went wrong. Which was running … Continue reading Ancient History – My first title and the Sheepskin of Justice.