Well my running still sadly lacking as I've had a foot problem to go along with the (easing) back issues, so not much to report there. A slow couple of miles to test the foot today, and came out of that one ok, so will see how it goes over the next few days. This … Continue reading Who are you? (doo do doo do)
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Wouldn’t it be nice
Note that these are the personal views of an old bitter man who has seen better days, and not the views of Motherwell AC, Mark Yardley or the IOC. As usual it's all subjective and what's good to me is poor for others, and what's poor for me is good for others. Etc. Want my … Continue reading Wouldn’t it be nice
You snooze, you lose, to that man Hughes.
Disclaimer moved from bottom to top to make this totally clear and transparent: This is all tongue in cheek and I have had (for me) a brilliant and enjoyable season. Well done to all who took part in all the championships this season, and especially those who, like me, exceeded their expectations. For all of … Continue reading You snooze, you lose, to that man Hughes.
Down but not yet out
Note: these are my personal views, and not those of Motherwell AC, Scottish Athletics or Jax Teller. As I had said previously I am currently waiting for NHS physio due to ongoing problems. Thinking I can at least manage to run moderately whilst I am waiting I put myself forward for selection for the MAC … Continue reading Down but not yet out
Starting back more gingerly than Lulu drinking a can of Irn Bru with Ross Burton – Tollcross parkrun
I've been good, really, I have. Tuesday i didn't do the time trial, I helped out and did a few k before it and during it. Tommy had a great run , PBing and took over from me at the top of the Time Trial league and is now red hot favourite to win it, … Continue reading Starting back more gingerly than Lulu drinking a can of Irn Bru with Ross Burton – Tollcross parkrun
Barney Sumner or Shaun Ryder?
Aka Blue Monday or the Happy Mondays? It's the last day of August. The most honking of honking running months I have had since Nov 2013 - March 2014. Away and do one August and may your next Jobbie be a hedgehog. I’m not patient. I really try to be but I am not. I … Continue reading Barney Sumner or Shaun Ryder?
An Unexpected Groovy Treat – Victoria parkrun
I continued my running ethic when I returned home and did a track session on the Saturday (Pyramid of 200 400 600 800 800 600 400 200, I toiled but had a good training buddy in Coach John) and a ten miler up to and round Chatelherault on Sunday. An ambitious 6 sessions in 6 … Continue reading An Unexpected Groovy Treat – Victoria parkrun
Polaroid Series Race 2 – Dumbarton
Now this wee entry isn’t quite as jubilant as last week’s. Not because of the result but really due to the whole thing. This was to be quite a strange one. I have to confess to overindulging after my first sub 40 at Helensburgh last week. Whisky, chocolate, takeaways, my diet was absolutely awful and … Continue reading Polaroid Series Race 2 – Dumbarton
Shake it like Polaroid picture – very brief update
Yep I'm daft. I switched from my Clydebank 10k entry to doing the full Polaroid series. 4 10k races in 4 weeks. Starting tomorrow. You get free shades you know. Or sports sunglasses to be more accurate. I like free. Scott Dickson modelled a pair on his birthday for me, looking good. Aim is still … Continue reading Shake it like Polaroid picture – very brief update
I do Balfron-fron, I do Balfron.
I have to be honest, I feel like a bit of a fraud even doing a blog on this today. It's about a 10k. I know people who at the weekend did a 53 mile ultra, the London Marathon, medalled in the European Duathlon championships and full kudos to all of them. I marvel at … Continue reading I do Balfron-fron, I do Balfron.
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