I didn't run from the Thursday until the Sunday as I knew what would happen. Injured. Drop out. Shouted at by Benny. Ridiculed by Ross. To be honest I didn't prepare very well for it even excepting that. I drunk whisky. I ate sweets. Lots of them. And pizza. And a KFC. The most ill … Continue reading “You relay got me” or “there’s no place like gnome”
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Well Tuesday night’s session was a steady 5k out, and a fast 5k back. Benny pulled me aside before it and told me that it would be treated like a time trial for me to prove myself for the first team. I would be competing against someone else, and wouldn’t be told who it was … Continue reading Chatelherowwwwww
Out of, and in my, league
I felt it right to give a wee update prior to tomorrow’s commencement of the (drum roll please) 2015 Motherwell Athletics Club Road Racers Championship and Leagues. Yes indeed. Sky Sports rights currently playing hardball for the televisual rights, but at this moment in time the only place for updates is here and whilst pay … Continue reading Out of, and in my, league
Older and very occasionally wiser.
Firstly talking of older runners all the best to John Quinn, who is older than me and had an op yesterday that will make him stronger and faster, all the best fella. I read something on my lunch break today. The author was about the same age as me and said, amongst other things for … Continue reading Older and very occasionally wiser.
Self assessment, being inspired and being me.
So I'm an accountant by trade. The end of this month sees the self assessment deadline, and a lot of money going into the taxman's coffers. After Tuesday's impromptu but enjoyable rep session it got me thinking. Self assessment. What can I do in my running to shake things up, and who does it affect? … Continue reading Self assessment, being inspired and being me.
Mojo found, and the media tart strikes.
Another post today, imagine that. Mojo well and truly found today. Went along to club tonight even though session cancelled due to ice. About 30 others did the same. We found a non icy bit of road and had an impromptu 8 x 2mins with 1 min recovery session. Loved it. Pushed myself and not … Continue reading Mojo found, and the media tart strikes.
2015 – Bring it on.
Onwards and upwards, and I got quite excited this week when MAC released their proposed races for the 2015 Club Championship. This is the first time I have been eligible so I’d really like to give it a go. It got me thinking of my racing over the last 20 odd years. 1992 – 2010 … Continue reading 2015 – Bring it on.
Tubby last run and lessons learned
So I did what I said and took a few weeks off. Sadly I have eaten like a pig and drunk like a Mccaig. I've put over half a stone on, ouch. Did two 5 milers on Friday and Monday, then today decided to do a 10 miler. There were no legs there. Empty, a … Continue reading Tubby last run and lessons learned
Mistletoe and whine – the xmas handicap
Firstly before I go onto this run I got a big surprise yesterday when I saw that Scottish Athletics on Facebook had picked up on this blog and had posted a link to it with a little article about myself. "Motherwell AC veteran Mark Gallacher is back in cross country after a couple of decades … Continue reading Mistletoe and whine – the xmas handicap
History part 12 – Cross in the Country
I used to be good at Cross Country. Loved it when I was young. Danced up hills. I decided to do my first country season in 25 years and thought I would be not bad at it. Jeezo let me tell you right now how wrong I was. These guys are a different breed. My … Continue reading History part 12 – Cross in the Country
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