Disclaimer and background: As the lurgy continues to ravage my house I found myself with a bit of extra time. So I am writing a blog entry in 2 parts. One on the Sunday, the one after the Wednesday race. It'll be as disjointed as an episode of River City, with less believable characters. The … Continue reading We can’t stop what’s coming – the first 800m race since 1989.
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Battleflag – is Scottish running as good as they say?
Disclaimer: I have done no research and have written this in about 8 minutes. It’s a partly tongue in cheek piece with a degree of truth designed to stimulate debate and is full of questions without any facts. Love to hear your views. This may be a controversial statement but Scottish Athletics maybe isn’t as rosy as … Continue reading Battleflag – is Scottish running as good as they say?
Concrete Schoolyard – 10 Things I Learned about Marathons
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory” Dr Seuss. Sent to me by my wife. She nailed it for me. Yep. Almost a week on and a little bit of reflection before I move on and hit the short stuff again (no not you Jimmy Krankie, don’t … Continue reading Concrete Schoolyard – 10 Things I Learned about Marathons
Overcome/ Hell is round the corner – a few days in London
Disclaimer : welcome to anyone new reading this blog. My blogs have no angle, no attempt to grab a share of any market, it's me, my feelings, my thoughts and my moans. And man, do I moan 🙂 This will be a long one, so strap in, get a cuppa, and prepare to shake your … Continue reading Overcome/ Hell is round the corner – a few days in London
Thieves like us – the unsung heroes of the Maraselfish
Thanks to everyone for their support over the last few months of marathon training. I am very pleased to have done an extra article in conjunction with run 4 it which can be found here and is all about my Maranoia. If you like it? Let them know. So it's the weekend before London. Last small but … Continue reading Thieves like us – the unsung heroes of the Maraselfish
Hard to Handle – Strathclyde parkrun 350 and Tom Scott 10 miles 2017
Disclaimer: You know me by now, if nothing else I’m honest if not a little irritating, deluded and self deprecating. This has been a week that’s exhausted a lot of the running emotions and I won’t pretend it has been my best. Some people will get to the end and tell me to lighten up. … Continue reading Hard to Handle – Strathclyde parkrun 350 and Tom Scott 10 miles 2017
Weather Experience – The Alloa Half Marathon 2017
http://www.facebook.com/markgallmac Twitter: @vanhaddock Disclaimer :These are the views of a man who still hasn’t had a beer since December 31st (London, get your Peroni in for 23rd April...). And who had a lovely chocolate cake last night. Cake is good. I know that my runs are good to some and poor to others. But to me … Continue reading Weather Experience – The Alloa Half Marathon 2017
When Love breaks down – Cambuslang 10k and pacing parkrun
http://www.facebook.com/markgallmac Twitter: @vanhaddock Disclaimer : these are the rants of a man who found out this week that he has the hands of an extra large woman. Some may find that good, some may find that bad. If you find that arousing then I'm scared. So last week had ended on a bad run. And … Continue reading When Love breaks down – Cambuslang 10k and pacing parkrun
Necessary Evil/ Cominagetcha – the worst run ever
http://www.facebook.com/markgallmac Twitter: @vanhaddock Disclaimer : these are the rants of an irrational and moody middle aged runner who should know better, but won't ever learn. And that's just fine. Monday recovery run? Slow, sore, but check. Tuesday 5k out slow and sub 20 back. Nice. Wednesday weary but still a decent wee 1 hour run. Thursday … Continue reading Necessary Evil/ Cominagetcha – the worst run ever
Sensitize -failing plans, cleansing and another Livi trip
http://www.facebook.com/markgallmac Disclaimer : these are the rants of me and of no one with any common sense, manners or knowledge of anything running based. I'm OK with that. Sensitize. According to the dictionary "Cause (someone or something) to respond to certain stimuli; make sensitive." Also "to give someone some experience or knowledge of a particular … Continue reading Sensitize -failing plans, cleansing and another Livi trip
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