It’s Lunchtime but food can wait as into the work toilets I go to strip off out of my suit, shirt and tie. Mind out of the gutter now, the running gear goes on instead. Another Achilles rehab session about to get under way. Headphones on, tunes lined up. GPS refusing to kick in but … Continue reading Super Falling Star
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The boy with the thorn in his side – Trailfest Solstice Series race 3, 15k
Disclaimer: this has been written quickly as I am off on holiday, but will hopefully give you a flavour. All good things come to an end unfortunately. I have loved the Thursday nights at Mugdock, sneaking out of work early, getting changed in the car, pretending I understand what technical means, and feeling inadequate with … Continue reading The boy with the thorn in his side – Trailfest Solstice Series race 3, 15k
Slip Away – TrailFest Solstice Series race 2 – 12k
So I went back. TrailFest Solstice Series race no 2, to be 12k this time with some promised technical sections. I know, listen to me, I sound like I know all the jargon but I didn’t really know what that meant except it was going to be harder and I felt all the mountain men … Continue reading Slip Away – TrailFest Solstice Series race 2 – 12k
Commercial Alternative – TrailFest Scotland Solstice Trail Series race 1 – 7k
You know it really didn’t take long to get into this trail malarkey. One double rainbow across the field and I was really feeling it. The only quandary was do I keep running hard or stop and take a pic? I picked the wrong one and kept running but thankfully others took some pics and … Continue reading Commercial Alternative – TrailFest Scotland Solstice Trail Series race 1 – 7k
The windmills of your mind
It's not often that I am stuck for words but I have been humbled by the response to my last wee piece on my brother Robert Another Girl Another Planet. I know that this is supposed to be a running blog, but primarily it's my blog, and I was worried about the possible reaction to … Continue reading The windmills of your mind
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