Disclaimer: my blogs are written as my own therapy and reminders, always have been, so I make no apologies about them being from my perspective. It’s been almost 6 weeks since my last blog, 40 days, a long time and it has recently felt like longer. 40 days, 960 hours. The equivalent of 1920 episodes … Continue reading Comes a time – When the hamstring sniper pulls the trigger
Confusion – the virtual champion of Scotland.
Disclaimer - the title is totally tongue in cheek, don't take it seriously, I certainly don't. It’s been a month again since my last musings and it’s been a really topsy turvy month with more ups and downs than a kangaroo wearing Alphaflies. I was into my marathon plan but nothing was gelling and nothing … Continue reading Confusion – the virtual champion of Scotland.
The Sound of Drums – there’s hope on the horizon
It’s been a month since my last blog, where I put my heart on my sleeve and let you, the running public, know that I wasn’t finding things easy but that I knew I wasn’t the only person feeling that way. I am honest about it, it took me a while to press publish on … Continue reading The Sound of Drums – there’s hope on the horizon
Weightlifting – We aren’t all PB smashing in lockdown.
Disclaimers - This is my blog about me and how I am feeling. It's representative only of me and also I have to say I've never done weightlifting. I'm the one that even sand kicks in the face on the beach. I've the strength of a watered down glass of Vimto. If you are after … Continue reading Weightlifting – We aren’t all PB smashing in lockdown.
There is a light that never goes out.
We all knew it was coming. Most of us know it is the right thing Most of us accept what needs to be done. I am not going to throw in my usual flippant comments and jokes here because sometimes it's not the right time. You could be unkind and say it never is the … Continue reading There is a light that never goes out.
Going for Gold / Getting Better – Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon 2020
Aye the old Britpoppians amongst you will be rubbing your hands together for the musical double whammy, but these songs have to be earned. Please note this is a one take written in 20 minutes at lunchtime report so sorry for any omissions or mistakes. We are living in funny times, unprecedented times for many, … Continue reading Going for Gold / Getting Better – Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon 2020
All Compasses Go Wild – Jack Crawford Springburn Cup 10k 2020
Disclaimer: I know how I feel about running is different from how others feel and I am glad we are all different. I'll be me, you'll be you and we can all be happy. 🙂 Firstly thanks to all the kind comments on my previous blog on my Maranoiacoronavirusism and glad that the “Get it … Continue reading All Compasses Go Wild – Jack Crawford Springburn Cup 10k 2020
It Might be Time – a new kind of maranoia
I wrote my last blog a month ago, on 3rd February. Since then I have run 227 Miles and most of my sessions have hit the mark, but oooft it has not been easy. The last marathon I did I had to train through the Beast from the East but this has been worse as … Continue reading It Might be Time – a new kind of maranoia
Running – the mid marathon training doubts
I’m 9 weeks into my 18 week plan. 9 weeks away from the Manchester marathon. 9 weeks away from my sub 3 attempt. Note I don’t say latest or first because this is it, my only actual attempt at it, probably my last opportunity before I hit 50. It was never an option before but … Continue reading Running – the mid marathon training doubts
Baby, don’t apologise – the SVHC Relays 2020
What a great week in Marko running land. Marathon training targets hit – great intervals session at the club, a good LT session, a medium long, modest stuff I know but sessions I was dreading were hitting the mark, and that’s all you can do eh? I was in a good mood, even finding two … Continue reading Baby, don’t apologise – the SVHC Relays 2020
