Disclaimer: We may find out Santa’s real identity here and he may be irritating, grumpy and bald. For those of you worried by my lack of moaning recently then continue to be upset, worried, and even put off by my blog. I had another couple of weeks where I enjoyed my running. The parkrun renaissance … Continue reading Merry Xmas (everyone) – Jogscotland Christmas Cracker and Santa Dash
Everything I give you – parkruns and Jimmy Irvine 10k, and a newer outlook
Forgive me blogpeeps it has been a month since my last blog. And to be perfectly honest there nearly wasn't another one. In the last few months as my running has become directionless while my form slides from all recognition, so has my desire to do blogs. With the shortlist for the Running Awards looming … Continue reading Everything I give you – parkruns and Jimmy Irvine 10k, and a newer outlook
Build – Including cake, Blackpool prom and Strathclyde parkrun 378
The last wee blog had me running through the trees unscathed, but the real question was going to be whether I could sustain that. But before that, remember this wee blog is nominated for the running awards. If you felt you would like to vote it’s under publications and online/ blog. markgallmac – the most irritating … Continue reading Build – Including cake, Blackpool prom and Strathclyde parkrun 378
Through the trees – That first run in a while.
This is a short one today you'll be glad to know. Three weeks since my last run. An operation on my nose and breathing that doesn't seem at this moment in time to have worked. I've been stuck in not being able to do much, but one thing I have been able to do is … Continue reading Through the trees – That first run in a while.
6 Days – A week on the sidelines looking in
Disclaimers: OK it's 7 days including op day. But one day is the difference between DJ Shadow and Craig David so I'll take the pedantic hit for the sake of your musical threshold. There were no Wednesday shenanigans. I know people have long term bad injuries and illnesses etc, this is just me, tongue and cheek … Continue reading 6 Days – A week on the sidelines looking in
Review – Runderwear Running Briefs
Disclaimer : It is safe to read on. There are no pictures of me wearing pants in this review. Or in any review. Be safe retinas. You know I’ve been thinking a lot recently. That’s a dangerous thing especially for me. My mind is more complex than a Dalek trying to solve a Rubik’s cube. … Continue reading Review – Runderwear Running Briefs
Intro – The Running Awards 2018
It's an honour to have been nominated again for blog of the year at the 2018 Running Awards so for anyone who has ended up here by mistake, or nosiness and want to know what it's all about it's only fair to shed a little light. In 2017 I was lucky enough to catch the … Continue reading Intro – The Running Awards 2018
Slow Down – Pacing the 2017 Cumbernauld 10k
Disclaimer: I enjoyed pacing and didn't miss racing. I know. Don't tell anyone. Oh, and last year as many of you know I was fortunate to get the silver award at the Running Awards in the best blog category. Well the long list has opened for this year, and I'm automatically entered. If you like … Continue reading Slow Down – Pacing the 2017 Cumbernauld 10k
Trailing in the wake – Stirling 10k 2017
I know, two in quick succession. Be spoiled happy blogpeeps. Playlist at the magical markgallmac playlist. It's the tunes from these blogs. Stirling 10k. Last year I went out hard PB chasing and the legs went with two to go. Finished weary but was pleased I had given it a go. 38.53, and never turn down a … Continue reading Trailing in the wake – Stirling 10k 2017
Two thousand and seventeen – a brand new lesson
Disclaimer: I originally wrote this for an online retailer but our timings didn't correlate and it's shelf life about over since I've ran another race since, but please give it a go. I'm a loser and I'm good with it 🙂 where I say yesterday it's now last weekend, but you get that. It's yesterday … Continue reading Two thousand and seventeen – a brand new lesson
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