Firstly a huge thank you to the response to my last blog. From PMs to texts to comments to messages to conversations, I really appreciate every one who went out their way to acknowledge how I had been feeling, ask how I was feeling, and just offer me friendly words. Genuinely, it's humbling to see … Continue reading Streets of your town – The Paisley 10k 2017
Falling to pieces – 50 miles, 800m, 5k and others
Disclaimer : This is my blog. And I have always used it as therapy for me. Be kind. This one a mixed bag, so some extra tunes, moans and races. It has been a while since my last blog. And as you will see it's not been from lack of running, or racing. Or anything … Continue reading Falling to pieces – 50 miles, 800m, 5k and others
Fresh feeling – GAA miler meet 1500m and beyond
Disclaimer: again none of this will make sense. Spoiler, I ran crap but I’m happy. Go figure. The tunes are on the playlist. Friday came along. Heat 8 of the GAA miler met 1500m. Seeded no. 1 and in the inside lane. And sort of up for it. Now I know my track form, I … Continue reading Fresh feeling – GAA miler meet 1500m and beyond
Standing next to me/ Mental – Livi 1500 and part parkrun
Disclaimer: No blog posts, tweets, Facebook posts for ages. I know. It's been a rough running time. A lot doesn't make sense. I have no rhyme reason or logic. But all I can do is explain how I am at a certain point in time. Many of you won't in a million years get how what … Continue reading Standing next to me/ Mental – Livi 1500 and part parkrun
Enjoy Yourself – Taking the trainers on holiday
Disclaimer: I am not suggesting that Andrew Butchart, Mo Farah or even Jim "The Legend" White go on an all inclusive cake binge, but for the ordinary punters like me? Enjoy yourself. Part one of the season over then with variable successes. The first part of the year has been a difficult one in many … Continue reading Enjoy Yourself – Taking the trainers on holiday
Everybody needs a holiday – feat Linwood 1500m and Strathclyde parkrun 361
Disclaimer: I am a sham amongst bloggers. Two races this week and not a single race pic. Or warm up pic. Or even arm round other runners pre race. Must try harder. Real bloggers think ahead. Still winging it 🙂 So I had planned a couple of races prior to going off on holiday. Couple … Continue reading Everybody needs a holiday – feat Linwood 1500m and Strathclyde parkrun 361
Second minute or hour – Brian Goodwin 10k 2017
Disclaimer: To many of you my aims are modest and laughable and that's fine. Personal challenges are what makes our wee sport thrive. Some we win and some we lose 🙂 The Brian Goodwin 10k. It's a Friday night 10k and one of the MAC club champ events. Always a great turn out, we run … Continue reading Second minute or hour – Brian Goodwin 10k 2017
Karma Police – 3000m open graded and Vale of Leven 10k 2017
Disclaimer: I know that I am a contrary beast. I know I am a huffy, tantrum throwing wean. And I know that my “athletic endeavours” are not even average in the grand scheme of things. But it means a lot to me. So I reserve the right to continue to be annoying 🙂 It's been … Continue reading Karma Police – 3000m open graded and Vale of Leven 10k 2017
One glass of water – nearly the Shettleston 10k
Disclaimer: I maybe give away too much information here. I'm sorry. But it's my week 🙂 SO I'm a V45. Aye I know, I don't look it. You're too kind. Oh a V55 you say? Aye cheers. Anyway where am I going with this? Well I'm not too old to learn. Maybe I have a … Continue reading One glass of water – nearly the Shettleston 10k
We can’t stop what’s coming – the first 800m race since 1989.
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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