So a year ago today I published my first blog post. Thanks for everyone's support over the last year. I've enjoyed doing it and meeting so many people from doing it, and the writing opportunities that have come from it. I'm hoping for another year, hope some of you will stay for the ride 🙂 … Continue reading Happy Birthday
Champagne Supernova : a night-time 5k at the Kelpies
Disclaimer: I had no champagne, but a nice wee dram instead. Then another couple. And a big packet of Munchies. Want my new blog as they happen? Click like on http://www.facebook.com/markgallmac Since the LAAA relays on 17 October I have stopped running and done my stretching like a good boy. Did a slow 5k last … Continue reading Champagne Supernova : a night-time 5k at the Kelpies
You snooze, you lose, to that man Hughes.
Disclaimer moved from bottom to top to make this totally clear and transparent: This is all tongue in cheek and I have had (for me) a brilliant and enjoyable season. Well done to all who took part in all the championships this season, and especially those who, like me, exceeded their expectations. For all of … Continue reading You snooze, you lose, to that man Hughes.
Down but not yet out
Note: these are my personal views, and not those of Motherwell AC, Scottish Athletics or Jax Teller. As I had said previously I am currently waiting for NHS physio due to ongoing problems. Thinking I can at least manage to run moderately whilst I am waiting I put myself forward for selection for the MAC … Continue reading Down but not yet out
The Boy Racers
Did a couple for runs this week. Not very well. Got hammered in the club run, and did a very slow one on my own. Hopefully with my painkillers working I can do the LAAA 4 k road relay on Saturday. I am down in the bottom team and I think doing the last leg … Continue reading The Boy Racers
How the West was won – West District XC Relays
Note these are my individual views, and not those of Motherwell AC, The West District or Scottish Athletics. With the West Districts XC relays looming, despite my lack of training I decided to do MACs monthly handicap time trial. I hadn’t managed one since July and on that day I was at my season’s peak … Continue reading How the West was won – West District XC Relays
On the Road – a personal review of 2015
The usual disclaimer: Running, like many sports, is all relative. What is a good run to me can be a bad run to others and vice versa. This is my blog and these my views. Cheers blogpeeps. After a week where I couldn't even put weight on my right leg due to back pain let … Continue reading On the Road – a personal review of 2015
Thinking
A little bit of an almost midweek thought since I have no running to talk about. There's a good message in there. "Thinking", by Walter D. Wintle.
Let it Happen – Dumfries Half marathon
Thursday night and I had another steady run. Not long, not fast, not comfortable. Poor Jim felt his calf go half way round and had to slow down, possibly too much after the GNR. Friday I went out and ran on my own, just 5.5k, but despite the continual presence of the back pain I … Continue reading Let it Happen – Dumfries Half marathon
Still Ill
I feel like someone has come up to me. This person is obviously very thin but has put padding on themselves. They are also wearing a Dawn French mask. Yes, you have (probably not) guessed it, it’s a false Dawn. (Aw stay with me, I’m fed up as it is.) Yes, I was too happy … Continue reading Still Ill
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