I've been quite fortunate/ unfortunate (delete where applicable) to be involved in the relays with my club this year, not just running them but being involved at the sharp end and competing for medals. Now as I say, it's great scraping the selection, but man it can be a burden, particularly when you are the … Continue reading Blue – The Scottish XC Relays 2019
No Better Place – The start of the Relay season – West Districts and LAAA
Disclaimer: This is my blog and my blog only. It is not affiliated to any club and I am not a committee member of any club. I will continue to write what I like when I like and tough to anyone who doesn't like that. It's no massive secret that over the last wee while … Continue reading No Better Place – The start of the Relay season – West Districts and LAAA
Spirit – The Great Scottish Run Half Marathon 2019
Apologies, first of all here is a wee rant before I get to the action. I will put a big RANT ENDED when the rant has ended so you can miss this bit out and carry on if you so desire. There will be pictures. So here is the problem with this blogging thing that … Continue reading Spirit – The Great Scottish Run Half Marathon 2019
There’s always someone cooler than you – Going sub 17 at parkrun
It genuinely surprises me that people still on occasion take 5 minutes out and read these ramblings. Oh I know it’s probably well past its sell by date, but it’s been a big part of me along with my running for more than a few years now so I can’t let it just stop just … Continue reading There’s always someone cooler than you – Going sub 17 at parkrun
Deployed – Cumbernauld 10k 2019
It’s hard to explain, to put into words, and quite frankly as you are all aware I score as highly on eloquence as H from Steps would score on a “Legends of Rock” Top Trumps card. What’s that? Oh aye where was I before I drifted off on that sea of piffle patter? Aye, hard … Continue reading Deployed – Cumbernauld 10k 2019
Get the message – LAAA 3000m 2019 and some Strathclyde parkrun pacing
New blog. Even when we get it wrong we get to go again. "Aye I was annoyed last week, not with the world, not with running, not even with still not understanding the finale of “Lost” all those years ago but simply with myself."
Behind the Glass – Strathclyde parkrun, Shettleston OGM and the Scottish Masters 10,000m
As I have said before, running can be a funny business unless you are reading this blog. I'll try and keep the heavy stuff as brief as I can as I could probably do a 200,000 word thesis on the peculiarities of the Gallacher Heid, but I will save that for open university. Last blog … Continue reading Behind the Glass – Strathclyde parkrun, Shettleston OGM and the Scottish Masters 10,000m
Fifteen Minutes – Shettleston OGM 3000m 2019
None in two months then two in a week. I know what am I like with these blogs? First of all a big thanks to all who commented across all social medias on Sunday’s blog, really appreciated, abuse was at a minimum which is always nice 🙂 So having had my first race in ages … Continue reading Fifteen Minutes – Shettleston OGM 3000m 2019
Human Racing – a round up to the Paisley 10k 2019
It's been a while. Two months off. Not off running, but writing a blog. I do have some reasons, some good, some not so good, some justifiable, and I actually didn't know if I would ever do another, or if I ever felt like doing another. I don't even know if I will finish this … Continue reading Human Racing – a round up to the Paisley 10k 2019
Gritty Shaker/ Icing on the cake – Men’s 10k and Brian Goodwin 10k 2019
The body is a peculiar thing it really is. In so many of my posts and blogs it has been all about the head and how it reacted blah blah blah, and yes the mental aspect of the sport and what we do is crucial but sometimes it’s not the be all and end all. … Continue reading Gritty Shaker/ Icing on the cake – Men’s 10k and Brian Goodwin 10k 2019
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