Finding time to lunch and run
MY mum’s birthday was on Thursday last week. With it being a school night we celebrated with a few cakes and a cup or two of tea. It was during the cake and tea celebrations that I suggested a meal…
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Running and racing so far in 2017
THIS week I start my next block of training. My target race is the Salford 10k on Good Friday where I am aiming to break 41 minutes and get near to my 40:31 personal best. But before I focus on…
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Standing on the sidelines
THE miracle recovery I’d hoped to make in time to race last weekend didn’t happen. I had to withdraw from the 10k and seek medical assistance instead. Having spent weeks training for this particular 10k, I was really disappointed not…
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Do NOT let me eat cake!
MY summer of cake eating has caught up with me. My jeans are starting to feel a little snug. My floaty dresses are significantly less floaty than they were at the start of the summer. I’m not one for getting…
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The running week (12-18th September)
Here’s my training for the week after the Great North Run, where poor nutrition set me back. Sunday was race day. I ran a PB, but didn’t eat well for the rest of the day. After the race, I had…
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