Week 5 of marathon training saw me clock up my highest weekly mileage so far, and in fact the highest for over a year, with just over 41 miles recorded. It also saw the first race of the year with the Fitstuff G3 10k. The G3 series are 3 runs that take place over 3 … More Fitstuff G3 10k
As I reach the end of week 4 of my training plan this week, a milestone reached with only 100 days till the marathon. Training has been going ok, the longest run so far only reaching 13 miles (distances ramp up in February). The six day running week is tough though, and I’m finding it … More 100 day countdown
As we start 2017, its time for a quick stock check of how my running went during 2016. In total I ran 10 races the most I’ve ever completed. Lets start by looking at the numbers: It certainly looks good all showing an improvement on 2015. Total mileage is up from 1,328; an extra 19 … More 2016 Running Review
With Christmas falling on a Sunday this year, the festive weekend meant a double Parkrun, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve had one of the largest turnouts I’ve seen at Guildford with over 400 runners. Fairly tough conditions with a muddy course and an icy wind, saw me finish in around 21:45, so not … More Festive Running
This time 12 months ago I was in the middle of training for my first runDisney races, the Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World, Florida. It was hard work, but the training paid off and I loved the event. No return journey for me next year, but it’s definitely an event I’d like to do … More Disney Dreaming…
Since the Royal Parks Half marathon, and after a couple of easier weeks, I’ve settled into a steady running pattern. With no booked race until the Surrey Half in March, it’s just been a case of clocking up the miles. Roughly covering 25-30 miles a week; made up of a few easier runs; 10-11 miles … More Keeping it steady..
I was fortunate to get a place in this years Royal Parks Half Marathon (its a balloted entry), which starts and finishes in Hyde Park, I first ran the event 2 years ago in 2014, and had enjoyed it then. Its a flat scenic route, taking in many of London’s landmarks. With nothing else in … More Royal Parks Half Marathon
The inaugural Disneyland Paris weekend is the first runDisney event to take place outside of the US. Consisting of a 5k family run, kids races and a half marathon, it took place over the weekend of 24/25 September. Having really enjoyed my first taster of runDisney races with the Dopey challenge in January, and Disneyland … More Disneyland Paris Half Weekend
September already! After a few weeks holiday, I’m straight back in training for the Royal Parks Half Marathon at the start of October, clocking up 35 miles last week, the highest since March We had a great holiday in Orlando, during the last 2 weeks of August. Basing ourselves in Disney’s Old Key West, and … More Back in training and 4 min mile
After a few months of ‘ad hoc’ running, I’m now back on a training plan, this time for the Royal Parks Half early in October. This is a race I first ran a couple of years ago; with a flat fast and scenic course, I’m aiming for a PB this time round. After having success … More Milestones, holidays and plans
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