Personal best
Part of my regular running routine is Parkrun a free, weekly, 5km timed run. I’ve done 110+ runs but have been stuck at the same time for a couple of […]
Category Archives: running
Technique over power
I like running because it’s a pure sport – there’s little technique that you can change. You just put one foot in front of the other. You can do that […]
Recovery
After running a long race I usually wait a day or so and then have a recovery run. It feels painful and uncomfortable. It’s rarely quick or long. What it does […]
Standing in the start pen
Inspired by Karen Teago’s post the other day this is what it felt like yesterday morning. 45 minutes to go Multicoloured spandex in every shade. The smell of Ralgex. Nervous […]
Double the effort
When I started running, a mile was a challenge. My first mile was slow and painful and I hated it. It was cold and dark and I felt incredibly self-conscious […]
