Running on the flat is easy. A little undulation makes it interesting and there are occasional obstacles which you have to go around, hurdle, remove or jump. Lack of incline means you can be consistent in your pace, maintain a regular cadence and stride. Hills are hard. They sap the energy and you can feel… Read More Climbing
I like to run. I run a lot. Someone asked me if I liked the training for running. Getting up early, all weathers, etc, just to go out and run. I do enjoy it – it gives me time for me but I realised I’m not really training, I’m practicing. The benefit of practicing is… Read More Setting a target
Runners exalt the marathon as a public test of private will, when months or years of solitary training, early mornings, lost weekends, rain and pain mature into triumph or surrender. That’s one reason the race-day crowds matter, the friends who come to cheer and stomp and flap their signs and push the runners on.… Read More Who cheers for you?
This blog post is being published as I’m running one of the 3 mile (5km) routes that I do as part of my 20 miles a week running activity. I’ve written a few times about losing weight and getting fitter and I am grateful for everyone who notices – your kind words help spur me… Read More Early bird
Lost and Desperate 