Category Archives: Run

Are you based in Glasgow and want to learn to run?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Why not sign up to Kaizen Active’s Zero to 5k Running course?  6 weeks to get you up and running 5k. 

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New Running Horizons

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Over the last few months I’ve been reconsidering things… without getting too deep, I’ve been thinking about why it is I run and train so much and what it is I want to get out of life.  I run because … Continue reading →

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Treadmill Running vs Running Outdoors

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

I. Love. Running.  I love running outdoors and feeling the sun on my face, the wind though my hair and the freedom you get from running outdoors.  I love getting up early in the morning and going for a run when most other people … Continue reading →

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3 days until the Women’s 10k in Glasgow

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

I got confirmation today that I’ll be pacing to help others complete the women’s 10k in Glasgow in 50 minutes on Sunday. That’s roughly 8 minute miles, which should be ok for me. There are going to be about 12-16 … Continue reading →

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How to run FASTER … (and SLOWER!)

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

After my succcesful attempt at running 10k in a set time (50 minutes / 8 minute mile pace) this morning, I thought it would be good to write down some way I’ve found to pick up the pace, or to … Continue reading →

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Q. How to run faster?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

A friend of mine who has been running for about 3 years now and really got the running bug, asked me for some advice on how to get faster and I thought I’d put it on here, see if it … Continue reading →

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Thursday thoughts

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

I thought I’d do this a day early, and get my thoughts together for the week. 1. Back to running for me My achillies seems ok now (I hurt it walking the West Highland Way: 96 miles) do towards the … Continue reading →

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How much exercise to lose weight? Not that much!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

You’re ready to take on the battle of the bulge. You’ve got your diet plan down, but you’re not sure how much you should be exercising to lose weight. Two days a week? Three? Maybe six or even seven? My … Continue reading →

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Summer 2012 Barrathon Training Plan

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

On the 30th June 2012 I’m going to do the Barrathon, a half marathon around the island of Barra. I thought I’d better get a bit of a training plan together, but it’s a little bit different than I’m used to. … Continue reading →

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Wk15 – Legs, back & abs &10 miler

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

This mornings workouts were good, I really enjoyed them. Working out with some of my favourite people, having fun and working up a sweat. First off was 50 mins of legs, back and abs with Fit Girl. We started with … Continue reading →

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