Category Archives: Special Event

My hill running tips helped! :-)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

A few days before the Glasgow Women’s 10k I was getting a few searches going to my blog about the hills in Pollok Park. So I decided to write this post to help anyone who was worried about the hills … Continue reading →

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My Women’s 10k Pacing Results

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Well… I paced at the Women’s 10k yesterday and had the job o trying to run as steady a pace as possible and finishing in 50 minutes. Here’s the link to my Garmin details: Women’s 10k 2012, Pace Maker 50 … Continue reading →

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My job pacing 50 at the Glasgow woman’s 10k

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Well the Glasgow women’s 10k was another great event this year. In It’s 20th year and my fourth time running it, the weather could have been better but the event was well organised as ever. I’d been lucky enough to … 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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Carbo Loading: Are you doing it right?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

I thought I’d get this together for a good friend of mine Cris who is running the London marathon this weekend.  If you are reading this Cris… (or if you are anyone doing the London marathon this weekend)… good luck!    … Continue reading →

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My goals for the D33: Tick! + some tips!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

On Saturday the 17th March 2012, I completed my first official Ultramarathon.  The D33 went really well for me, almost exactly to plan and I think I ran the race of my life. Below is an update of (how well) … Continue reading →

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The Barrathon History & Route

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Here’s some information about the Barrathon: History The Barrathon is an annual half marathon which takes place on the Isle of Barra, which is the southern most inhabited isle of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The Barrathon was initially a single event to mark the … Continue reading →

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I’ve entered the Barrathon!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

I’ve entered the Barrathon! 13.1 miles around the Isle of Barra on the 30th of June. I have quite a few friends doing it, namely Rhona and her boyfriend Ewan (and a few others from Wick), and Jackie and a load of … Continue reading →

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1,000 days off the booze!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Today is the 1,000th consecutive day that I’ve been off alcohol! (2 and 3/4 years) It has now become very easy to keep alcohol out of my life, and although I don’t think that everyone should cut out alcohol, I’m pleased that I’ve managed … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! Glasgow Santa Dash 2011

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

I’ve been a little quiet over the last few days … I’ve been finishing off Christmas shopping and having a long weekend off work.  I’ve finally finished my Christmas shopping and can’t wait until the big day now!! Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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