Tag Archives: bellahouston

10k route from Bella

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

I plan to run this 10k route soon, try out my 50 or 55 minute mile pacing (8:00 min mile / 8:50 min mile), for when I’m pacing for the Glasgow Women’s 10k in just over a weeks time. Some … Continue reading →

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Spring Summer Strength Workout Challenge

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Following around 12 weeks of my Winter Strength Workout Challenge, I’ve decided its time for a bit of a mix up and I’ve created a new Spring Summer Workout Challenge for 2012. I’ve really enjoyed getting back into the gym … Continue reading →

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Wk7 – 5M Winter Series wi Gill

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

I thought I’d get Gill to do some speedwork today.  She wants to get faster over 5 miles and speedwork just might help her to do that.  We’ve been doing the same 5 mile route over Winter: from Bellahouston, along … Continue reading →

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Wk6 – Lower Weights

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Friday morning and I managed to drag my a$$ out of bed.  It was quite a feat actually as I’d been kept awake most of the night with my poor Mrs who has a really bad cough.  I could have … Continue reading →

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Wk6 – 5M Winter Series wi Gill

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

It’s now two days after my long run (26.2 miles up Gleniffer Braes) and I must be doing something right as I’m not stiff from it and my energy levels are fine.    Woo hoo.  steak It must be that … Continue reading →

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Wk5 – Lower Weights

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Friday morning and the first alarm went off at 5:45am.  Then the next at 6am.  Then the snooze at 6:08am… I was about to get up, then the next snooze alarm went off at 6:16am and I got up.   … Continue reading →

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Wk4 – Circuits after a long rest day

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I took Tuesday off as a proper rest day.  I did absolutley nothing apart from sleep, read, drink, eat, and make tomato and basil soup (and ate it).  I got lots of sleep and hopefully have recovered ok from the long run … Continue reading →

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Wk3 – Weights in the gym

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Thursday morning and I went to the gym to do some leg weights.  The gym in the morning is such a different place to the busy over crowded place it is at night.  When I got in, I was first … Continue reading →

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Wk3 – Circuits wi Gill

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Wednesday morning and I had a great long sleep the night before.  I was adamant I’d get an early night… so I went home, made some leek (and  – ahem – potato) soup then was in bed by 7pm!  (I … Continue reading →

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Wk3 – 5M Winter Series wi Gill

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

After missing my run with Gill on Monday morning (due to lack of sleep on Sunday night) I’d arranged to meet her on Tuesday morning to do our 5 mile loop instead.  I felt ok, if a little tired when … Continue reading →

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