Tag Archives: half marathon

Half Marathon Strategy

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

The following text is adapted from The Competitive Runner’s Handbook by Bob and Shelly Glover. If you buy ONE running book in your life… buy it.  It has the answer to any question I’ve ever had about running, everything from … 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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Chicago Half Marathon Race Certificate

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

The clever little people who organised the Chicago Half Marathon have provided a ‘virtual race certificate’ via their website. To get one, you go here: http://certificates.simmcodatasystems.com/index.php?event_id=119  Then enter your race number (1926 for me) and your name.  You can get … Continue reading →

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The night before the Great Scottish Run :-)

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

I’m ready. Ready for the Great Scottish Run and ready to fly out to Chicago on Monday.  I’ve got all my race stuff out ready and have packed my bags for the holiday. I’ve got a really busy day ahead … Continue reading →

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Wk31 – 12M Half Marathon training with Katrina

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Thursday night- long run night again.  With just over 3 weeks to go until the Great Scottish run, it was another recce of the route for me.  12 miles this time with someone I’d offered to take around the route. … Continue reading →

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12.1M Half Marathon training route

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

I’ve done a 12.1 mile training route which covers the majority of the GSR Half Marathon route.  I’ll be doing it on Thursday night with a few others who are keen to try out the route.  The only part that … Continue reading →

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Wk 30 Popular Search Engine Terms #2

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Here are what people have been searching on to get to this blog this week:   how many weeks so far this year 2011 We are in week 31 (although I missed a week somewhere so I’m on 30) Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Wk29 – 11.7M Half Marathon training

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Thursday night my new long run night and it went really well for me: another good practice at running (11.7 miles of) the Great Scottish Run half marathon route. The weather forecast in the morning was for rain overnight between … Continue reading →

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Suitably pleased with that long run….

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Thursday night and I did a nice and strong long run around 11.7 miles of the Great Scottish Run Half Marathon route. I pushed it right from the start… no exact plan pacing or negative splits  - I just wanted … Continue reading →

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