Tag Archives: marathon

Top 10 Marathon Tips

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

With the marathon season coming up, I thought I’d put some top tips together to help you get through the 26.2 miles that is the marathon. Some of it you’ll know already, and some of it might be new to … Continue reading →

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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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I’ve entered a few more races…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Ok…. so I’ve just entered two 2012 races in two days now… I think I better get a grip.  ;-)  (Add to that the Barrathon I entered last week, and that’s 3 races in less than one week I’ve entered!) … Continue reading →

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Wk5 – 26.2M Gleniffer Braes and Pollok Park

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

Yesterday I had a feeling today might be another day where I got lost, and I wasn’t wrong. I say lost, I was only really lost for about a mile or so… and only had to ask for help / … Continue reading →

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New Half Marathons 2011 page

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

I’ve created a new Half Marathon page which holds all the links to the post I did for the three Half Marathons I did in 2011. Events > Half Marathons 2011 Enjoy.

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End of 2011 Marathon stats

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

I forgot to include this graph and pace detail in the post I did about the marathon I did on the 30th December: I ran the first 18.5 miles on my own: 8:16 pace. Then was grateful to run with … Continue reading →

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Highland Fling Ultra Training Plan

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

I’ve set up my training plan for the Highland Fling which takes place on the 28th April 2012.  (A 53 mile multi-terrain ultra run along the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Tyndrum.) I’ll have around 16 – 17 weeks to … Continue reading →

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Decision nearly made… :-)

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Last week I wrote about my decision as to whether or not I was going to enter Highland Fling: a 53 mile ultra marathon from Milngavie to Tyndrum.  I said that I’d probably decide after my long run up the East … Continue reading →

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Paula Radcliffe – don’t penalise women

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

I saw this story and thought I’d mention it on here.   It all seems a bit unfair… It’s not just in the boardroom that women need to put up a fight.  As the International Association of Athletics Federations announce they … Continue reading →

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Full outfit for Chicago half marathon (& GSR)

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

All I seem to be doing this week is waiting to run and go on holiday and getting my ‘outfits’ ready. Not much training, I’m using the taper as an excise to ease off for a bit. Here is the … Continue reading →

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