2015-05-25 20:50
My new, bright white, Airia One shoesI have some exciting news. I have been sent some new running shoes to test out from the people at airiarunning.com . They are a Swedish company and quite… Read More
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A runners blog on running, racing and life in general - everything from injuries to training plans to clock-watching on my Garmin.
2015-01-16 12:20
Isn't it funny how your body works sometimes? Yesterday I was grumpy as hell. I'd been for a 4 mile run the day before, so I was still tired from that, and despite stretching afterwards, my… Read More
2015-01-13 12:21
Recently my running group started their beginner programme again. My friend from work decided to come, which surprised me because she's always been adamant before now that running… Read More
2014-10-28 12:13
Last Wednesday I did a midweek run of 8 miles. I did not want to do it. I did not enjoy it. I endured every minute wishing that I could get it over with soon so I could go home and plonk by… Read More
2014-10-21 11:19
I would like to start this post with a shout out to my boyfriend, who very kindly responded to my appeal for people to kick my ass (verbally) into actually getting out on my training runs. I… Read More
2014-02-27 20:48
OMG Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I am so damn frustrated right now. You want to know why? Good, cuz I'm gonna tell you!Today I was back marking with some beginners. No problem there. Most beginners are… Read More
2014-01-15 21:55
On the plus side, I did run today. On the minus side, it was only for a mile. My calves felt really tight and I could feel it pulling at my Achilles tendon, so I thought that it was better t… Read More
2014-01-14 21:36
Janathon day 13 was the walk to work and back (approx. 15 minutes each way). The reason for this uninspiring entry on my janathon record is, in all honesty, because I couldn't be arsed to go… Read More
2014-01-14 21:36
Janathon day 13 was the walk to work and back (approx. 15 minutes each way). The reason for this uninspiring entry on my janathon record is, in all honesty, because I couldn't be arsed to go… Read More
2014-01-12 18:14
Hmm there appears to be a bit of a blip in my good intentions. On Friday the only exercise I got was walking to work and back, and walking to Asda to get the ingredients for my boyfriends ro… Read More
2014-01-12 18:14
2014-01-09 22:49
Short and sweet refers to this post, rather than the run, as I'm really tired and want shower and bed asap.Yesterday's janathon was just the walk to work and back because I was too tired to… Read More
2014-01-09 22:49
2014-01-07 22:13
Yesterday, due to the fact that I'd only had 4 hours sleep the night before, I didn't run. I needed all my energy to keep my eyes open until bedtime, so my Janathon effort was a single plank… Read More
2014-01-07 22:13
Yesterday, due to the fact that I'd only had 4 hours sleep the night before, I didn't run. I needed all my energy to keep my eyes open until bedtime, so my Janathon effort was a single plank… Read More
2014-01-05 22:05
Today I had arranged to meet up with a friend from my running club to go for a run. I didn't know who else was going or what the distance was, just that they were leaving at 3pm. So imagine… Read More
2014-01-04 20:03
Right, before someone starts tutting about how I'm supposed to blog within 24 hours of doing your exercise, let me point out that yesterday's exercise was done at 10pm last night… Read More
2014-01-04 20:03
Right, before someone starts tutting about how I'm supposed to blog within 24 hours of doing your exercise, let me point out that yesterday's exercise was done at 10pm last night… Read More
2014-01-02 22:52
Today I have had a 3-4 mile walk to town and back to meet up with a friend and do a bit of light shopping. A new dress and pair of work trousers later, I was back at home, where I had a slig… Read More
2014-01-01 15:39
OMG I can't believe that a) I haven't blogged since August last year and b) that people are still reading my blog. I thought everyone would have forgotten me by now. Anyway in a frenzy of ne… Read More
2013-08-13 19:43
OMG, it's been a few months since my last post. That's shocking. Thankfully, my running hasn't been as sporadic as my writing. In fact my running is going quite well.I used to be quite a fas… Read More
2013-04-30 19:36
Two days on from completing my marathon and I've still not came down from the high. I've been sat at work feeling so contented all day thinking about how brilliant the experience was. There'… Read More
2013-04-29 20:29
Yesterday I did the most amazing thing that I have ever done in my life. I ran a marathon. It was a brilliant experience, I definitely recommend that everyone run one at least once in their… Read More
2013-03-18 20:40
Sunday was quite possibly the most fun long run I have ever been on. My motivation had been flagging on long runs. I was finding them tough. On seeking advice from my fellow runners, they al… Read More
2013-02-27 22:51
I have had a short break from blogging. Well maybe not that short, but if you're patient I will explain why. The last time we spoke I had just completed a 5k run with sweatshop, despite bein… Read More
2013-01-24 21:24
Well maybe running on ice is a bit of an exaggeration. Most of the route I ran with the Yellow Army (code for Sweatshop Running Community) was ice free, there were just a few dodgy bits wher… Read More
2013-01-15 20:45
I've quit Janathon. I haven't blogged every day (obviously) and I haven't been running every day either. I'd much rather rest from the runs I've been doing that are making me ache. My legs a… Read More
2013-01-03 22:51
I had a really good run today. I ran an average of 10:14/mi, which I'm really pleased with, and even better it didn't really feel too hard. There are 3 factors which I think may have made th… Read More
2013-01-02 20:32
Howdy fellow Janathoners. I have to start off this month with a confession. On the first bloody day of Janathon, I did no exercise and did not blog, that is how bad I was!!!!! To be fair tho… Read More
2013-01-02 19:58
My white 'I love running' top and mugLast Friday I felt compelled to go for a long run. It was either do it then or do it Saturday, and given the fact that I spent Saturday sh… Read More
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