2017-08-06 17:02
I'm finally returning to what can be described as some regular running. A grand total of 12 weeks of 'training' logged after a pretty major break of six years from the running scene. Since t… Read More
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Engaging diary of a thirty-something athlete working her way up the ladder of a competitive sport; a diary of training, racing and the joys of running
2013-03-24 11:00
Spring is here... Had hoped to we might continue some light running in our third attempt at a fitness comeback since taking on this massive project. The continuous onslaught of snow has scup… Read More
2012-12-02 22:57
I realised last week that it's now over a year since my last race. It's been twelve months of very little running, lots of house renovating and eating fairly badly as we cope without a prope… Read More
2012-08-25 09:40
Well then. Up I pop again after 5 months...Can't quite believe its been so long since the move. I'm now nicely installed in the most amazing place; a defiantly Yorkshire corner in a red rose… Read More
2012-03-18 17:27
Lots of things have been on hold, or paused for weeks and months now. The winter has whispered past with me barely noticing as life tumbles on in this never ending washing cycle of annoying… Read More
2012-03-04 10:21
Runningbear's adventures have been more like escapades this month, starting with another wobble in the world of house buying and selling. M & I are hoping that we are over this final 'te… Read More
2012-02-06 12:04
I've bimbled about this last week with a few short runs to get the legs back in action. How unfit am I!? I can't believe I feel so pooped after only 4 miles... these achy breaky legs have lo… Read More
2012-01-28 11:37
So I write this as I contemplate the last 3 months of not running and wonder if a blog name change is needed. Running has instead been replaced by a big dipper drama of house buying. I think… Read More
2011-12-09 19:31
...alive and kicking but very busy selling and buying houses. The last few weeks have been a roller coaster of selling then not selling, buying then not buying and not much running has featu… Read More
2011-10-10 17:09
Ampleforth 7 was the second race in as many weeks after what seems like yonks off from proper racing. The combination of a gammy leg and new-job-syndrome have taken their toll this summer. [… Read More
2011-10-02 20:14
What a scorcher of a week! It's been all shorts and sunnies on school nights; running each evening in brilliant October sunshine. Another healthy training week has been had leading to yester… Read More
2011-09-25 19:53
So it's Sunday night and I've just about managed to peel myself off the sofa to blog for a bit after a weekend of eating and training. There's been a bit too much wine and pie consumed and a… Read More
2011-09-25 19:53
So it's Sunday night and I've just about managed to peel myself off the sofa to blog for a bit after a weekend of eating and training. There's been a bit too much wine and pie consumed and a… Read More
2011-09-18 15:05
It's so good to be able to report that this Runningbear's training mojo is back. It seems so long since I've enjoyed my running quite in this way; I know this because I've started looking fo… Read More
2011-09-04 08:08
So it seems that I've written countless blogs in the last year threatening a comeback to some kind of fitness and racing plan. Sorry for the repetition readers. A mix of all sorts seems to h… Read More
2011-08-29 08:24
It’s a bit shocking to realise that it’s been a whole month since my last blog; where does the time go? There’s been so little play time this last month that I’ve bee… Read More
2011-07-31 18:01
Okay so here's my news. The new job started. Tomorrow will be the start of week 4. I'm just about starting to remember some names. I can now find my way to work without relying on the Tom To… Read More
2011-07-31 18:01
Okay so here's my news. The new job started. Tomorrow will be the start of week 4. I'm just about starting to remember some names. I can now find my way to work without relying on the Tom To… Read More
2011-07-10 20:49
I'm back briefly to blogging (hello!) after weeks of winding up an old job and preparing for a new work life. The holiday in the mountains seems light years away, having since smuggled in 4… Read More
2011-06-29 16:46
We arrived safely in the Alps at lunchtime yesterday welcomed by glorious sunshine and the most incredible mountain views. We dumped bags, donned trainers and dashed out for our first run at… Read More
2011-06-29 16:31
A crazy week of getting ready for holidays ended this morning with a 3.45am alarm and a drive in grey drizzle to Manchester to fly away to the mountains. Trainers and camera all packed; we'r… Read More
2011-06-12 21:01
A weekend jumping back on the training horse included plans for some big mileage to round up this week; a smell-the-roses Sunday run to kick off a return to marathon prep. However, such fine… Read More
2011-06-11 18:12
Pics courtesy of D Brett: http://www.photos-dsb.co.uk/WORM/index.htmlBack to blogging albeit briefly in between Runningbear life, which incidentally feels like a vortex of work, training and… Read More
2011-05-30 21:00
After sampling the delights of the beautiful new running track at Keighley and revelling in the fresh, new and very bouncy running surface my training has taken a bit of a back seat this las… Read More
2011-05-10 21:39
This Saturday 14th May sees the grand and official opening of the fantastic new facilities at the University Academy Keighley. The athletics track and associated sports facilities will be un… Read More
2011-05-07 09:17
What a joy it was to be back running in the Harrogate summer league this week. It's been 3 years (at least) since M and I stepped out for this summer race series; a very sociable set o… Read More
2011-05-02 21:08
It's now three whole weeks since M day and only blissful, unstructured, smell-the-roses kind of running has followed. It's been a perfect post marathon recovery break with endless sunshine… Read More
2011-04-15 06:17
I'm famous, (well sort of)! At least amongst the select few who thumb the Ilkley Gazette & Observer each Thursday. Another one for the scrap book, (I don't photograph well). I'm back on… Read More
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