As always, I hope that whoever reads my latest training and life update – thanks Maria – had an amazing weekend. I’m not sure why but a three-day weekend actually felt shorter than a ‘normal’ two-day weekend. My weekend had a couple of highlights; barcode scanning at Beacon parkrun, an interval session in the sunshine and some epic sleep. The fifth week of my Couch…
As always, I hope that whoever takes the time to read my latest training and life update had an amazing weekend. My weekend had a couple of highlights; watching the US Olympic Marathon team trials and watching Wolves beat Tottenham. After seeing more and more sporting events getting cancelled, I just hope that the Tokyo Olympics take place. Week four of my Couch to 5k…
Happy(ish) Monday. I hope that everyone who reads this had an awesome weekend. My weekend didn’t exactly go to plan because I had to do a spot of overtime. The extra money will hopefully just about cover the cost of the Marathon Talk training weekend I was unable to attend. Week three of my Couch to 5k training plan looked like this. In an attempt…
Good morning and happy Thursday. I’m feeling chirpier than usual today because I’ve just returned back to work after completing an excellent training course. I’ve got something slightly different for you this morning, some information about a study which was the first to find that high-tempo music may increase the benefits of exercise and reduce perceived effort, particularly during endurance training. Reading this press release…
**Disclaimer: I have a feeling that this selection of rants and raves may be more ranty than usual. As always, all moans and groans and rants and raves represent my own views and opinions. In other words, please don’t sue me! Dozens of far less negative running blogs are available. I’ve actually made a list of my favourite running blogs and will share them in…
Good morning and happy Monday. As always, I hope that everyone who reads this had a great weekend. I also hope that Storm Dennis didn’t cause any damage where you live. My weekend had a couple of highlights; surviving Valentine’s Day and dodging Storm Dennis. The second week of my Couch to 5k training plan looked like this. Each interval session started with and concluded…
Good morning and Happy Monday. I hope that everyone who reads this latest blog had an amazing weekend. My weekend had one highlight; getting to the end of my first week of the Couch to 5k training plan without my right knee dropping off. With apologies for repeating myself, as several people have said that they enjoy reading my training (and life) updates, I’ve decided…
I hate asking people for help, but I really need your help again. Back in November, I published this post and said that I’ve love this running blog to reach the shortlist of the 2020 Running Awards personal blog category. Guess what? Your votes clearly made all the difference because last night Yesterday, I found out that The PhD Runner has been shortlisted!! I’d like…
Good afternoon/evening and Happy Tuesday. I’ve got something a little different on my blog this morning, some information about an event I’ve always wanted to take part in, the Color Run. Hopefully my niggly right knee will allow me to take part in the London event. The happiest 5km on the planet – The Color Run™ – is back for 2020. With a theme of…
After spending far too long reading some of the lifestyle posts on Metro and seeing what other people manage to spend and save, I decided to keep track of my own spending for a week. I’m clearly quite nosey and enjoy reading about how other people spend their money, so I thought I’d write and publish my own ‘What I spend in a week’ post.…
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