As 2017 – the ‘Year of the DNS (Did Not Start)’ – is almost over, I’ve decided to review my running highlights, lowest points and lessons learned throughout the year. If you don’t enjoy reading review type posts then I’d recommend that you stop reading now. January After a relatively positive final six months of 2016, I started the year feeling so positive about my…
Although I love winter and enjoy running when it’s cold, my skin most definitely doesn’t. If you’d asked me to list my winter running essentials 10 years ago, I’d have said a hi-visibility running jacket, gloves and a head torch. A sports specific moisturiser wouldn’t have featured. I’m not sure if it’s age related, but for the last couple of years my skin has felt…
I’ve just realised that I’ve scheduled this training update so that it will be published at some point on Boxing Day. I hope that everyone managed to eat as much as I did yesterday. Running for 30 minutes later on today will be a little challenging.Following a slightly lazy rest day on Monday, the second week of my half marathon training saw me complete an…
I hope that everyone had a great weekend. I think the highlight of my weekend was the snow and ice finally disappearing yesterday. As a couple of people have said that they enjoy reading training updates, I’ve decided to attempt to produce weekly updates of my Cambridge Half training. As I’ll be moving house and starting a new job next month, I’m hoping that these…
**Disclaimer: I’m writing this blog post after spending the majority of the day inside. I was aiming to complete a 60 minute run this weekend. After I nearly broke my neck walking the short distance to the local shops, I decided that attempting to run would be stupid. As always all moans and groans and rants and raves and represent my own views. Other far…
Last year, my rather unsubtle Christmas gifts for runners (named Emma) post was reasonably successful. While my family quite sensibly ignored the more expensive items in my guide, on Christmas Day I found myself unwrapping parcels containing a Lululemon running skirt, Shock Absorber sports bra and some running socks. It’s now December and Christmas is rapidly approaching. Although I’ve lost count of the number of…
Thanks to everyone who took the time to read and to comment on my last post. Your comments really did help loads. I’m now feeling more positive about the future and about my new job. As my mentor once said: “Forget past. Focus on the future. Aim to do the best at whatever comes along.” Now all I need to do is to find somewhere…
I have a feeling that this post is going to be incredibly negative so please feel free to close the page. I’m only writing about how I’ve been feeling recently as I’ve always tried to be honest and open as a blogger. I always try to be positive as a person. Unfortunately, recent events have left me feeling a bit lost and completely alone. I’m…
**Disclaimer: I’m writing this blog post after spending the majority of the day surrounded by students with coughs and colds. I predict that by the time this is published I’ll have a cold. As always all rants and raves and moans and groans represent my own views. Other far, far superior and less opinionated running blogs are available. If you check out the relevant section…
I’ll start this post with a bit of a disclaimer. This race report is likely to turn into a bit of an essay. I’ve now had a week to reflect on what happened so will hopefully avoid writing a load of negative waffle. Like last year, the race was reasonably well organised and very well supported – almost too well supported near the finish –…
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