Running

Asics GT-2170 Running Shoe Review

February 4, 2012
Asics GT-2170 Running Shoe Review

My very first running shoe was from the Asics GT range and ignoring the occasional dalliance with ultra minimal barefoot shoes, and condition specific trail shoes, I’ve stuck with Asics all the way. I’m afraid to say that as the years have passed my wallet has expanded and I have been persuaded to part with [...]

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Park Running Joy

January 15, 2012
Park Running Joy

I got up early enough to hit traffic jams in the Royal Parks – hordes of runners and dog walkers trying to enjoy the beautiful winter sun on the frosty ground. My original plan was for a short loop of Wimbledon Common followed by a full lap of Richmond Park but I was at the [...]

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No Homing Pigeon

January 13, 2012
No Homing Pigeon

I’m approaching marathon training with all new vigour this week. After a slow and somewhat glum start to the program, which saw me achieving only 20km of a 20 mile weekly target, I have decided to show a little more gumption this week and commit. Today was scheduled for my mid-week longish run which means [...]

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A Day for Celebration

January 10, 2012
A Day for Celebration

I haven’t broken any speed records or even come close but I have just completed a torturous 5k on the treadmill, completed my #plankaday and there is still time left in the day to watch 2 episodes of The Biggest Loser. That is surely cause for celebration and the perfect excuse to crack open one [...]

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The Crushing Pain of Defeat

January 10, 2012
The Crushing Pain of Defeat

All mouth and no trouser…. Despite wailing, breath holding and more wailing, the all-over body shudder had me collapse in a vainglorious heap after today’s #plankaday attempt. A mere 48 secs to Jogblog’s 62. Pants! I headed to the rower with the bitter taste of defeat in my mouth. Life didn’t get an awful lot [...]

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Habit Forming

January 8, 2012
Habit Forming

I’m in search of habits – little habits. I’ve signed up to something called 3 Tiny Habits. I don’t know much about yet as it hasn’t started but I’m guessing that it requires me to develop 3 small habits. But what to choose? Daily running aka Janathon, sounds like a major habit. Nail biting sounds [...]

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A Saggy Old Cloth Cat

January 6, 2012
A Saggy Old Cloth Cat

I came off the treadmill this evening feeling like a very glum ole Bagpuss. My running spirit has deserted me and I am currently at an all time slow. It seems that I am now as slow as I was in the run walk days of my running initiation 5 years ago. Any luck and [...]

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Biggest Motivation Required

January 4, 2012
Biggest Motivation Required

It’s no secret that I’m a Biggest Loser fan and tonight was treat night with new series from the UK, USA and Australia back to back across the channels. I was ready for some big ass style motivation but I’m afraid Series 10 of Biggest Loser USA did not deliver the goods. Watching a 380 [...]

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A Boozy Run for Janathon

January 1, 2012
A Boozy Run for Janathon

We seem to be developing a habit for slightly nauseous New Years Day runs. I was prepared for the event so attended the New years eve party fully togged up in running regalia and suffered an evening constricted in the sports bra vice. Champagne popped, fireworks admired and we were free for the 2k slog [...]

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New Balance and the Tart

December 16, 2011
New Balance and the Tart

I’ve been prepared for snow since August. Since last years transport freeze I’ve been determined not to find myself stranded at Victoria next time the flakes cho0se to descend. I decided to purchase, and keep ever-ready, a pair of YakTrax Pro, snow running gizmos. A crampon affair that should keep me running and impervious to [...]

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