Juneathon

June – In the Nick of Time

June 1, 2011
June - In the Nick of Time

I’ve rarely awaited the start of a month with more anticipation. June and the original -athon is upon us and that means daily running, daily blogging and an ever increasing pile of excuses as the month wears on. It also means increased fitness and the tiny chance of a bit of weightloss and given that [...]

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Juneathon Hiatus and Non Runner Records

June 27, 2010
Juneathon Hiatus and Non Runner Records

There has been a paucity of Juneathon posts of late. I have to admit to bailing mid month, unable to cope with the pressure of late night running followed by early hours blogging, but it wasn’t long before we missed at least the running bit. It’s actually refreshing to run daily and yet without the [...]

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Juneathon 14/30 – Light Stretching

June 14, 2010
Juneathon 14/30 - Light Stretching

I’ve developed a strange affinity for brick walls. I haven’t been able to pass one today without pinning myself to it and straining hard. My achilles tendons still feel like very short steel rods so I’ve passed on todays running session in favour of yet more stretching. A few more hours of partner yoga and [...]

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Juneathon 13/30 – Hobbling for the Samaritans

June 13, 2010
Juneathon 13/30 - Hobbling for the Samaritans

Plantar fasciitis leads to a terrible tightness in the soles of your feet and it has become fairly normal nowadays for me to hobble across the bedroom floor after I’ve first woken.  This mornings usual moans and groans were particularly enhanced. When I tried to propel myself down the first flight of stairs my right [...]

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Juneathon 12/30 – Almost Barefooting

June 13, 2010
Juneathon 12/30 - Almost Barefooting

The new shoes didn’t go down particularly well at home. The kids thought I was a freak and the Non-Runner attempted emotional blackmail and then just refused to be seen with me unless it was dark. In retrospect I probably ought to have a chosen a black pair but they’re not that hideous, and anyway, [...]

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Juneathon 11/30 – Dragged from Sick Bed

June 11, 2010
Juneathon 11/30 - Dragged from Sick Bed

I’ve got a cold and I’m feeling very sorry for myself. I stayed home tonight, donned pyjamas and put my feet up in front of the tv to watch Marathon Man while everyone else went out for a party. I thought I was safe. But the non-runner has just returned all bouncy and eager not [...]

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Juneathon 10/30 – Whining Grannies

June 10, 2010
Juneathon 10/30 - Whining Grannies

With only 20 mins to go until the 10th day deadline the damn GPS decided it would attempt the record at the worlds slowest satellite lock on. I had to lean out of the attic window for at least 3 mins. We decided to head out without our respective ipods just to scrape back a [...]

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Juneathon 9/30 – An Interest Bypass

June 9, 2010
Juneathon 9/30 - An Interest Bypass

By far the hardest thing about Juneathon is the commitment to blog daily, the exercise bit is a cinch in comparison. Blogging requires you to look at your world in a different light, constantly examining your experiences for an interest factor. I’m afraid interest bypassed me today. Triggered by Big Runners latest post I allowed [...]

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Juneathon 8/30: Division of Labour

June 8, 2010
Juneathon 8/30: Division of Labour

I went to see the osteopath this evening to deal with my myriad of foot, leg and back complaints but I think she pressed the wrong button as I came away with a whole new ailment in my left buttock. I’m a positive sort and came home happy in the knowledge that I would not [...]

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Juneathon 7/30: Milk, Bread and Nuns

June 7, 2010
Juneathon 7/30: Milk, Bread and Nuns

I was close to quitting when I got home this evening but as I was relaxing into the sofa the Non-Runner reminded me that we were expecting a visitation from her ex-Mother-in-law and a nun who wanted to see the kids. That was all the motivation I needed to grab my GPS and trainers, and [...]

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