Yesterday was not a good day. After the high of Sunday, having my best race experience ever, it was a bit of a come down. It started of well. Well it started of lazy. I spent most of the morning in bed chilling and writing my blog. Then I went on a little run/walking tour […]
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9 lessons learnt from the back
On Sunday at Bath Half marathon the last 248 runners didn’t get a medal or t-shirt. The race had 15,000 entrants but ordered based on a dropout rate that assumes that at least 2,500 runners won’t turn up. A risky business, I assume to reduce overheads, increase profits and limit the risk of being left […]
Can’t go can’t go can’t go
Meant to be doing a 20 mile recce of part of the 47 miler today to test out my kit including the pretty new trail ultra shoes that just arrived today but instead am sat on my chair with an angry dog on my knee (he don’t like me going out) with can’t go can’t […]
Running in fashion – New Parkrun range
Update 05/02/2016 14:53: All 500 shirts have sold out. More will be available soon so keep an eye on Parkrun’s facebook page. Seems like I can’t get away from running clothes today (even though I’m meant to be reviewing medal frames). Just as I finish typing about the new DP Active range I found […]
Running in fashion – DP Active new cloth
Yes, that’s right, Dorothy Perkins have now joined the athletics wear list They’re calling it DP Active. Need a gym wear overhaul? Don’t sweat it. The brand new Dorothy Perkins performance activewear range is here. Expect flat seams, reflective taping and breathable, airtex fabrics to keep you feeling cool and comfortable whether you’re hitting […]
1000 race miles in 2016 update – 10% don
So one month down and 104.7 miles. That’s over 10% complete already and I can now say with authority that a 10% the day after a muddy marathon is not any easier than a marathon after 22.4 miles the three days before.The Tour of Merseyside has nothing on either. 🙂 I actually only ran […]