Variation is the Very Spice of Running

While having a routine is an important part of training, doing the same thing all the time can get a bit boring. This risks undermining your motivation and sapping your enthusiasm. I have ostensibly structured my week around the main types of run, which in itself provides some variation. Herewith are some further variations... Route … Continue reading Variation is the Very Spice of Running →

Booster Rockets and Running from Lions

I can understand if the title seems a bit dramatic to describe my Recovery Plus run today, but please allow me to provide some context. My three year-old grandson (Noa) is still here, and, as you can imagine, this necessitates a shift in priorities. We have been to the National Space Centre in Leicester and … Continue reading Booster Rockets and Running from Lions →

On Track and Off Track

You will be pleased to learn that this is not one of my famous quasi-training posts, I actually managed to get out and do a bit of running today. Admittedly, it was not a Tempo Tuesday - I am far from my springtime level of fitness due to a lingering bug (and I am no … Continue reading On Track and Off Track →

Thomas the Tank Friday

In Memoriam - Ineke Poultney This is my first post since the sad passing of Ineke last week after a courageous battle against cancer. She showed her unique humour and quirky view of the world until the end. She was always prompting me to blog, and it seems my humour and photography were greatly valued … Continue reading Thomas the Tank Friday →