There has been a lull in my running activity of late, mirrored by a lull in posting on this site. Now, that's a kind of symmetry! The starting point for this topic was the observed asymmetry between my differential proneness to injury. Until last weekend, it was usually the case that injuries sustained during my … Continue reading Symmetry and Asymmetry
Author: Derek Lee
I was born in Croydon, South London and eventually settled in Northamptonshire. After more than 30 years as a clinical psychologist in the NHS, my welcome retirement finds me dabbling in bits and pieces - e.g., writing, running, martial arts and photography.
Running Like a Moustache
Now, I wonder where this is going? That is often the thought I also have when setting out for a run. The code of conduct for running training dictates that you should always know what kind of run you are undertaking, be it recovery, speed focused, strengthening or endurance building. Today's run was too fast … Continue reading Running Like a Moustache
Horsepower and VO2 Max
Things may have been a little quiet of late, but that does not mean I have been neglecting my running. I enjoyed a lovely recovery run at the end of last week, and this Sunday I resumed my endurance-building with a longish run along a stretch of the Brampton Valley Way. The "recovery" was needed … Continue reading Horsepower and VO2 Max
Dr Derek’s Running Equations
It often surprises me how my mind seems to end up in strange places when I am running. I suppose if it is an often occurring event, the element of surprise should have diminished over time. However, such an inconvenient fact would have deprived me of a good opening line. And the capacity to be … Continue reading Dr Derek’s Running Equations
Dr Derek’s YI Foods System
There is a smorgasbord of advice available to runners who want to optimise their training and racing by adopting the right nutritional strategy. We elite athletes don't have time for diets - we go straight in with nutritional strategies. I'm sure everyone is familiar with high and low GI (glycaemic index) foods. Less well known … Continue reading Dr Derek’s YI Foods System
Back on Track
At the moment I feel like a runner between gigs, not sure of what lies ahead in terms of running opportunities or challenges. As the glow from completing the Edinburgh marathon 3 weeks ago begins to ebb away, I think it is important not to slip into idleness or into a pattern of unstructured/directionless training. … Continue reading Back on Track
The Lang Scots Miles
The title is taken from a line in Tam O'Shanter by Robert Burns. There was a point in the Edinburgh marathon when the miles were dragging and I suggested to someone that they had measured out the course in Scots miles - in that jokey kind of way you do when your legs start to … Continue reading The Lang Scots Miles
Beyond Musselburgh
Musselburgh, on the East Lothian coast, has long been famous for its golf links and racecourse. It was also the finishing line for the 2018 Edinburgh marathon. I am not a golfer or a jockey, but I see myself as a marathon runner. Perhaps it would be more accurate to describe myself as a marathon … Continue reading Beyond Musselburgh
Running to Musselburgh and Beyond
It is Saturday night. A week ago was the eve of the 2018 Edinburgh Marathon. I made a quick photo blog of the event earlier in the week, but due to low levels of inspirational juice I did not attempt what would be the last post under the category of McRunning Man. The juice levels … Continue reading Running to Musselburgh and Beyond
Running Late…
Many apologies for being late with this post, but I have been a bit busy this weekend, what with driving the 300 plus miles to Edinburgh, taking part in a bit of a running race, and then driving home the following day. My brain is a bit low on inspirational juice at present, so I … Continue reading Running Late…
Psychologist on the Move 