Vicarious Sofia Sunday

I think the word vicarious has ecclesiastical origins, so it is fitting for a Sunday post. By good fortune I have found myself here in Sofia on the day of their marathon. I went to have a look at the runners as they ran round the Palace of Culture. There was quite a long uphill … Continue reading Vicarious Sofia Sunday →

Bergtrek Friday

We are moving on from last week's Fartlekless Friday, and it probably seems a bit tortuous to try to get some continuity in the post titles. I have resorted to German, but I suppose it is in keeping with my little foray into Latin in an earlier post! It may also seem to some that … Continue reading Bergtrek Friday →

Fartlekless Friday

Not to mention Tempo-free Tuesday! It has been one of those weeks where lots of thoughts about running have not been put into practice. I think there are two main contributory factors to this state of affairs. Firstly, a lovely autumn cold, with all that entails - especially the lethargy, each movement as slow and … Continue reading Fartlekless Friday →

Ad Libitum Sunday Running

So, we're getting all highbrow now are we, throwing in a bit of Latin to make a mundane post seem more interesting? Absolutely. Guilty as charged. Mea culpa. Another deviation from tradition today because I undertook my long run in the late afternoon instead of in the morning. It actually worked out well, having time … Continue reading Ad Libitum Sunday Running →

“Beat The Sunset” Sunday

On Sunday I "reluctantly" sacrificed my long run to take part in my first 5km race. This is a lovely distance I have run many times over the past couple of years or so. It has been part of my recovery and speed runs. Strangely enough, it has also been part of my long … Continue reading “Beat The Sunset” Sunday →

Getting up to Speed

Oh, another title that is going to have to work hard. I have been running ahead of myself and now there is a small backlog of training runs to catch up with on this blog. I would hate to miss an opportunity to share my little exploits, but I think four short posts about runs … Continue reading Getting up to Speed →

Sunday Habits

It may well be the case that I have sinned against the esteemed establishment of elite runners (of which I am a dishonorable member), but I do not have any immediate plans to take Holy orders. The Sunday habits to which I refer are about getting back into the routine of regular running. Experienced long … Continue reading Sunday Habits →

Mussel Power

Monday was my last day by the Black Sea and I wanted to say goodbye to it until we meet again next summer. I decided that a little run along the seafront in Varna would be the most appropriate way to do this. Packing my case could wait until later! I set out with due … Continue reading Mussel Power →

My Annual Puppet on a String Run

I suppose one way to describe my running style (and there are many comparisons that come to mind) would be like a puppet on a string. However, that is not the thinking behind this post. This morning it was a bit overcast here on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria, perfect conditions for a little … Continue reading My Annual Puppet on a String Run →

The Things We Do For Love…of Running

Today's run was not particularly enjoyable in itself, but it was helpful in my quest to at least maintain a habit and a reasonable base level of running fitness. It was just 5k through a little seaside village, and where the pavement ends the wild stuff begins. Well, it wasn't that dramatic, it's just that … Continue reading The Things We Do For Love…of Running →