The Challenge: To run 100km in 28 days.Organiser: Great Run – with profits going to NHS charities. So, we arrive at the final week of the solo challenge. This nail-biting tale of running derring-do approaches a conclusion. It has been a slow-burning story, very much like a Nordic screenplay carefully layering a narrative interleaved with … Continue reading Solo 100km Challenge – Week 4
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Solo 100km Challenge – Week 3
The Challenge: To run 100km in 28 days. Organiser: Great Run – with profits going to NHS charities. Here is a quick run through of Week 3 of this epic adventure. Monday 25th May 2020 A warm and sunny bank holiday Monday, so off to Wicksteed Park again. Not feeling too sharp today and I … Continue reading Solo 100km Challenge – Week 3
Solo 100km Challenge – Week 2
The Challenge: To run 100km in 28 days. Organiser: Great Run – with profits going to NHS charities. Oh dear, I am as far behind with my blogs as I am with my running target. Wednesday 20th May 2020 A hot morning for running in Wicksteed Park again. For no obvious reason, I felt quite … Continue reading Solo 100km Challenge – Week 2
Return of the Orange Whizz
Well, the orange bit is accurate but the whizz bit is debatable. The good news is that I have started to get back into a running routine. The first few runs, as reported in my posts going back to 6th April 2020, have focused mostly on getting my limbs moving again without too many aches … Continue reading Return of the Orange Whizz
Running in the Age of Covid-19
This is for those among you who may be new to running or who are thinking about starting to run again after a long break. I just want to look at a few basics and to consider any precautions we might need to take in relation to social distancing. The first point to make is … Continue reading Running in the Age of Covid-19
Keeping it Local
We have entered the era of covid-19 and the lock-down in the UK has become official since 23rd March. We are allowed to exercise in the local area but not to travel out of town. I really miss my favourite running routes but I am fortunate to live on the edge of town within a … Continue reading Keeping it Local
Running into Spring
This post is just a brief training update for the sake of completeness before I introduce the next phase. I use the term "training" quite loosely because i do not have any upcoming events to aim for. The target is really to keep those limbs moving. 17th January 2020 A visit to the Brampton Valley … Continue reading Running into Spring
Autumn Morning Run and Training Update
The first day of autumn and the sun was shining over Aldwincle Lake this morning when I ventured out for yet another "recovery run". This is running for enjoyment and pleasure, with no pressure to perform well. It is not about PBs or heroics or building resilience, stamina or muscle. It is to keep the … Continue reading Autumn Morning Run and Training Update
Another Barefoot Mile
It is that time of year again, relaxing on the Black Sea coast at Shkorpilovtsi. But my body needs a gentle reminder that demands will still be made of it, never mind being on holiday. Hence my traditional barefoot mile run along the shoreline, enjoying the feel of the sand and surf underfoot. I did … Continue reading Another Barefoot Mile
Rothwell Town Carnival 10k
As promised, a personal account of the inaugural Rothwell Town Carnival 10k, wonderfully organised by Desborough Races . This was the first outing for my new Alzheimer's Research UK top, for whom I will be raising funds in my next big race. Details and funding opportunities will be revealed shortly under the heading Operation Newkie … Continue reading Rothwell Town Carnival 10k