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
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Solo 100km Challenge – Week I
The Challenge: To run 100km in 28 days. Organiser: Great Run - with profits going to NHS charities. It is probably fair to say I have made a little scratch on the surface of this target rather than a dent after the first week. Monday 11th May 2020 A rather blustery and chilly morning saw … Continue reading Solo 100km Challenge – Week I
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
Going Loco Down in Wicky Parko
With apologies to the Four Tops (lyrics by Dozier and Collins)! The starting point for this post was the concept of "going local" in these days of social distancing, but you know how I like to play around with words. Yes, this is another mini-update of my local runs. Thankfully I'm not going loco, but … Continue reading Going Loco Down in Wicky Parko
No Seagulls Today
Here is a quick update to my training log. A bit of an obscure title today. It could have been "This Ain't No Seaside". Running locally again in Wicksteed Park on the third anniversary of my first marathon in Brighton. It does not seem possible that three years have passed. It was a really hot … Continue reading No Seagulls Today
On The Road Again – Again
My first use of the title was back in 2016, so a bit of recycling as we come into 2020 does not seem unreasonable. The themes are also recycled - recovery runs following large gaps in training and updates following long gaps between posts. It seems that I am in a repetitive cycle of being … Continue reading On The Road Again – Again
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
The Big Catch-up
Hello everybody! Is there anyone there? Maybe "everybody" speaks of a plurality that does not exist. Oh, it has been a long, long time since I last posted here. Hence the title. It has been quite a challenging start to the year with bugs and a persistent feeling of fatigue. This may be partly linked … Continue reading The Big Catch-up
Running into 2019
To all my followers and to anyone just passing by or dropping in - my very best wishes for a Happy New Year! If you are a runner, then I hope you get in the miles and avoid any injuries or other setbacks. If you are thinking about taking up regular running, then I hope … Continue reading Running into 2019
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
Psychologist on the Run 