My goodness, I have been away from here for too long! It looks like I completely disappeared after my Solo 100km Challenge in June 2020, and perhaps in some ways I did. There are times when our daily lives take over, when running (for example) is relegated in that ever-growing list of priorities demanding our … Continue reading Catching Up – Again
Tag: treadmill running
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
Dark Satanic Treadmills
Oh, there has been a slight hiatus in my usually very strict training schedule. We elite athletes need to keep to the rules, and I believe my membership of the Elite Running Club (ERC) is under review following recent weeks of lacklustre training. Rumours are afoot that we could be facing a DEXIT, and who … Continue reading Dark Satanic Treadmills
Dreadmill Friday
This morning found me prevaricating about where to run. Last night I had thoughts of returning to the Brampton Valley Way for a gentle run, but there was a definite chill in the air this morning. This was confirmed by our very technical weather monitoring equipment in the garden. Yes, the birdbath was frozen. Erring … Continue reading Dreadmill Friday
The Not-so-Long Good Friday Run
I set out for my run this morning with intentions that proved to be greater than my ability to deliver. This was due to the recent downturn in my training because of feeling unwell. My cardiovascular and respiratory systems have had a bit of a holiday, so they were suffering from the first day … Continue reading The Not-so-Long Good Friday Run