Run one single mile as fast as you can! Uborka! is running a virtual magic mile event on 30th July 2014. You can run wherever you want, at any time of day, and then log your time on Marathon Talk. … Continue reading
In the last week I have again failed to run 8 miles. I managed 7.5 on my feet, but the last two of those involved a fair bit of walking, which is a first for me and felt rather disappointing. … Continue reading
Just over a week ago, I took the train into Reading and ran back along the A329 to home, which google maps told me was 8 miles, but turned out to be 6.5. As I left the station, the wide … Continue reading
I spent half term week in the Lake District running in the fresh air, as well as doing some walks (usually quite short, with child and mobility scooter in the party), and one glorious row on Coniston. I like the … Continue reading
What have you all been up to? I have expanded my repertoire to become one of those housewives who does aerobics in the sitting room, while being exhorted to smile by some ridiculously flat-bellied muscular twenty-something on my TV screen. … Continue reading
I may have overdone it during my week in Armpit (RunKeeper confirms 45 miles in a month: a personal record). I now have niggling aches in my left hip and leg, enough to keep me awake which is not great. … Continue reading
Yesterday I arrived in Armpit after a five hour train journey in the company of the Small Boy, dropped my bags and immediately went out for a run. I have been planning this for some time; in fact it’s my … Continue reading
I think it’s fitness club day. I hope it is because I ran home from Pete’s office, 4.4 miles this time, despite Met Office warnings about heavy pollution. I did the local Parkrun on Saturday, and a short run on … Continue reading