Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
This week the weather has been somewhat irritating. Being Winter ‘bad’ weather is to be expected; sadly it does not assist in the enjoyment of winter training. Making it through our long run last weekend, only having a short section of icy ground that was avoided by running along the verge, I felt positive about … Continue reading Ice, snow … the joys of winter training
Back in August I had my first experience of Junior parkrun, having the privilege of being the Tail Walker and Run Report Writer. (The run report can be found here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/duthie-juniors/news/2018/08/06/the-view-from-the-tail-5th-august-run-report-event-45-2/) So, you can imagine my delight when my Aberdeen Parkrun buddy, Cynthia, asked if I’d be willing to be a Teletubby for the 1st … Continue reading Sunday Fun: Duthie Junior parkrun is 1!
It’s a run, not a race! However, it’s also a time trial if you want it to be. About to embark on a 12 week training plan to try and pick up some speed again I decided I’d run parkrun hard today. I’ll be honest - I’d hoped I would manage to run 21 minutes … Continue reading Setting the bar: Aberdeen parkrun
I had fond memories of last year's Stonehaven Half Marathon and had even been heard to say that I found it easier than Peterhead Half Marathon (see recent blog). The jury's out today though and I'll be interested to hear the thoughts on this from anyone else that's run both. It's been hot! We're all … Continue reading Stonehaven Half Marathon: Hot and hilly!
I’m struggling to recall when I joined Metro Aberdeen Running Club, but looking through the old race photos it appears it was in 2009. My first marathon was Amsterdam in October 2008 - no Metro vest. My second, Lochaber in April 2010, complete with vest. Anyway, that aside, I’ve very much enjoyed being a member … Continue reading Metro Aberdeen Running Club
When you awake to the sound of the slates rattling on the roof you know you’re in for a treat at Aberdeen parkrun! Meeting Alan for my warm up run at 8:30 I was impressed to find he’d already done two miles - easily seen he’s out tonight. We did our usually warm up / … Continue reading Aberdeen parkrun: The Windy One
The day started with a great parkrun at Aberdeen this morning, running with my big sister and (briefly) my niece. Always a pleasure, we chatted our way round the course which took our minds off the somewhat unpleasant wind on the way out, and in true Aberdeen style we enjoyed a balmy, warm day on … Continue reading parkrun and Pittodrie: The Abridged Version!
The yoga's been going well - my yoga streak continues with daily practice ongoing. However, I am still struggling with the darkness and the cold, and the resulting lack of motivation for running. It is what it is and I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I have two races coming up: Kinloss … Continue reading My 135th parkrun and my motivation to keep going
Happiest outdoors or not, having volunteered at Stonehaven parkrun this morning I was somewhat frozen and lacking any motivation to go running outdoors this afternoon so headed inside for the ‘dreadmill’ instead. I’ve been struggling to find the motivation to run of late. Darkness and cold are not great motivators and today’s session has been … Continue reading Volunteering (and a lack of motivation!)
Most readers will be aware of parkrun I suspect. For anyone that’s not, it’s a free weekly timed 5k - run fast, run slow, walk ... your choice! I came late to the parkrun party, my ‘home’ run in Aberdeen being well established by the time I started going. Stonehaven is a more recent addition … Continue reading Stonehaven parkrun
Clare, happiest outdoors! 