Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
In the last blog I wrote I’d mentioned a marathon in 4 weeks time. Sadly it all went wrong after that … The weekend after Banchory, I developed an intense calf pain midway through a speed session at Aberdeen parkrun. Despite a good warmup, on my 3rd rep, I questioned whether I was just ‘wimping … Continue reading Injury & Recovery
With a marathon in 4 weeks time I entered this half to get a handle on where my training is at. My current marathon training is different to what I’ve done previously, not following my favoured Hanson plan, as much due to time constraints as anything else, not able to commit to running 6 days … Continue reading Run Banchory Half Marathon
Having enjoyed Kirkhill 8 so much last year I decided to sign up once again. I went into the event feeling better prepared than last year; although mileage was similar, the vast majority of my running has been on trails recently and I’ve focused more on runs with elevation. The weather forecast caused a bit … Continue reading Kirkhill 8 Revisited
It was certainly with a little trepidation that I stood on the start line at Kirkhill, no idea of what I’d be able to achieve. In contrast to my usual Saturday morning at parkrun, nobody was barging to the front and everyone listened to the briefing! Thanks at this point should go to Nicola - … Continue reading Kirkhill 8: I’m an ultra runner!
I was delighted to be able to celebrate both my 250th parkrun and my 250th volunteer this weekend at Aberdeen parkrun. This is where it all began for me way back in 2012. Aberdeen parkrun itself began in 2011, but it took me a while to go. I’d heard about it, but had the perception … Continue reading 250th parkrun Celebrations
Last year just didn’t quite cut it with regard to running goals. As tends to be the way for me, off the back of a solid block of marathon training (for London in October 2021, I lost motivation. While I do love a plan and will follow it to the letter when I have a … Continue reading 2023: Refresh & Renew
I’ve not raced this year and I’m not in racing shape, so I wasn’t holding out much hope for the race today. Indeed, I was very grateful that one of the ladies from club was coming with me; had it not been for that commitment I might have backed out! No Pressure Having done this … Continue reading Forfar 10k Revisited
I’ve wanted to do this race for a few years. Usually run in April, it falls in the middle of the school holidays and fills up pretty fast. Rescheduled for 2021 and billed as one of the most scenic 10k races in Britain, I was delighted to finally have a chance to run it. Rain … Continue reading CHSS Glenlivet 10k
Having been the focus of my training for many months, it was great to be able to run a ‘live’ marathon after going virtual last year. Leaving work on Friday, I was very excited to be on my way, if a little nervous. The thought of being among so many people after so long was … Continue reading London Marathon 2021
I signed up for this race a while back as there have been a serious lack of events on the calendar and I needed both something to aim for and a race or two to get used to running in a crowded start again. I’d heard Huntly was a tough run so figured I’d go … Continue reading Room to Run Half Marathon (Huntly)
Clare, happiest outdoors! 