Tales of walking, running and mood dependent, maybe other random stuff!
2nd March 12 weeks to go! I signed up for Kirkhill 8 as I’ve always felt like maybe one day I’d try an ultra. I like the concept of a looped course in the knowledge that there’s the security of being able to stop at any time I choose rather than being 20 miles from … Continue reading Kirkhill 8 Training Diary
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
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!
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!)
Clare, happiest outdoors! 