The plans were set, so even without ideal preparations (a weekend of bad food, booze & late nights), the plan was executed; mostly.The hubster and I parked up at New Mills and joined the Macclesfield Canal and ran 26 miles to Kidsgrove on Monday. It was a good run, the sun was out, it was … Continue reading 36 miles in 24 hours & I become ‘Bug of the Month’
Just about getting the miles in
My training plan had me down to do 52 miles running this week, didn't seem likely to happen considering I was having a forced 3 days off Friday-Sunday as I had my cousin visiting from Holland to go to the Bon Jovi concert, so not much chance of fitting in any exercise so I was … Continue reading Just about getting the miles in
From the hills of the C2C to the hills of Wincle!
My running mileage had to drop back a gear the last 2 weeks as I was so busy with doing the C2C, and of course still having to work full-time as well, so I was quite suprised to tally up to find that I still managed to get in 34 & 37 miles respectively each … Continue reading From the hills of the C2C to the hills of Wincle!
From the hills of Shropshire to the Peaks
Started off the week with a lovely 9 mile hike from Carding Mill Valley up over part of the Long Mynd with a dear friend (& fellow blogger smirnieoutdoors.blogspot.co.uk). Considering the weather throughout the UK we were treated to a dry day with patches of sunshine! It was lovely to natter away and soak up the … Continue reading From the hills of Shropshire to the Peaks
Recovery week but the training plan begins
No rest for the wicked really! On Monday we did it, we booked our flights to Jo'Burg and paid our deposit for the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM). So no turning back now. After doing that, thought I better watch some more YouTube videos about it to get a better feel.......Oh. My. Lord. What have … Continue reading Recovery week but the training plan begins
I am an Ultra Runner! And so is Dion!
After a false start on 19th January when I was supposed to be running the Endurance Life http://www.endurancelife.com Coastal Trail Series Anglesey Ultra, but this got cancelled due to the snow, I finally made it to the start line of my first Ultra with hubby in tow. 34 miles around the North York Moors. Of … Continue reading I am an Ultra Runner! And so is Dion!
Boston Qualifying Time!
Dubbed as the flattest marathon in the UK, and being in my home city, I entered this marathon with the dream of qualifying for Boston. For my age group this means a sub 3:35, or possibly 3:40 as I go up to the 35-39 age group for next years Boston. Given the recent disturbing events … Continue reading Boston Qualifying Time!
Week before holidays is always tough
I think I did pretty well this week considering in my head all I can think about is going on holidays. I've had a few commute runs and rides to work to keep the miles ticking away as part of Manchester Marathon training plan. I tried out cross fit for the first time as well … Continue reading Week before holidays is always tough
Week of Wins!
I never win anything.....until now! I started off my week with a call from Rosso Restaurant in Manchester, I had one dinner for two with a bottle of wine after putting my business card in the draw over a Christmas Networking event held there. How exciting! I immediately got hubster and I booked in for … Continue reading Week of Wins!
It’s the end, but it doesn’t have to be Day 31 Janathon
I can't believe I have made it through the full month without a day off exercise, looking forward to getting a rest day in, but it won't actually be until some time next week!I enjoyed my run in the morning, a nice 7 miles to work in Brooks Pure Grit shoes that I am trialing … Continue reading It’s the end, but it doesn’t have to be Day 31 Janathon
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