Regular blogs from runners at all levels. First time marathon runners, amateur racers and trainers share their experiences.
July 27, 2011 - City Runs
Imagine training for two hours on a stony, pot-holed cinder track, starting in the darkness before dawn, running in plastic sandals, then off to school with no water, no breakfast, and no showers. That is … Read more →
Welcome to Le Tour of Exeter 2011 5 DAYS - 5 RACES AROUND EXETER - OVER DIFFERENT DISTANCES AND TERRAIN The event will take place in Summer 2011 between - MONDAY 15th AUGUST - FRIDAY 19th AUGUST Click here for Entry Form STAGE ONE | 15.08.11: Hilly Time Trail - King of the mountains stage … Read more →
Trainings been going well, my team of support runners and raring to go but suddenly I get a bloody cold and start feeling every little twinge, hip feels sore, knee aches and shoulders are tight, otherwise I'm in great shape!!!! I'm sure they're all psychological with time slipping away … Read more →
So two weeks ago my training went up a notch as I ran the Bideford half marathon in my fire tunic and breathing apparatus set on my back! The plan was to use my Dad as a pace maker and finish around the 2;15/20 mark comfortably inside the world record, and with the cool weather on the morning of the race … Read more →