They say that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. The scary thing is that they might just be right. You just have to believe. And train. Lots. The truth is, this marathon journey didn’t start three months ago when I ventured out for my longest run ever with a small, but perfectly formed, group from RRC. This journey started a long time before that. Everybody has their own reason for running, each marathon effort taking on its own…
The New Range of Fruit Pursuit Go Bites® One month ago an email dropped into my inbox asking me to review the new range of Fruit Pursuit Go Bites®. Having reviewed the original Go Bites I was more than a little intrigued. I replied almost immediately, keen to see what the new Go Bites® had to offer. Visually striking, the new bites are rolled in brightly coloured freeze-dried fruit, or blackcurrant powder in the case of the Recover bite. They…
It’s been a long while since I last posted on this blog. Since then, a lot has changed. My Monday morning motivator, Kate Carter, left The Guardian to start her own blog and do some exploring. Since I stumbled on Kate’s blog at some point last year it has been inspiring and enlightening to read about the journey a fellow runner was taking. I’m already loving the new Morning Debrief which Kate is hosting on her own blog – worth…
It’s A Piece Of Cake 10k 2019: Manchester Frontrunners Firstly, let me clarify. It’s a Piece of Cake is definitely not something I would say about this hilly 10k. I turned up last Saturday morning, dressed appropriately for the 20-degree heat, not sure what to expect. Sweating before the start line, I knew it would be harder than usual in the heat. At least it would be a piece of cake… The event, organised by Manchester Frontrunners, took place in Boggart Hole…
Going running without a plan is not a good idea. Running somewhere you have never been before, on high, uneven ground may even be dangerous. Yet that’s how I found myself last Sunday afternoon. I set out with a friend in mild, although grey, conditions from Owd Betts and headed for Scout Moor. Although I’d never been up the hill from this direction, I was confident that if we stuck to the pathways, both my friend and I would be…
There’s something unique about a long run. A sense of freedom. Time to think, ponder, plan and reflect. That’s exactly the feeling I had on Good Friday afternoon. I set out on the trail not knowing how far I would run. Leaving the caravan park behind me the world was mine to explore. I never know how far I am going to run when I head out of the door. Not on a good day. On bad days it’s easier…
I’ve not updated my blog in some time and feel like the time is right to get back on it. It is spring in name only as the temperature outside is below freezing for at least the fourth night in a row, if not longer. It sure has been chilly. However, over the last three months, I have managed to get back in the gym and out on the road. Find out how I’ve been getting on… Fitness First The…
The Quickest of Shopping Trips My ill-fated attempt to buy a post-workout snack started at 17:59 exactly. I’d ran out of Kate Percy’s delicious Go Bites that I’ve been using as fuel for the last month or so. Boo hiss! Without a natural nutrition bar to turn to I decided to give protein bars another go. How I made it up the motorway with enough time to spare to stop off was a miracle in itself! The shutter of my local health…
Why Run with a Club? I have dabbled with running, on and off, for nearly six years. Getting outside, logging miles and analysing how far I have run and how fast, when I return home is really satisfying. I also love smashing a PB, who doesn’t! With a half marathon to train for this autumn and a 10k much sooner, I need to get my act in gear. The best way, I’ve found, is by creating a routine. Ramsbottom Running…
Why I’m Adapting My Diet I’ve never been particularly great at avoiding chocolate or a biscuit late in the day. Yet, when walking well over 10,000 steps a day and coupled with regular exercise, that’s never been an issue. I’ve always been able to justify wolfing down a quick chocolate bar or indulging in something sweet after work. Since starting a new job last year I have had to find new ways to eat. I am conscious of sitting down for…