A thought for today..

It can be that simple.

Another 10k down..Woo!

Diet is everything

Twelve months ago I was running all the time. Loads of 3.4 - 5.8k. Every day almost I was running. I was fit. I was strong. And when I went on holiday, I was confident I could do anything because I had trained my body, I had changed how it functioned. I felt awesome. I … Continue reading Diet is everything

Name brand vs cheap version

I run with music. I must have my music. Can't live without it. I also like the MapMyRun app on the phone. Keeps me up to date with my progress. Speed, pace, distance and time. You know the drill. For music I use my iPod. There are no games or apps on it. Just music. … Continue reading Name brand vs cheap version

My Workout

Distance: 4.13km, time: 27:56, pace: 6:45min/km, speed: 8.88km/h. Yesterday's run without my support was the wrong thing to do. Stuffed today's run. Went down the hill and returned by going back up the hill. I have to learn how to run up hills! And it's not by walking them.

Challenges and Competition

I can be a competitive sort of person. As someone who has was always good at athletics and running, now that I've started up again I find there are times when I see something - a time, a distance, a pace - of some one else's and make it a mission to beat it, equal … Continue reading Challenges and Competition

Where I need my mind to be…

It's been a while since I have been for a decent run. I popped into the gym at the hotel where I was staying and got in a short half hour workout. Enough to make me feel like I had done something, enough that the endorphins kicked in and I felt awesome afterwards. We we … Continue reading Where I need my mind to be…

Support and Compression

I did my first run today in what seems like forever when it was actually about 3 weeks. It felt good to be back on the road. There's that feeling that takes over when you do start your running routine. The changing of the bra. The pulling on of tights and shirt. Sorting out the … Continue reading Support and Compression

Today’s inspiration

I read this through Facebook this morning and there is no quote better than this article. No matter what your speed, pace or placing it proves that anyone can be a runner. http://runhaven.com/2015/04/16/my-pace-is-my-business/

Even when you think you can’t…you can!

I'm right in the middle of my long days away from home. I've been busy, but the nature of this beast means it comes in waves. An all or nothing kind of thing. I get home. I'm tired and hungry but still need to organise my next day, round-up from today and make sure I … Continue reading Even when you think you can’t…you can!