Category: running

Marathon training back up and running!

Training for a marathon is hard work. It takes a lot of hard work. Dedication. Commitment. Resilience. I have all of these, just not always and not all at the same time when I probably should have. Like now, when I'm in marathon training mode.  My lack of any decent running over the last few … Continue reading Marathon training back up and running!

Marathon (#1) training has started

After a four-week hiatus due to my own silly expectations and burning myself out with races I am back into it. And while it was nice to let my body rest, I also felt the sludge creeping back in which made me feel worse about not running.  So I bit the bullet and did it. … Continue reading Marathon (#1) training has started

Run the Bridge – 14 Feb

I'm still getting into the hang of writing again after such a long break so this will be a short sweet post. The one I started earlier is full of words and just a bit much right now. On February 14th I did the 10k 'Run the Bridge' event. This is an event which is held all over … Continue reading Run the Bridge – 14 Feb

First race ever…4 years on.

The following links are too two posts I did 4 years ago after my first ever race. Something done on a whim and not repeated. Until now. I have found something I really enjoy and want to do more of, to challenge myself. RUN! Looking at the results a second time all I can say is how … Continue reading First race ever…4 years on.

Race Time for ‘the kenyan’

I've now completed my very first race. You know, one of those official things that you register for, pay money, get timing chips and bibs for. And there are two very important things I learnt along the way. 1) Training and recovery. 2) Don't take yourself too seriously. In typical Jennifer fashion, I didn't pick a quick little 5k as … Continue reading Race Time for ‘the kenyan’

Supplements and inside vs outside running….

Supplements. Ah, that dreaded word. You either love them or hate them. You live by them or can't be arsed. You're addicted to them or have no wish to try them.  No matter what side of the fence you sit on, we all have a perception of them and where they live within our own … Continue reading Supplements and inside vs outside running….

Back in my running shoes

After a long break away from activity (any activity) there is always something apprehension when you're ready to start again.  I've had this crazy cold that decided to hang around for two weeks, (I still have a weird silly cough thing happening) I didn't want to push it with the cold wind in my throat by getting … Continue reading Back in my running shoes

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