give me a break!
After everything that the last 12 months, especially 2020, has thrown at me, a break from it all was probably on the cards. While out for a pleasant stroll with the family on Sunday,...
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speed check: run 1:35
Albeit a last-minute decision, I decided it was time for a speed check this weekend. The brethren of the #BVSC planned a little half-marathon some time back. For a while, I was on the...
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the experiments: experiment nine
It feels like it has been forever since I ran with any purpose over distance let alone experiment. Yes, there have been a couple of interesting, fun time trials during ‘Lockdown’ but only short-distance...
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virtual race day: #BVSC mile time trial
Race day arrived again – yippee! Following the great success of the first #BVSC ‘Lockdown’ 5k Challenge, it was time for the classic distance. The mile had an opportunity to shine. If I’m totally honest,...
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virtual race day: #BVSC Lockdown 5k Challenge
So, the long awaited race day arrived. During these chaotic times of uncertainty, the concept of a race day lineup is certainly a very different thing. However, in the likely absence of any real...
weekly summary: 21 September – 27 September
This week I ran a virtual Time Trial with the #BVSC folk. I suppose 21:29 is half respectable given my current state mentally and physically. It nearly killed me though. For the rest of...
weekly summary: 14 September – 20 September
What started with good intentions to build upon the mileage of last week and the relative comfort of the week, ended in an unconsolable mess. I pushed the long run out to 70 mins...
weekly summary: 07 September – 13 September
This week was a little better than last and somehow I managed to squeeze in an extra run too. My long run for the week even showed signs of my mind getting back into...
weekly summary: 31 August – 06 September
Three runs this week. Can’t say they were good runs but the weekly mileage is increased to what used to be my minimum distance Saturday morning run! Eight miles is the long run now...
weekly summary: 24 August – 30 August
More than double last week’s mileage! At least it’s a step forward anyhow. My fitness is non-existent at the moment after the time out. Mentally I’m exhausted too which really isn’t helping things. Better...
weekly summary: 17 August – 23 August
After 6 weeks or so, I’m finally back on my feet without the attachment of a failed runner machine. Twenty four and a half minutes for a 5km run – I suppose I shouldn’t complain....
weekly summary: 10 August – 16 August
As I suspected last week, I found myself taking off on the bicycle for a bit of exercise this week. It’s certainly a very different experience. Legs like jelly while other parts feel disturbingly...
weekly summary: 03 August – 09 August
No need to get excited, it’s still a zero-mile week. I hopped on the bicycle for a short spin with the family. Lots of stops for the little one to see what she ‘needed’...
weekly summary: 27 July – 02 August
The mind is hurting right now, far more than the foot is. Exercises have gone well this week and I’m walking around with relative freedom but there is a reminder there with heavier pressure...
weekly summary: 20 July – 26 July
Not much to say really. The injury is not going anywhere fast but thankfully I’m off crutches and working through the physio exercises with more than a degree of focus. If this is going...
