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...
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the only road I know
The last time I ran on a road surface was over 5 weeks ago. Hospitalised twice in the last 6 years; even then I never went that long without miles on the road. As...
a return to blocks of four
Still in the midst of no man’s land ‘training’, I found myself back in the familiar context of blocks of four this weekend. It wasn’t my idea – “an older boy told me to do...
weekly summary: 22 June – 28 June
Continuing my recent regime of steady miles, the week got off to a good start. Temperatures were so high on Wednesday that I scaled back my effort in favour of a relaxed 10km. The...
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...
weekly summary: 14 June – 21 June
An easy week in terms of days on the feet – only 3 runs in total. However, the distance travelled per run has edged upwards. Working on my desire to get back into higher mileage...
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...
weekly summary: 08 June – 14 June
Mileage-wise the Busman’s Holiday week #2 panned out pretty much as expected – maybe just a few miles short. I had a few worries not related to running this week. These weighed heavy on...
weekly summary: 01 June – 07 June
Under the advice of a sensible suggestion, I took a busman’s holiday of sorts this week. I threw away my planned runs for the week. Instead, ran when I felt like it and how...
weekly summary: 25 May – 31 May
This week started out well, with a couple of back to back steady runs. Then abdominal concerns started to hit back again and my mind turned. I have a recurring pain (mild) in my...
weekly summary: 18 May – 24 May
This week was about finding my feet again, in more ways than one. My ankles and knees are stronger but there is still much work ahead. To get back anywhere close to where I...
