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longruntom

Over-ambitious ultra runner, juggling running with normal life, who thinks he's more amusing than he actually is

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Tag: london marathon

Week 5 and how fartleks are like the last day of term

I remember when I first did a fartlek run. It made me feel like a proper runner, using terms like … More

fartlek, london marathon, marathon, marathon training, run, runchat, runner, running, training, ukrunning, winter running

Week 4 and the Elusive Runner’s Tailwind

Week 4 has altogether been windy. This will come as no surprise to many of you as you’ll have been … More

london marathon, marathon, marathon training, run, runchat, runner, running, training, ukrunning, winter running

What They Didn’t Tell Me About Foam Rollers

Seriously, just look at her: Doesn’t she look like she’s enjoying it? It almost looks like a fun game. Now … More

foam roller, foam rolling, Injury Prevention, london marathon, marathon, marathon training, roller, run, runchat, runner, running, training

Week 3 – Love/Hate Relationship with Intervals

For much of this week, this just about sums up how I was treated during my runs: Everything was going … More

london marathon, marathon, marathon training, run, runchat, runner, running, winter running

Let’s Get it Started

It’s zero degrees, it got dark about an hour ago and it’s only 5pm.  We’ve just got back from a … More

london marathon, run, runner, running, winter running

Recent Posts

  • That Fine Line Between Ambitious and Stupid
  • Well 2022 Didn’t Quite Go To Plan
  • 2022 Running Goals, with Added Get Out Clauses
  • #RunTheDate May 31st – 31km. I’ve Only Gone And Done It
  • #RunTheDate May 30th – 30km. First Ever 100-Mile Week Done

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