I think I’ve forgotten how to eat…I mean properly eat

I’m starting to wonder whether I have actually got someone else’s legs this week so far. They work ok, as … More

And there are miles on the board

For the first time in 2019 I’ve managed to get a decent long run in. Both due to circumstance and, … More

You don’t think you’re cold until you try and say something

It’s interesting that the last time I posted I was talking about how churlish I was complaining that it was … More

Beware the winter version of myself

When I run, I do like running alone. I can listen to whatever music I like and I dictate the … More

Long runs and the Ability to Eat All the Food

What’s so curious is that this doesn’t happen as soon as you finish the run. That would be too easy … More

It’s Easy to Sign Up for the Thames Trot 50 Miler When It’s 5 Months Away

If you start Googling ultra running, it won’t take you long to come across some of America’s more famous 50 … More

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

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

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

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