Just like that, there are only 8 weeks until I run 100km

Not that those actual details are a surprise to me, I’ve been banging on about it for months. No, the … More

An odd week with the threat of both injury and the rain never stopping

Somebody somewhere decided I was not going to run much this week. On Monday they smirked to themselves, saw it … More

The ultimate running question: how do you know if a run will be a good run before you set off?

If you do then you’re a wiser one than me. You must share the secret. I’ve had some odd runs … More

I Thought I Could Do Hills, then I Went to The Peak District

I’ve only managed a couple of easy runs this week so far and easy they certainly were. I’ve felt all … More

My love-hate relationship running through the cow field

I’ve come through quite the journey this past week. As you may guess from my posts, I do spend a … More

Building the Mileage Back Up Again and How Running Can Spring a Surprise

After two 50km+ runs in as many weeks, contrary to what my suspected masochistic mind was veering towards, I dialled … More

A different 50k experience

Not least because it was actually 54km. Excuse my artistic licence for a catchier title. For various scheduling reasons, not … More

Pyramid runs and the Best Excuse Yet for Being Hassled by a Dog

If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you’ll know I love my numbers. What you might not know is … More

20-Miler Dutifully Notched Up

I wouldn’t go as far as to say I’d promised to get a decent long run in this weekend. With … More

100k here we come…

Perhaps the sunshine made me giddy this week, after a winter of grey runs angled slightly into the drizzle and … More