Sometimes a rest is (personal) best…

It's been six months since I last blogged... While that might sound more like an introduction at a Bloggers Anonymous gathering, it's true that I've neglected the blog since I ran the Paris Marathon back in April... mainly as I've been preoccupied with summer, work and a building project on my flat. But now that autumn's … Continue reading Sometimes a rest is (personal) best…

The Paris Marathon Grand Depart

The 4 Ps: My Bitter Sweet Finale

A week has now passed since the Paris Marathon, and I've spent the last 7 days reflecting on the experience and what I (and 40,171 other people) have achieved. Paris is one of my favourite cities having lived there about 20 years ago - so I was looking forward to a weekend in this special city. … Continue reading The 4 Ps: My Bitter Sweet Finale

BeaRCat Old Deers!

The 4 Ps: Race Ready?

9 weeks down, 7 to go! It's a great feeling to be past the halfway point in my training for the Paris Marathon... and so to test my progress and see whether I'm on track for my goal (sub 4 hours), today I took part in my first race of the year... The Old Deer Park … Continue reading The 4 Ps: Race Ready?

2014 – A Year of Two Halves?

Well actually three half... marathons, a 30km trail run, a 10-miler and a 10k. I can't quite believe it but tomorrow is December. 2015 is suddenly around the corner. Festive lights and decorations adorn the streets. We wore Christmas jumpers to work last week. And all the talk is of Christmas parties and holidays. So as is tradition at this time of year, … Continue reading 2014 – A Year of Two Halves?

5 reasons I’m a running bore!

Running has taken over my 2014 so far. Friday nights come and I find myself looking at my watch at 11pm, thinking I should be home, tucked up in bed, ahead of clocking up the mileage on Saturday mornings. Sunday morning's early run club means Saturday nights are equally tainted. Monday mornings arrive and when … Continue reading 5 reasons I’m a running bore!

The Challenge of Running…

Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. One of my New Year Resolutions was to get a PB (Personal Best) in the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon. While the PB escaped me, it was still a great challenge to work towards. And I've just received a last call email to register for the popular 2014 Brighton Half Marathon on … Continue reading The Challenge of Running…