by Julie

Win win

I am determined to keep my fitness up till marathon training starts (everything going to plan that is), and want to make my Saturday runs 6 miles. I wanted to do 4 miles yesterday, to work my way back up to 6, and would have if the gale force winds hadn’t come back. I drove down to my parents’ house, left the car and headed down to the canal. It was all fine till I turned onto the canal itself, then I realised I was running into a strong breeze again. It blew in my…
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by Julie

Back in the swing of things

Almost 3 weeks and I haven’t run a step between recovery and other things, so I wanted to get out tonight. It was fine and dry and not too cold - our weather has been coming down from Scandinavia lately and it’s been freezing, but tonight was just nice for running. I really wanted to get back in the swing of things. So I did 2 very easy miles around the block and enjoyed it. My legs still work and everything felt fine. I will hopefully get out for a longer run on Saturday. Now…
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by Julie

London Landmarks Half Marathon 24 March 2019

It’s been almost two weeks now since the London Landmarks Half Marathon and I have been busy with an assignment so I haven’t had a chance to write up my report. But I have been thinking about it ever since. It was a fantastic event, no doubt about it. The city, the route, the weather, the crowds, the support, the organisation: all were amazing. I was very excited about the whole thing and it was warranted. It was one of the best events I ever participated in. I felt great for most of it. The…
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by Julie

Ready for it

As I woke on Saturday morning I could hear wind howling around the house and rain beating against the window. Not again, I thought. Perfect morning for a run! my boyfriend said. All sorts of excuses ran through my head but I knew I would just go and do it. 6 miles was on the agenda, last long run of the plan. I wasn’t sorry about the distance. Despite the rain and wind, it was actually quite warm at the start and I was in short sleeves and sunglasses before long. I managed to avoid…
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