I’m not as fast as I used to be, and that’s okay… mostly. Could I get back to those fast PBs? Yes, I surely hope so. I know I’ll only get back there if I put in the work. What that magic formula is, speed work, adding to the distance, hill runs, I’m not 100% sure, but I’m trying… mostly. But sometimes, I’m not trying. … Continue reading Do I care about speed?
When it comes to running and juggling family life, there is a whole host of guilt that can sometimes come along for the ride. Mostly my kids and husband are proud and happy for me to be out running and being a fitter, healthier person – and a great role model to boot. But sometimes, Mummy’s out the door at bath/bed time or early in … Continue reading Two little white lies I tell
I look at my 7-year-old son Ellis, and this kid has got it. He’s lean, he’s keen (well as keen as you can be at 7) and he wants to be an Olympic runner when he’s older. My heart aches with proudness when I relive the first time he shared his dream with me. And I have to face facts – one day – probably … Continue reading This kid has got it
Confession time – I have a sports bra from 1996, and I still use it. It is a gorgeous (I use this term loosely, and it is loose too, so excuse the pun) black Champion sports bra, that I used when I played high-school basketball (Go Mad Hatters). It was a time before high tech fabrics – its made of good ‘ole cotton, and I … Continue reading The sports bra from 1996 and 4 more home truths
After completing R.E.D. (Run Every Day) January for Mind Charity – I have become a master at how to fit your runs in. And yes I get more inventive than wake up early – which after a broken nights sleep can be one self inflicted punishment too far. Continue reading Squeezing it in
Do you carb load before a race? I eat a lot of carbs regardless, so I can’t see eating any more is a benefit, but guilt free extra portions of pasta are never a bad thing. Have a vote in the poll: Continue reading Poll: Carb Loading
Running Milestones 