I am recently in the midst of completing the "Running Symposium" held in Australia - the first of its kind brought about by COVID. It has ran over three days and has guest lecturers from all over the world who are specialists in their fields which include running. When a topic came up about the … Continue reading Osteoarthritis and Running : myths and recommendations
Enjoy trail running around Aberdeen but not sure where to go? I list my favourite five routes and why. Our doorstep is our playground, there are some fantastic runs out there that help get you out of the city hustle and bustle and into the natural environment. Here is my five - whats your? For … Continue reading My Top 5 Trails in Aberdeen / Aberdeen-shire
Marie took time out of her busy schedule planning for her 6 major marathons. Marie gives an insight into adding miles and dealing with injury. A great read and fantastic piece! Take it away Marie...  Marathons completed? 7 so far.....   PB Marathon time? 2.57.22 in London 2016  Favourite marathon and why? … Continue reading Marathon Spotlight- Marie Baxter
WOW. What an experience. From October 2018 to 28th April 2019 its been one hell of a journey. The training took me through the Illuminator (PB), the Marcathon (in December), long runs through Newcastle, Finland, Nova Scotia and Tenerife. What a great block of training. Oh and the early months of my new born baby … Continue reading HWI – Virgin London Marathon 2019
I have been hearing so much about the Hoka's and I definitely suffer from FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) I was determined to try them out. I recently met Will again at a running seminar for CLAN and we talked a little about the shoes and the benefits for the stage of my training. I … Continue reading New Shoes (Part Deux)
Book Title - Running : Cheaper Than Therapy Tagline - A celebration of Running Author - Chas Newkey-Burden Rating - 4/5 Â Â Â Plot - Â This book is a great light read about all things running. Â The observational wit that likens itself to Peter Kay is well written and laced with motivational quotes and quips … Continue reading Book Review – Running:Cheaper than Therapy
The last Marathon Spotlight of 2017 ends with a Christmas Special. Robbie Simpson (from the warmth of Spain) talks mountain marathons, trails around Aberdeen, London blisters and tasty Bees!! Thanks to the Team GB and Team Scotland runner for his time and encouraging words.... read below. Merry Christmas all and Run Long and Prosper! Which … Continue reading Christmas Marathon Spotlight Special – Robbie Simpson
This week sees Hannah Carter enter the marathon spotlight.  The Rebel PT runner has trained hard and knocked 10mins off her PB this year.  Her secret food...read below 🙂 Marathons completed? Completed 2 marathons - Amsterdam 2016 (3h57m) & Berlin 2017 (3h47m) PB Marathon time? 3 hours 47 minutes Favourite marathon and why? Amsterdam – … Continue reading Marathon Spotlight – Hannah Carter
Marathons completed? 22 Marathons. 5 of the big 6 done so just Tokyo to do. PB Marathon time? Belfast in 2002 - 3hrs 29 mins and 9 seconds. Favourite marathon and why? Think I've enjoyed them all - similar to child birth in that you seem to remember the best bits and forget the rest...! … Continue reading #Marathon Spotlight 8- Izzie McDonald
What better way than to see the parts of a country that you'd never see without your trainers. During a run in Iceland, I got into the zone about my top 10 runs... a massive percentage of them occurred whilst on holiday or at work. I decided to share my top ten.... 10) Robs Legendary … Continue reading Run-Tourism
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