Monthly Archives: April 2015

So marathon number seven and after years of ballot knock backs my luck came in for London. I took the Friday off work so that me and the family could travel down by train (first class!) to the big smoke. … Continue reading →

It was a long time coming after eight knock backs from the ballot, but I thankfully got a place through the club this year! I think with this in mind I was much more worried about getting injured, but managed … Continue reading →

It seemed such a good idea last year when the club registered multiple relay teams for the Highland Fling. We were successful in getting two teams but it was 2 weeks ago when we all realised that the bloody thing … Continue reading →

You don’t get a race report from me very often and I am afraid when u do it is a long one! Ever since I did the relay of the Fling a few years back I knew I would do … Continue reading →

I trained on the mountains and on the bike, on the D33 and at Alloa; I spent too much time worrying about how much more I could and should have done; I talked my Andrew (my son) into being driver … Continue reading →

This was a slightly altered route compared to previous years to allow for the Great Edinburgh run preparations. The conditions were great if maybe a bit too warm, but the slight breeze helped with that for the most part. There … Continue reading →

I read a book recently (Richard Askwith “Running Free”- excellent read) which had a lovely passage that summarised races like marathons as “personal Everests” that can provide you with a sense of self belief and achievement. I think this is … Continue reading →

Bit late but finally getting on top of the ironing pile. Quick report from the Brighton Marathon. A last minute offer of a place from my VLM charity saw me and Sean going on a road trip to Brighton. Great … Continue reading →

I thought that I might have to change my name in order to join the Harrier men at the Dunbar 10k: there was Michael Greens, Michael McComb, Michael Philp and me (cue for a song?). However, despite being challenged nominally, … Continue reading →

A good turn out from harriers for this race which is a great way to burn off some of those easter eggs. The conditions were great, cool and not too windy. Its nice to be able to grab a cuppa … Continue reading →