Category Archives: Training

Running training

2011 review

Posted on January 4, 2012 by lunaman

Sadly, I’m not posting here very much these days, but thought that a quick summary of 2011 was in order. The running year was dominated by Burn to Run, our fabulous relay event along the Grand Union Canal. In the … Continue reading →

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Marathon training report

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lunaman

Well, it’s been a funny old campaign, thwarted by a tenacious cold virus. May I interest you with some stats and chart? Well, okay then. You can pretty clearly see the drop in training hours in February, the re-start when … Continue reading →

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Relay routier – canal heroics

Posted on March 8, 2011 by lunaman

Burn to Run approaches!

A good thing too, as this winter, while starting well, has turned out to be a lousy training season. First the calf kicked off and prevented me finally tackling a reasonable mileage target, but some regular cycling … Continue reading →

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The return of the bike

Posted on January 29, 2011 by lunaman

Hurrah! Open the curtains. Open the curtains again, but hey, they’re not curtains – it’s the grey gloomy cold day itself outside. Perfect. A perfect day for a long-ish bike ride, preferably without a jacket.
Yes, it’s the end of January, … Continue reading →

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Burn To Run

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lunaman

Well, the time has now come to reveal the secret plan that’s been brewing for some time in my head, and F’s head.
Burn To Run
A relay race of 180 miles from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham down the Grand Union Canal … Continue reading →

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Port Meadow in the autumn

Posted on October 21, 2010 by lunaman
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