Category Archives: Training

So with all last week’s sessions put to bed, it’s semi-officially time to taper. That means running progressively fewer miles over the final three weeks to rest the legs ready for the big day. It’s also traditionally the time when … Continue reading →

I realise I’ve been hopeless keeping this blog up to date with this year’s marathon progress. Sorry! After religiously following the Furman schedules based on a 18:19 5k time, aiming at 6:50 marathon pace, I’ve reassessed my marathon target time.
The … Continue reading →

I was reminded the other day of my trip to Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, near Indore, India. This was way back in 1992, but the memory of my few days on this promontory, overlooking the Narmada river to the south, still … Continue reading →

Years ago I read some M R James stories including ‘Warning to the Curious‘. This haunting story is set in Seaburgh, Suffolk, but the 1972 BBC version of the story is filmed partly along the beach at Holkham Bay.
Last weekend … Continue reading →

Before my 10k road race, what better way to prepare than with a long hilly run on trails?

So Sunday’s run was the small matter of a drive out to the Brecon Beacons, Upper Neuadd Reservoir to be exact, and a … Continue reading →