running, reading, nonsense.
End of the Streak It’s the end of the month which means that this time next week my running streak can, and probably will have already, come to an end. On paper, running every day compared to running just most days shouldn’t make too much of a difference, and physically I don’t think it has… Continue reading Finishing, Sitting, and Something Wild.
The Break of Dawn I guess the idea behind doing a month of running everyday in July is that it should be nice and dry and there’ll be no excuses not to hit the road. And it has been dry. It has also been extremely hot the last few days, so much so that the… Continue reading A Morning Run, Keeping Consistent, and a Good Cause Coastal 10k.
Planning Success. I’m not usually one for plans. Much of that attitude is due to the nature of my work – things change last minute, and I take on a lot of overtime, so planning too much means plans being ruined, too much. It’s disheartening, so why bother? As I continue to push forward with… Continue reading The Best Laid Plans, a Seriously Long Run, and an Early Morning Experience.
Mixing It Up Throughout July I am running every day. Usually I stick to a six session a week schedule, doubling up once a week to give me two full rest days, but for three more weeks my recovery days are actually a-couple-of-easy-miles days. So far, it’s not been so tough, but because of the… Continue reading Rowing to a PB, the Benefits of Big Tunes, and Secret Running.
Hot on the Heels I like running in the heat, but there’s no denying it can be difficult. You sweat buckets, and the sun can feel as if it is draining you of vital energy, but with appropriate hydration I’d take a warm weather run to a dreary jog, or winter walkabout, any day. And… Continue reading The Heat, Streaking, and a Serpent.
This week in the Runners Corner I look at the benefits of running twice a day, get awe-inspired by a 71-year old marathon runner, and shy away from a leg-busting marathon best admired from afar.
I like running.
run into words 