Hello! If you read the blog, you might know I like a run and then I like to talk about it, so with that out of the way here is my training plan for the next few weeks for the Mo Run 10 km race on Sunday 25th November. Last week I got the first... Continue Reading →
Weightloss Journey: New job, new me?
Recently I chatted about moving to a 9-5 job and how I am excited about it for a number of reasons. One of these reasons is a pretty simple one. I am excited about this job, so I can finally, finally have some structure in my life. Part of that structure is my diet and... Continue Reading →
Running: Getting into that rhythm at the start of a run
Hello again! Today I would like to chat about running! If you were not aware, I love a good run, read many posts about it here! But one thing I have found for the number of years that I have been a runner is that for some reason it takes me up to 2 miles to... Continue Reading →
Ultrarunning – setting distance goals in a set timed race.
Running a timed race can be a challenging prospect, you know you are out there for 6, 12, 24 or even for the crazy folks 48 hours. I have run in a number of these and am in the process of training for my first true attempt at 24 hours. But I always try not... Continue Reading →
24 Hour running race – The training plan
Last week I rambled on about my plans to compete in a 24-hour race here in Belfast in June. Well, this week you lucky people get to see what my training plan is going to look like for it. Now please note that this training plan is very much in its infancy and may update... Continue Reading →
The 3 stages falling over when on a run
Did you know that this ailment is common in every runner? From the bare bones beginner to the supreme professional, this harrowing issue is with us all.It is one of those things that we try not to think about, but it happens, and if it hasn't happened yet, it will. It is coming and you... Continue Reading →
24-hour running race: Getting started
A couple of years ago I attempted to run in a 24-hour race held in Belfast's Victoria Park. Sadly at the 12-hour mark, I decided to call it quits because my knee was giving out and I was worried about an injury. It is one of the two times I have not finished (read about... Continue Reading →
Things I wished I knew before I ran my first marathon
Hello and welcome to another post about one of my favourite subjects... Demeaning myself... Wait, no running. That's the one. If you know of my constant posts you will know I have run a variety of races in my short running life. But my second ever race was, in fact, the Belfast marathon and my... Continue Reading →
Aims for 2018: Part 2 Exercise
Welcome to Part 2! Yesterday I chatted about what my aims are for 2018, today we venture more into what I hope to do in 2018 exercise wise. Let's get to it! 1,2,3,4! RUNNING I want to break this down pretty simple. 2017 was pretty much a loss of a year running wise, I still... Continue Reading →
The coaching side of running: Part 2
Hello! It has been a little while since I updated you on Victoria's progress in her running (check out her version here and here... Oh and here!)! The last time we left it, she had an aim of nipping in at 34:30 for the big race on the 20th, which would mean finding 10 minutes from... Continue Reading →