Running
Yes, just running. Recently I have been running quite well and have been fairly happy with the results thus far. Unfortunately last weekend I was at an all time low so didn’t run which prevented me from getting over 40 miles for the week. I continue to just run as I feel though and I’m Read more...
What I Did Over Christmas
I couldn’t really think of a more imaginative title I’m afraid. However, I did manage to do a fair amount of running over the Festive Season. I have a new widget that details my activities uploaded to Garmin Connect. Father Christmas was quite generous to me a I ended up with a quite unexpected Garmin Read more...
Cross Country Makes You Stronger
Long time no blog… My running continues to improve and my recovery from the Summer long injury continues. I still only manage about a third of the miles I was used to running only six months ago. I now run about 30 miles per week but I enjoy it all. I have also started doing Read more...
More Running
Well, some running and some stuff about the website… New Website Yes, it’s taken a while but at long last I have created my very first scratch written theme for WordPress featuring the JDGallery plugin and SimplePress Forum. I really like both of these plugins and they seem to work very well indeed so full Read more...
The Art of Perception and How to Be Hip
Far be it from me to blow my own trumpet. On this occasion there is a reason for me wishing to write about me getting something right for a change. It is down to my improved perception. Perception is very difficult to quantify and understand simply because it deals with the way we perceive the Read more...
Running – Or Not
Long time no blog. I have been very busy what with one thing or another but also I haven’t had the heart to blog much about running to be honest, since I am still injured. Progress is slow but sure however and although I have no idea when I can return to proper training, I Read more...
What Governs Speed?
An interesting topic prompted by a friend on Twitter posting this news link about cheetahs. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8137962.stm What I found most interesting was that the news article never entertained the idea it may be gravity that helps cheetahs to travel so fast? They did however hint at change of support. Of course if you are a Read more...
How Do I Get As Good As This?
Take a look at how this woman is running. It is a beautiul piece of effortless and very skilled running at different paces. I looked at the video and though how do I get to run like her? I can run a LOT better than I used to but my technique is far from what Read more...
Barefoot Ted, the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen and the Plight of the Raramuri
I have learned quite a lot after reading Born to Run. I now know that running isn’t all about getting there first or quickly or racing at all. Running certainly doesn’t need to be forced or beaten; it isn’t anything to muscle your way through at all. Naturally, my experience and perception of running are Read more...
A Fantastic Weekend
I have really enjoyed this weekend. Saturday was spent with Friends in the glorious weather cycling around Chatsworth House in Derbyshire and cycling home afterwards which we all enjoyed very much indeed. Learn by Showing I also had a wonderful time helping a friend with her running style and in doing so I learned quite Read more...