Category Archives: juneathon

“Rest” Or at least, a rest from running.  It was far too glorious an evening to stay indoors, so I threw on a pair of cycling shorts that I inherited from Not Much Of A Runner several ‘athons ago and … Continue reading →

“90 mins on rolling trail.  Walking breaks are actively encouraged where appropriate i.e. steeper climbs where your breathing becomes non-conversational.” There are times when I need the running equivalent of a Batchelor’s Hug, and for me hugs come in two … Continue reading →

“60 mins including easy Park Run where you are permitted to up the effort to marathon level at times should you wish” Fail.  I didn’t parkrun, I didn’t wish to up the effort to marathon level at all and I … Continue reading →

“30 mins easy” It was a gorgeous evening, so I decided to stop off at the Wray Lane car park on the way home and run a short out and back along the NDW and assorted bridleways.  A flat out … Continue reading →

“Rest.” I could have cycled. I could have run. I could have stretched. I could have foam rolled. But instead I decided to glue myself to the Thames Ring 250 live tracker and watch blue blobs move along a blue … Continue reading →

“30 mins easy” Juneathon.  Day 24.  Ran 3 miles.  Cycled 17 miles.  Chatted to my coach.  Had lunch with a friend.  Bought some new trainers.  A good day.

“Rest” It was a beautiful evening when I left work, and I promised myself that I’d go for a cycle round Richmond Park if it was still lovely when I got home.  As I sat in traffic, my get up and … Continue reading →

“Rest” If I blog now, I can say with complete honesty that I have spent the day so far resting 😀 … … and gloss over the fact that I am eating breakfast whilst dressed in cycling kit 😉