Tag Archives: chirunning

My mojo is back!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by abradypus

Isn’t it amazing how a glorious morning and a picturesque parkrun can banish the blahs?  Blue sky and rolling parkland as far as the eye could see.  Wonderful. Added to which, I now know several things that I didn’t know yesterday: … Continue reading →

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Blah

Posted on March 18, 2011 by abradypus

Haven’t been able to summon much enthusiasm for anything this week, hence the lack of blogs.  Ran part of the way into work on Tuesday focussing on relaxing my lower legs, did nothing on Wednesday, tried to run home on … Continue reading →

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A tucked-in butt and a swan-like neck

Posted on March 14, 2011 by abradypus

The first thing that we were told at Saturday’s workshop was that it was not a magic wand that would transform our running styles in a day.  Instead it was an introduction to some techniques and drills that would gradually make … Continue reading →

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Information overload

Posted on March 13, 2011 by abradypus

I spent yesterday running.  A parkrun in the morning followed by a (chi)running workshop.  It was all great fun, but by the end, my poor brain was full to overflowing.  Lots of information to digest over the next couple of … Continue reading →

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Straw poll

Posted on March 11, 2011 by abradypus

Are half a bottle of wine, onion rings, pizza and deep-fried mozzarella sticks good preparation for tomorrow’s parkrun and running workshop?

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Farewell Febtathlon; Hello March Madness

Posted on March 1, 2011 by abradypus

Hello March Madness As I’ve exercised on all but three days this year (!!!), I’m going to keep March simple.  Two goals, only one of which is active.  They are: Goal one: run a parkrun every Saturday   Since I have signed … Continue reading →

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An alien has taken over my body…

Posted on February 17, 2011 by abradypus

…that is the only possible explanation!  I am a sloth.  When I took time off between university and working life, did I go travelling?  No.  Did I volunteer for a worthy cause?  No.  Did I do anything even remotely useful?  … Continue reading →

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Chirunning

Posted on February 3, 2011 by abradypus

A couple of you have asked “what is this chirunning of which you speak?”. Chirunning is a running brand, and to become a chirunner, you must first part with your hard earned cash.  There are books, dvds, audiobooks and workshops galore.  … Continue reading →

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Commuting with Chad and Danny

Posted on February 2, 2011 by abradypus

I ran today.  I revelled in the fact that I didn’t have to, and then decided that I would anyway. Throughout Janathon, I did a lot of running with Chad and I did a lot of running with Danny.  “Who’s Danny?”, I hear you … Continue reading →

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