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Week 5 Training for the London MarathonJust a couple of things to start with. To read the opening story about my training for the London Marathon please start here or click on the links for the previous week's training updates. Secondly, I'd love to hear what you are training for, how it is going and any…
Week 4 Training for the London MarathonJust a couple of things to start with. To read the opening story about my training for the London Marathon please start here or click on the links for the previous week's training updates. Secondly, I'd love to hear what you are training for, how it is going and any…
The annual Lisbellaw 10k and 6k was finally able to run after being postponed from earlier in the year due to icy road conditions. This annual fund raising event is well know locally for its friendly atmosphere and the difficult course. Looking at the analysis of the course it doesn't look overly challenging. I dare anyone…
Week 3 Training for the London MarathonJust a couple of things to start with. To read the opening story about my training for the London Marathon please start here and come back up for the updates. Secondly, i'd love to hear what you are training for, how it is going and any questions you may have.…
Week 2 Update: Training for the London MarathonJust a couple of things to start with. To read the opening story about my training for the London Marathon please start here and come back up for the updates. Secondly, i'd love to hear what you are training for, how it is going and any questions you may…
Week 1 Update: Training for the London MarathonTo read the start of this article please start here and come back up for the updates.The first week of training for the London Marathon is in the bag. It feels so good to be back training with a purpose and a target in mind. The first week is…
In Memory of Oliver McCullagh What can I say about the Greencastle 5 Mile Road Race that hasn't been said for the past 37 years. This year the race, and the whole running community of County Tyrone and beyond, was missing a real gentleman of the sport. Oliver McCullagh founded this race all those years ago…
Early Morning Routine - How it StartedDeveloping an early morning routine has proven to be life-changing. It started out as what some believed to be a hair-brained scheme to cure my insomnia. It developed into a routine consisting of an array of healthy habits. I struggled to sleep for many years. A few years…
Winter trail running is an excellent alternative to road running when it comes to the cold and icy conditions we face this time of year. There are several advantages to trails, and not all of them are immediately obvious. Included in this list is injury prevention, strength training, speed training, balance and coordination. Not…
I love post marathon racing! I find that three to four weeks after a target marathon is always a fun time to race a shorter distance. My body still has all of the adaptations from the long distance and speed training involved in the marathon programme, but has had a few weeks to recover.…
