I’m standing at the start line to Oakley 20 and there are approximately over 800 runners in front of me. My heart is pounding, and my head is saying “I can do this, it’s just 4 x 5-miles.” What I wasn’t expecting was I needed the loo. Was it nerves, or did I really need … More Never Give Up!
Two weeks ago I had a really good week of running, which included a tempo run, interval training and a 13.1 long run on the Sunday. My body felt good, mind positive, I was on a roll. Then Boom, it all comes crashing down one week later. How and why? Last Sunday I had a … More The ups and downs of marathon training
My expectation last week was to run the MK Winter Half Marathon with the other Zero to Hero’s. The Wednesday before the event I got an infection, and had no choice, but to visit the doctor. She prescribed antibiotics, and oddly enough I didn’t ask her if I could run in the half-marathon, I just … More Expectations!
My run last Sunday was simply lovely. We set off from Stony Stratford, which took us along the River Ouse, which meandered gently through a wild meadow. Although the sun was shining, it was cold, and when running you don’t realise how cold it actually is. By the time I got home my lips were blue. … More Mindset
It’s not often that I run on my own, but last Friday I did! My new running buddy was enjoying herself in Amsterdam. The weather was a little miserable, raining and windy, but it wasn’t the weather putting me off. I just got in my head that I really didn’t want to run on my … More Solo Running!
Today is the first day of the New Year, how exciting is that! I’ve just spent some time today looking at the Marathon Training Plan figuring out how I’m I going to manage my time with work, family commitments and training. It did seem a little daunting at first, that was until I stopped and … More A New Year, A New Beginning!
The Zero to Hero’s tackle the MK Winter Half-Marathon 13th December, 2015 in the rain! I’m still buzzing from the day and keep reminding myself that I / we ran 13.1-miles! As I reflect on the day, I surprised myself in that I REALLY enjoyed the race. I even found myself talking to other runners, … More The Big Day, Came and Went!
I can’t believe I’m up and running at 6.45am, in 85+degree heat, with humidity of 88%. I must be mad! Not only is this challenging me mentally, but physically too, and there are mornings when I feel physically sick after my run! I have to say I’ve surprised myself at my commitment and motivation in wanting to … More My Floridian Experience!
Zero to Hero Zero to Hero is a new initiative by Redway Runners, aiming to help novice runners become marathon runners. Around thirty”zeros” signed up and have been matched with experienced mentors who will guide them through the training programme. The goal is to run the Milton Keynes Marathon is May 2016, which various milestones along … More About Zero to Hero
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