Chlorophyll is wonderful stuff. Here in Glasgow, the first flush of spring flowers has gone, but the blossom is in full swing, and the trees are that particularly fresh green, flush with chlorophyll. It’s a delight to see and experience, and really makes being outside special, especially with the lovely weather we’re having. I’m really […]
I decided last year that running a marathon wasn’t going to feature in my running plans for 2008. I’d been aware of just how much training was required for a half marathon, so doing a full marathon along with running my own business, and having a life and time with Frances just wasn’t practical. Oh, […]
I previously posted that I’d been invited to take part in the XT Wings Challenge. There’s a press release about the new shoe, and the whole project. My details now seem to be on this site: the challenge widget is in the right sidebar, which you’re welcome to click on. My challenge is as originally mentioned […]
My trusty Garmin 305 died a sudden and unexpected death earlier this month. After a great run with my running club, I sync’d up, and forgot about it. When I next went to go running, it didn’t respond, despite trying the reset buttons, and even letting it sit about for days trying to drain the […]
The joys of writing a weblog. A marketing company associated with Salomon have been in touch with me as a result of my weblog and are I’m surprised to discover, inviting me to test out a pair of their new XT Wings trail shoes. I’m also getting a free N82 phone (I suspect on loan, […]
A few months ago I had a bit of a rant about the persistent use of cheesy, tanned, smiling, and posed models on the front cover of Runner’s World. Quite delighted then to see that they’ve taken note of my comments (At least, I like to think so!), and completely revamped the magazine. No less than […]
I’ve a few posts lined up, but figured I’d start off with news on the running that I’m quite pleased with. I came 2nd in my running club winter handicap championship! This is an annual competition, where the points are awarded based on overall improvement from last year, rather than pure outright speed. As my […]
I received my March issue of Runners World in the post the other day, and I have to say I’m beginning to find the covers something of a joke. It’s almost always an absurdly fit looking person, smiling in the perfect-teeth sort of way only an American can manage, with a lovely backdrop and no […]
I’d intended to take part in Scottish 4k Cross Country championships today, but an extra long run yesterday (22km, the longest I’ve run since the 2007 Glasgow Half Marathon), and not feeling 100% last night and this morning meant that I just fancied going along and lending some moral support to my running club, rather […]
Bits and pieces
All go at the moment, so only time for a brief update: Wedding plans are proceeding well. We’re being cautioned by friends to stay calm as the day approaches, and I think we are managing that quite well. Got quite excited picking up the rings, as well as getting to see the finished product for something […]