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Organised Masochism – Why Do We Run Marathons?

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 ~ duffrunning ~ 7 Comments

At the 1908 Olympic Games in London, the marathon was won by Dorando Pietri of Italy. However he did not take home the gold medal. Pietri had started out at a steady pace but sped up in the second half when he realised his main competitors were struggling. In the final 2k, he began to … Continue reading Organised Masochism – Why Do We Run Marathons?

When is a Run Not a Run?

August 1, 2016August 18, 2016 ~ duffrunning ~ 8 Comments

No chance, sunshine. I’m calling BS on that. I didn’t put 16 weeks of blood, sweat, tears and foam rolling into that race to have anyone call me a jogger. At the weekend I watched two fascinating documentaries about running. One was about Mary Decker and Zola Budd, and the dramatic fall that occurred when they … Continue reading When is a Run Not a Run?

Just Keep Moving

July 3, 2016July 5, 2016 ~ duffrunning ~ 11 Comments

I have learned that there is no failure in running or in life, as long as you keep moving - Amby Burfoot Almost exactly a year ago, I took part in a 26 mile organised walk through the Peak District. During that day I had a very honest conversation with my cousin on a subject … Continue reading Just Keep Moving

Running Like a Girl – Insult or Accolade?

June 17, 2016June 19, 2016 ~ duffrunning ~ 5 Comments

I have been mired deep in the running world over the last year or so, and I’ve seen lots of articles, blogs and ads making reference to ‘running like a girl’. I’ve struggled to reconcile this with my idea of how I want to run. I don’t want to run like a girl. I actively … Continue reading Running Like a Girl – Insult or Accolade?

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Charting my Adventures in Runderland, catching up with the middle of the pack.

Shortlisted in the blog category at the Running Awards in 2017 and 2018, nominated in 2019.

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