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Running Happy: Realistic Goals

March 11, 2019 ~ duffrunning ~ 1 Comment

This update might be controversial. Not sure. It’ll be interesting to see what people think. Here’s the thing; I’m pretty sure I’m going to run slower on marathon day than I originally said I intended to...but on purpose. Not something you hear runners admit to everyday. And I promise I’m not sandbagging. When I first … Continue reading Running Happy: Realistic Goals

Precision Hydration Review

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 ~ duffrunning ~ Leave a comment

How do you manage hydration when you’re training? Do you stick to just water? Sports drinks? Don’t bother at all, or drink too much and wonder why you lose all your energy and get cramp with miles still to go? Do you finish runs covered in enough salt to cure a side of beef? Then … Continue reading Precision Hydration Review

The Yamauchi Triangle

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 ~ duffrunning ~ 1 Comment

It was all going so well... Week 5 of marathon training and I’d been diligently building up the Sunday long run mileage, running up and down hills and doing some actual proper speed work. My fitness and pace seem to be on their way back and I was pleased to be heading into the heaviest … Continue reading The Yamauchi Triangle

What Does it Take?

January 25, 2019 ~ duffrunning ~ 2 Comments

What does it take to run a marathon? That’s a question with lots of possible answers. Some more helpful than others. We’ve all seen those memes about the need to be a special kind of idiot and all that jazz. I’d agree, not that marathon runners are idiots exactly, but it does take a certain … Continue reading What Does it Take?

The Laziness of the Long Distance Runner

January 10, 2019 ~ duffrunning ~ 1 Comment

There are times when training for a marathon makes you question your life choices. Lying face down on a massage table in a small room with a stranger’s elbow rammed into places you’d usually slap someone for touching is definitely one of them. I’ve got a confession to make. Since I lucked out and got … Continue reading The Laziness of the Long Distance Runner

Ministry of Silly Hats

January 8, 2019 ~ duffrunning ~ 1 Comment

Quick Disclaimer: Yep, I know I've gone quiet on you all again lately. And I know this piece refers to something that happened in December...I'm hoping you're all kind enough to bear with me and let me start again like there's been no gap...!  15th December 2018 - Eagles Christmas Party I’m a big fan … Continue reading Ministry of Silly Hats

Running Holiday

October 22, 2018October 23, 2018 ~ duffrunning ~ Leave a comment

What sort of vacationing runner are you? Do you forget all about getting the miles in when you're on a break, or is the thought of leaving your trainers at home enough to cause you to break out in a cold sweat? I usually plan to get all my usual runs in and throw in … Continue reading Running Holiday

Kit Review: Stuff with Pockets!

September 24, 2018 ~ duffrunning ~ 2 Comments

You know when you decide to treat yourself to a new dress? Sometimes all the stars align and you find exactly what you're looking for - right style, right colour, maybe it's on sale at TK Maxx and is therefore so cheap it's practically in minus figures. You try it on and it looks even … Continue reading Kit Review: Stuff with Pockets!

Better than Kipchoge (Sort Of..!)

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 ~ duffrunning ~ 3 Comments

Well. That was a tough one. Marathon number 4, Richmond RunFest Marathon. A small, local race in familiar territory. Why was I running this race again? I hadn't really considered that question beyond wanting to achieve a time goal. I'd booked it almost a year ago in the aftermath of getting around the 4:30 mark … Continue reading Better than Kipchoge (Sort Of..!)

Levelling Up – the Sub-2 Half

August 20, 2018March 28, 2019 ~ duffrunning ~ 6 Comments

How many half marathons have I run now...16, 17? Not counting two which came up very short for various organisational cock-up based reasons, I think it was 16 at the start of this month. Half Marathon 17 was the Newark Half in Nottinghamshire on 12th August. At a suitable point in both mine and Mr. … Continue reading Levelling Up – the Sub-2 Half

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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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