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Born To Plod
Accomplished ultra-marathon runner. Gazelle-like sprinter. Writer of a blog that hardly ever goes off at random tangents. None of these statements apply to Jay, who (happily) still feels like a beginner despite having starting running a year ago.
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steve c463
0-100 Miles in 6 Months
The trials and tribulations of a 50-something preparing to run 100 miles in the name of Factor50.
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Baz Taylor
3 Runs a Week
After having 3 friends pass away i have been running 3 times a week since March. I have been entering competitive runs since June.
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AnnaPoberezny
3000km for Mind
I decided 2013 was the year for something much bigger. With the help I received from the mental health charity Mind, I realised I could now give something back. Follow me through the journey I'm taking to run 3000km in a year for Mind!
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lehorse
365 DAYS 3000KM
3000km in 365 days of 2013, running an avg of over 8km per day to succeed. Every run, race & km will be covered in this blog.
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Alex Kendall
5 marathons in 5 weeks
By running five marathons in five weeks, Alex hopes to inspire others to take action to save the environment. Follow his training, thoughts and motivations here.
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Weerdboil
7 Marathons In 7 Days
Running and running a business is a hectic combination. Follow my blog as I train and prepare for ultra6 in July 2013.
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MaryLS
A Novice's Account of Barefoot Running
Mary tackles barefoot running for the first time. She shares her ups, downs, thoughts and musings about minimalist running as she competes in races for charity.
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jonmackintosh
Aim high, anything is possible!
From unfit and overweight to ultra fit but still a little overweight! The trials and tribulations of Jonathan's journey from three miles to 53... and beyond.
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BenMoreau
Ben’s Olympic Dream
Follow elite marathon runner, Ben Moreau, on his path to the 2012 Olympics (via the newsagents to satisfy his love of chocolate).
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Borntoplod
Born To Plod
Accomplished ultra-marathon runner. Gazelle-like sprinter. Writer of a blog that hardly ever goes off at random tangents. None of these statements apply to Jay, who (happily) still feels like a beginner despite having starting running a year ago.
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Pinky13
Changing Room Drama Queen
Forget getting fit Pam Swift just wanted to get into her favourite clothes, that was her biggest motivation. So a few months down the line what's changed?
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Chronic Runner
Chronic Runner
Caolan is a runner, a mother, a wife, a climber, and a philosopher (I think about and teach Philosophy for a living) .Some think I have a little running problem - but running is like eating to me.
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Grum
Crashing through the undergrowth!
Thoughts and actions from running outside the box.
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Kim Ingleby
Energised Running Thoughts
Personal Trainer Kim, a Sports NLP Coach & Sports Therapist, shares her top tips for all areas of running, helping you complete your first race with confidence or to gain the edge in your next race. Kim trains clients from GB athletes to beginners.
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Fell Running Guide
Fell Running Guide
Join Fell Running Guide on his off road running adventures in the Peak District and beyond. Hopefully inspiring others to take to the fells
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therunningbug
Follow The Running Bug
Follow The Running Bug for updates on all the latest news, reviews, events and gossip from the world of running, as well as keeping up to date with all the new features coming to the site.
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Bob32
Give Me Strength
Julie is a runner and a coach who has a passion for health and fitness and a strong belief that strength training is a must every runners week.
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Go Faster Food
Go Faster Food
Marathon runner, cook and author of Go Faster Food, Kate Percy, shares her love of food, tasty recipes and top nutrition tips to fuel your training, racing and recovery.
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Edward
Going Downhill
Edward's been running for nearly 30 years, but at 54 is witnessing first hand the fall-off in performance that ageing brings. Humour and help in equal portions for anyone suffering the same fate.
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GJames
Greg James' Marathon Mission
Radio 1 DJ Greg James had a dream; to run his first marathon in London’s Olympic year. Teaming up with his producer Laura, Greg is realising his dream and will run the London Marathon in support of The Stroke Association and in memory of his Grandfather.
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manths
Hit the Ground Running
A 20-something non-runner who has stupidly signed herself up for a half marathon — can she do it?
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SandGoby
I Think Therefore I Run
Tamsin considers the health effects and environmental implications of running and how it is shaped by modern science...Who says that “pavement pounders” can’t be big thinkers?!
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thesaster
London Marathon Virgin 2012
Follow the trials and tribulations of Sarah Lees as she tackles her first London Marathon.
23 POSTS
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Mimi
Marvellous Mimi
Record-breaking ultra runner, glamorous grandmother and fan of all things pink, Mimi Anderson.
46 POSTS
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Matt Roberts
Matt Roberts Get Running Tips
Get Running: How to Get Started, Stay Motivated and Run Your Best with tips from Matt Roberts
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lordmooch
Michael’s Meanderings
For self confessed computer geek, Michael Lysons, running is all about having fun. Well, most of the time it is.
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gavtris
Misadventures in Multisport
Former track hurdler, 30s, seeks multisport nirvana. Must fit around family and job; must be prepared to make allowances for finite talent, budget, and hours in day.
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Papi runs
Papi Runs
With the news of his new baby, Rowan decided to put the beers, cigs and the rest to one side and run the Great Langdale once again. Caught by the running bug, he's finding it's infectious.
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Bo Novak
Plant-Powered Running Girl
From total beginner to half-marathoner (I hope!) in time for my 46th birthday. Thoughts about vegan nutrition and women's health along the way.
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Race Director
Race Director
Family Man, Race Director & Ultra Runner - never in the same place for long - join me on my adventures around the world!
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Peekay
Ramblings of a Rickety, Ragged, Rank Runner
I've won only one race in my lifetime, and that was inside a prison when one of the inmates threw up after just 100 metres! But I do know a bit about running races and I am the author of "Around the British Isles in 80 Races".
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HardlyAnAthlete
Relay GB
Running is about setting challenges. Here's one set to motivate many people rather than just the individuals.
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respectthestupidity
Respect the Stupidity
Matt Beardshall, author of Coast to Coast, has been described as “the runner’s runner”. Here’s his unique take on life on the run.
46 POSTS
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meelymason
Run Off My Feet
A beginner runner from Mansfield, who tries hard to fit running around, work, home and two young children.
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kristopht
Running for Fitness
Health & Fitness journalist, Personal Trainer and keen runner Kristoph Thompson shares his tips and advice on how to get more from your run.
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runwithmark
Running For My Life
Mark started running in a bit to quite smoking in 2007. By 2010 he ran from Amsterdam to Barcelona and now runs ultra marathons anywhere my passport will allow him. Mark is a motivational speaker, follow his progress and advice on goal setting.
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running_dan_w
Running For Others
Inspired by his wife's illness, Dan decided to run 800k in 12 months for charity. This is his story.
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kate@allattfamily.co.uk
Running Free
Kate Allatt survived a brainstem stroke with Lockedin syndrome. She couldn't walk, talk, swallow or move, only blink. Prior to that she ran 70 miles and was preparing to scale Kilimanjaro. Now her challenge is to run 1km in the Percy Pud race in Sheffi
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JuliaA
Running To Learn
An international marathon runner in the 80s and still fast in her fifties, the lessons Julia has learnt mastering her running have helped her better master life. Find out how here!
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runninged
She Runs, She writes
Fiona Bugler is a mum of two and a runner and writer with ambitions to run a sub three-hour marathon
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slay1373
Team Hope 2014: All roads lead to the Sahara!
We are a team of six firefighters that are raising money for HOPE for Children. Our target is to raise in excess of £45,000 and to achieve this we are taking part in the Marathon des Sables 2014.
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ToughGirl
The Adrenaline Zone
Tough girl Aimee is looking to take on new challenges and try anything to get the heart racing and adrenaline flowing.
15 POSTS
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Running Bear
The Art of Running and Training
Follow Edward, runner, beer lover and big man, as he prepares for a 100 mile race and examines the artistic side of a running life.
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Nigeruns
The Lonely Heart of the Long Distance Runner
A runner for more years than I have fingers and toes. Founder member of Warley Woods Pacers and, 10 years a charity runner/volunteer supporting Whizz Kidz
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Moriarty
The Meaning of Running
Moriarty muses on why we run and shares the story of how it helped him recover from alcoholism.
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Adam
The Next Step
The tale of your average runner taking on new challenges after meeting some extraordinary characters
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sammymargo
The Physio Room
Sammy Margo is a spokesperson for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. She is also the author of The Good Sleep Guide and The Good Sleep Guide for Kids.
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emso
The Ponderings of a Pootler
As a fan of running long there is plenty of time for wandering thoughts whilst roaming.
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SandMan
The Race From Hell
The story of Bug co-founder Joe Mountain's jungle marathon, where venom, acid and jaguars were all in a day's racing
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slowbutsteady
The Reluctant Runner
Not a 'natural exerciser' by any stretch of the imagination, lacing up the trainers is often as much a battle of the mind as a battle of the legs! See what Sarah decides to do to keep herself on the straight and narrow...
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therunningdan
The Running Dan
The Running Bug's Dan Foley on running, health and what's going on at Running Bug HQ.
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James Dunne
The Running Technique Coach
James coaches runners and triathletes of all levels to help them improve their running technique, develop functional strength and promote increased mobility and good running posture. Read his practical advice for all runners.
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davidbrowncoach
The Sporting Mind
Get your mind right and the rest will come. David Brown from The Academy of The Sporting Mind on the mental side of running
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thefizzio
The Treatment Plinth
A chartered physiotherapist, runner and all-round 'into his exercise' kinda guy, Matt sets about debunking injury and rehabilitation myths.
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Kev Quinn
Thoughts of a Runner
Father to a brilliant boy, Finley. Husband to a lucky lady, Gabrielle (although to be fair I am punching above my weight), founder of realrunners.co.uk and massive athletics fan. Training for Hamburg Marathon (2.28) and hoping for sub 2.20 later this year.
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martinbamford
Trials and Tribulations of a New Runner
I decided to make 2012 my ‘Olympic year’, going from fat to fit (losing over 60lbs in 9 months) and discovering a genuine love of running.
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toddleckie
Triathlon is the day job
Committed to training as a professional triathlete for three years, Todd Leckie's regime is often swim, bike, run, sleep, repeat. But some interesting stuff also happens along the way...
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RunDeeMc
Ultra Ambition
Dee was a non-runner who said: ‘Why not?’ when offered a place on the London Marathon three years ago. Now, she's about to run the race of a lifetime, the notorious Marathon des Sables ultra marathon.
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Journopig
Virgin London Marathon Virgin
Join Nell as she trains for her first attempt at the Virgin London Marathon in April 2011
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Fitterinforties
Wake Up Call
From marathon runner to overweight smoker and back again, this is the story of how Simon re-found his love of running.
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Steve Canning
White House Runs
White House physio, marathon runner and triathlete Steve gives no-nonsense advice about how to get the most out of running and stay safe at the same time.
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Vive Le Marathon: Some handy phrases for Paris 2013
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1 month ago
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Stonetiger999
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A few of my friends are running the Paris Marathon this weekend so it’s only fitting that I post a little something to wish them luck. Rather than give in to casual racism and write about garlic-flavoured energy gels and such, I thought I’d...
13 Top Running Tips (to give to people you hate)
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2 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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13 Top Running Tips (to give to people you hate) Optimal fat burning zone is 170% to 185% of max heart rate. Tie a juicy steak to each leg before every run. If you come across a vicious dog, the smell will trick it into thinking you’re...
The Snot Rocket Diaries
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2 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Like a 7 min/mile pace and the ability to look good in a vest, the snot rocket is a skill that many runners take for granted*. Not me though; for some reason I’ve never quite mastered the art of squeezing one nostril shut and jettisoning a nose...
Jay’s Running Tips (stop laughing!) #1: Count up, Count down
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3 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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It’s not often that I post proper running tips on here, mostly because I don’t feel comfortable calling myself a proper runner. The danger of me writing such an article is that it would invariably be something along the lines of “10...
Hello 2013, you’re looking lovely…
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3 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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So, by now you may have read my ever-so-slightly puerile review of 2012, in which I looked back at the running resolutions I’d set myself this time last year. The purpose of today’s post is to set myself some new goals in the hope that they’ll...
Goodbye 2012: The obligatory look back at a year of running
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4 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Well, it’s that time again folks. Another year over, a new one just begun, and with the new year comes a couple of old traditions. Firstly, we can expect the inevitable deluge of brand new runners, spurred on by resolutions to get fit, run a...
Respect the Miles, Stupid
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4 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Do me a favour. If you ever find out I’ve not been following the advice laid out in this post, kindly print it out, wrap it round a brick and throw it at my stupid face. Thanks. My long runs have been coming along quite nicely of late. I’ve...
B2P Q&A: Dan Cartwright (author of How I Became a Runner)
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5 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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B2P Q&A: Dan Cartwright (author of How I Became a Runner ) “Running makes me a better me. It just about balances the crazy.” - Dan “the Laser” Cartwright Welcome to the latest B2P Q&A. For newer readers, this is a...
Kit Review: Ron Hill Advance Windlite Jacket
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5 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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It’s been a while since I treated you to one of my detailed and informative (ha!) product reviews, so today let’s have a little look at a lightweight jacket from our chums at Ron Hill. As always, I’ll start off with the caveat that...
The Art of the Off-duty Runners Nod
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5 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Hello there, great to have you here. I loved that thing you did the other day by the way; you know, the thing . Anyway, if you’ll indulge me, I’d like to have a chat about something that’s been on my mind for a while. The runners...
Long Run: I Never Learn, Except When I Do
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5 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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The other day I had my longest run ever, a whopping (by my standards) 15 miles at a gentle pace that, allowing for a coffee detour and numerous bouts of stopping to look at stuff , took me just under 3 hours with an average moving pace of 10:22/mile....
An Open Letter to a Considerate Motorist
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6 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Dear motorist, Let me just start by saying, you’re brilliant. When you saw me jogging up to that busy junction, all sweaty and red-faced, you could have easily just ignored me and carried on with your day. To be fair, most would. But you didn’t...
B2P Q&A: Liz Goodchild (aka Runnerstood.com)
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6 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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“I did not take drugs before I wrote this, I promise.” - Liz Goodchild (shortly before talking about perpetual kittens and how running is like cheese) “Running will open up a whole different world for you, and you’ll become...
10 Things to do While Waiting for your Garmin to Lock onto Satellites
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6 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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10 Things to do While Waiting for your Garmin* to Lock onto Satellites 1. Wonder how the GPS in your mobile phone or in-car satnav can lock on in a matter of moments. Decide to write a stern letter to your MP about it. 2. Whisper into it while glancing...
B2P Q&A: Jen Jahn (aka Two Itchy Feet)
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6 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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“Billy Joel, Pizza, definitely no octopodes” Jen Jahn (may not be a direct quote) Jay on Jen There are many reasons why Jen is great, but the thing that keeps me coming back to her blog time and time again is her peculiar love/hate...
Motivation is the Ultimate Nemesis of Even the Most Dedicated Runner
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6 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Need some motivation? Check out our Motivation Articles . A chat today with my little buddy Becky (@beckdilley) made me realise that there’s a gap in the market just dying to be filled. Runners are often faced with hurdles* that threaten to keep...
Angst in My Pants: The Internal Dialogue of an Average Training Run
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7 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Foreword: I was struggling to think up a snappy title for this post, but in the end settled on a tenuous pun. I'd like to start off by assuring you, shiny reader, that what you're about to read has nothing whatsoever to do with my pants. Right...
Virgin London Marathon Ballot: Those left behind
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7 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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In the last week, thousands of hopeful runners would have been saddened (or in some cases, relieved) to receive a rejection letter, informing them that they were unsuccessful in the ballot for next year’s Virgin London Marathon. If you were one...
B2P Q&A: Taff Tanner
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7 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Jay on Taff Taff is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Facto. The fact that he’s a truly awesome runner (and I mean “awesome” in the literal, rather than the colloquial sense) is just the icing on the cake. His knack...
B2PQ&A: Upcoming Feature
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7 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Hello, you’re looking fantastic today. I didn’t want to say this in front of the others, but you’re my favourite reader. Anyway, just a quickie to let you know about an upcoming feature for the blog. As well as my usual weekly(ish...
Hills & Spills: The Cransley Hospice 10k 2012
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7 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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It’s been a while since I did a race report, mainly because it’s been a while since I did a race, so here goes… Find your next race here . Sunday 15 th September, and time for the annual Cransley Hospice Road Race, an event held...
Intervals Shmintervals: A Guide to Interval Training
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7 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Ah, interval training, a cornerstone of every runners regime. See our guide to Speed and Interval Training The basic principle of interval training is that the workout pings back and forth between low and high intensity, with the actual time, speed and...
The Beast: Foam Roller
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8 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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(Caption: The mice enjoyed their new climbing wall) The Beast Want your work colleagues to think you’re a serious athlete who knows a thing or two about self-myofascial-release? Take a foam roller into work with you. Want your work colleagues...
High There…
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8 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Bit of an indulgence this week… I had a few ideas knocking about for my latest post, each as captivating and incisive as the last, but yesterday I went for a flipping brilliant run, so sod it – I’ll just write about that instead...
The Born To Plod Runners Dictionary of Words and Such (part two)
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8 months ago
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Stonetiger999
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Apparently, eight words just isn’t enough for a dictionary these days . I tell you, it’s political correctness gone mad . So after spending some more time in the library of the Faculty of Running About at Pretend University in Swindon, I can...
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