I have had one of those times where I have not been able to do any running for a full 10 days. This was down to being at work for hours on end, then being away and having several social engagements that I had to attend. Not only was I unable to tap ... read more
I am feeling very fit and loving my running; there is always a yin to the yang. For a few weeks I haven’t felt quite as vibrant and my ankle has hurt a bit and I could tell I was in a fallow period. But now the yang is back, I am flowing and th... read more
It has been two days now since my second Cateran Trail Ultramarathon and I am feeling more than a touch battered! I had an excellent day. The race organisation was superb and the marshals were on top form as always. John Stanton, author and founder ... read more
Beethoven, Einstein, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Oktoberfest and fast marathons, all great things associated with Germany! I remember watching the Berlin marathon last year and being in awe of the pace that the elite athletes had set off at, hitting halfway ... read more
When the going gets tough, the tough go on holiday. My grumbling knee tendon was again telling me not to run on hard surfaces, and what it needed was a trip to the sun. So family RTS flew off to the Algarve for some rest and recuperation. And lots of... read more
That's a Question, Not a Statement of Intent. "We must walk consciously only part way toward our goal and then leap in the dark to our success. " ~ Henry David Thoreau On Friday afternoon, May 11th, I flew from Denver to Siou... read more
Hi Running Bug I hope you have had a great couple of weeks? Above is a photo of my great group of clients in Italy, where we have just returned from an amazing fitness camp. There is the Italian Taxi driver in the middle, lost in translation... read more
This week was a new experience for me in the world of running! Another one you cry?! This week, my fellow buggers (RUNNING BUGgers, obviously, oops, no offence meant!) This new experience? I was a marathon spectator! And wow. Just wow. What a day. ... read more
My teenage daughter started her Sunday job a few weekends ago and needed me to drive her into Bude. We live in a remote location about 10 miles north of Bude with a limited bus service. She needed picking up 4 hours later so rather than drive back ho... read more
As a runner who works and has kids, early starts are part of the daily routine, but when the wake up call is for something new, and a little bit earlier than usual, it becomes the stuff of dreams – anxiety dreams of sleeping through the alarm. ... read more