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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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We’re delighted to announce this week's winners of The Great Bugathon Giveaway! This week you had the chance to win a selection of Maxifuel products, including a rucksack, water bottle, shaker, and a variety of gels, powders, and shakes.Th... read more


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If I was asked to define just one satisfying moment during the marathon, other than eventually crossing the finish line that is, then I would have to say someone calling out your name from the crowd. It is energising to hear your name being yelled ou... read more

Running Naked

POSTED BY Chronic Runner ON 5 DAYS AGO

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A Summer Challenge: Run, Sans Technology, Once a Week “Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” ~ Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland I listen to Lorraine Moller te... read more


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Money has been stretched for most people in recent times so I thought I would write a post on what budget gear is currently available. I'm not one for buying really expensive clothing if I can find something far cheaper that does the job perfect... read more

For The Love of Running

POSTED BY JuliaA ON 11 DAYS AGO

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At last I write another entry. Since returning from the mountains of Morocco, I have been doing more working than writing; which is rather evident! I always go running though – whatever is going on in my life; however busy, running is a non-n... read more


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Hello lovely reader. It’s been quite a while since my last instalment of the snappily-titled B2PRDOWAS* and, to be honest, I haven’t bothered to read back the previous ones. That means there’s a very good chance that you’re... read more


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Weekly Total 38km Total completed 1185km Total remaining 1815km Total raised £1683 Really low mileage week, this week caused mainly by a stag weekend in Dublin so not much happened run related, so I shall regal you with stories of my long w... read more

Dark Clouds and Silver Linings

POSTED BY emso ON 13 DAYS AGO

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I suffer from ‘Fear of Missing Out’. I suspect that I’m not the only one! How many others have been guilty of entering events willy-nilly just because we hear that someone else is doing them and then we just have to enter! Clearly ... read more

What a year it has been...

POSTED BY martinbamford ON 14 DAYS AGO

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A year ago today I was toeing the starting line at my first ever race, the Godalming Jubilee 10k. I was still very new to running and had no idea what to expect. It’s an understatement to say that I was nervous. As the crowds gathered and the ... read more


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So.  Here I am, back from holiday and raring to go.  Unleash me.  I want to get out there!  I want to pound the streets!  Mo Farah has just won a double gold medal at London 2012!  There is no holding me back!   I a... read more


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