(Runner blog post) Like Speed, but not.

I tend to pick the bigger races because they usually have a greater range of ability and I am scared of coming last in the smaller races. Lining up at the start at Hyde Park Corner, I realised that even by my strict standards, this race was big. In fact, I suspect that by the time that I reached the start, the elite racers had already finished. Read more

(Runner blog post) Injury frustration

I’m feeling frustrated, the weather is glorious and rather than being able to make the most of it and partake in sunny evening training sessions, I’m struggling to walk the 200m to the bus stop. I got knocked off my bike a few days ago and had to have stitches in my knee, I’m ok and it could have been a lot worse. I keep hoping each morning when I wake up my leg will miracously feel better! Read more