I'm scared of running. Not in the same way that people are scared of spiders or snakes, I'm not scared that my trainers are going to leap out from under the sofa and stamp on my big toe - but I'm scared all the same.I've been thinking a lot about what stops me from going [...]
It's not the most picturesque of routes but the one I took last night I have a certain fondness for. OK the traffic noise, fumes and uneven pavements are a nuisance, but when it comes to distractions from aching legs and feet, this route is a winner.I did the shorter 3.5 mile version of my route round south Wimbledon [...]
Training has been going well for the past week. I've followed my scedule and ran three times last week (2 miles, 2 miles and 3 miles).The three mile run was almost enjoyable for a couple of reasons. Firstly I'd been itching to get back to this distance after having to take a week off and [...]