Tag Archives: Running

My Dad’s running the London Marathon and raising money for Myeloma UK

[Reading time: < 1 minute] This year on Sunday 13th April, my Dad is running in the London Marathon. He’s a London Marathon veteran, but this is his first since breaking a bone in his neck two years ago in … Continue reading

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What do I do to keep fit?

[Reading time: 1 - 2 minutes] Nigel tagged me a wee while ago and I’ve finally had a moment to respond. Here are a few things I do to keep fit: Running – it’s my Dad’s fault, and it’s his … Continue reading

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Running track question

[Reading time: < 1 minute] Why do we run in an anticlockwise direction on a running track? Has it always been anticlockwise? Is it clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere? [No, actually scrap that] Does it mean top athletes’ descendants will … Continue reading

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Gmaps Pedometer

[Reading time: < 1 minute] Brilliant Google Maps hack, just what I’ve been looking for. Work out how far you’re walking, running, cycling etc. using virtual map pins. Turns out I wasn’t far off when I guessed Sunday Circuit at … Continue reading

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26 miles 385 yards

[Reading time: < 1 minute] Good luck to everyone doing the London Marathon on Sunday. It’s been years since I ran a marathon (I did 3 Londons and the Vienna – very different atmosphere and architecture!) – but last night … Continue reading

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Good luck Paula!

[Reading time: < 1 minute] Good luck London! Links: Paula Radcliffe London Marathon London 2012

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Sunday circuit

[Reading time: 2 - 3 minutes] Good run… Up Dunstans Road and turn left (South) on to Lordship Lane Opposite Harvester on South Circular go through gate and up Cox’s Walk to Dulwich Woods Up hill over disused railway tunnel … Continue reading

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A new challenge

[Reading time: < 1 minute] I’m about to start training for the 2005 Crystal Palace Triathlon which takes place on 29th May. It’s a half triathlon: 750 metre swim 20km cycle ride 5km run The cycling and running should be … Continue reading

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