Ashton Court
Bristol is not a flat city. Built on the banks of the tidal river Avon, there have been people here since the Old Stone Age… Read More »Ashton Court
The Runs
Solstice Run 2009
Disappointed at not being able to get to new York for the 3100 this year. That’s life I guess. Haven’t really done much running since… Read More »Solstice Run 2009
Ottawa Hypothermic Half 2009
8 am this morning, the windchill was something like -23 when we began only my second half marathon in Ottawa, Canada. The first was in the mid nineties with Manatita at the Hillingdon Half in West London.
It was so cold I was reluctant to take my jacket off and stow it for after the race, but sure enough, I had enough layers on that I didnt feel any different without it, just the mind. I looked across and saw a lady with frost in her hair as we were standing at the start line – a race for which I have to add I was on time for, thanks to Utsahi who got up early and drove me here and despite spending 20 minutes looking for the location.Read More »Ottawa Hypothermic Half 2009
Self-Transcendence 2 Mile Race Ottawa
Sparse field this morning but it was seriously cold.The route is a 1 mile out and back alongside the canal. Underfoot was snowy but not… Read More »Self-Transcendence 2 Mile Race Ottawa
The New Year 2009
Everything seems to move in cycles and with the end of the year I feel a new impulse to return to the roads and trails… Read More »The New Year 2009
Good Week
Thursday 22 February It’s been a pretty good week so far running 1½ tired hours every morning and the last two days run for over… Read More »Good Week
Good Mileage
It’s been a pretty good week so far running 1½ tired hours every morning and the last two days run for over an hour each… Read More »Good Mileage
Stepwork
Ran well this morning for an hour and a half. Knees groaned a bit at one point, not really sure whats going on there. Walked… Read More »Stepwork
Two Sessions
An hour and a half in the warm morning at my ususal haunt was a happy occasion apart from some knee sensations. I think my… Read More »Two Sessions
Saddle Up
Back in the Saddle I left about 9 to jog around my local route but there was an event taking place with lots of people… Read More »Saddle Up