Running

My enforced rest from running was initiated by a trip to a pub. Me and my good lady gathered around a couple of pints of Wandle, pulled out the Moleskin and jotted down a recovery plan to rid me of plantar fasciitis for good and set me right for my already deferred entry to...
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The enforced running respite has resulted in a very slight improvement to my plantar fasciitis pain so I’m motivated to keep up with the recommendations from my podiatrist. I’ve stuck to the stretches, swapped the running with cycling and been wearing the temporary insoles in my trainers. The only remedial action left to tick...
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When it came to packing for our honeymoon escape, Lynn made it abundantly clear that running gear would not be required. I don’t know if it’s my inherently sulky nature or my winning smile but as usual I got my own way and after sneaking a bag of sporty regalia into the boot of...
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It’s my bithday soon and for a gift my mum wanted to send me off for dancing lessons – she’s worried I’m going to embarass her with the first dance at the wedding. I managed to persuade her that I was beyond redemption, wouldn’t be attempting anything beyond a pitiful shuffle and that I’d...
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We set off in the direction of adventure and the uncharted waters of the eastern wedge of Mitcham Common. Unfortunately it didn’t prove to be entirely virgin territory and we had to endure quite substantial size-related abuse from the native youths walking their bull terriers. It’s easy to overlook these scrub-like triangles of Mitcham...
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Last night saw two less than eager runners imbibing carefully measured doses of liquid carbs. It was the night before the much anticipated Kingston Breakfast run and we were supposed to be having a nightcap but ended up winding each other up. For some reason the Kingston race had been declared a music free...
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I’m on the look out for the perfect running snack to sustain me through the long runs. I know that the sugar laden syrupy shots are very popular, but they make me gag and besides, refined carbs play havoc with my weight. As a runner with a weight problem I struggle with the concept...
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I’ve been watching back to back episodes of the Biggest Loser for quite some time now and in the later series the Bodybugg became an integral feature on the flabby arms of the contestants. I’m not sure why the new gadget took so long to register with me but within three days of me...
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I’ve just been skimming through the 418 running entries I’ve made in the Athletes Diary iPhone app. It’s a fascinating journey over the last 4 years but also a bit depressing. It seems to indicate that I was faster in those early run/walk days than I am now. Still, I do appear to have...
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My Vibram Five Fingers have started to cause consternation in the house. The stench is creating a no go zone in the hallway but at least this movie can raise a little smile.
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