Category: Sports and Training
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Eastbourne Half Marathon
Eastbourne 1st March 2015 I know, I know, it was meant to be the Steyning Stinger, my favourite Hilly Half but sadly the application forms posted in December came flying back through the door last week with “insufficient postage” plastered over it. The Steyning Stinger was full and Eastbourne had places and so Eastbourne it…
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Windsor Triathlon
15th June 2014 This was an on/off event for me. My crunchy arm had prevented me from swimming and there was so much going on that it all seemed very doubtful that I would make it to the start line. However, three weeks ago I decided to go for it and booked myself some swimming…
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Steyning Stinger – Half Marathon – 2014
2nd March 2014 Grit, Pen, Anthony (Alex), Paul and Alasdair This was the Half Marathon that I had been waiting for. I’ve run it once before and loved it. It is virtually all trials and pretty hilly being based around the South Downs. The first time I ran it, the “Stinger” was pretty dry under…
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Deal Half Marathon 2014
9th February 2014 Deal, Kent This was a bit of an impromptu race. I mentioned to my friend Philip who was up in London last week that I thought there was a half marathon in Deal which could be fun. Philip emailed the next day to say that we were welcome to stay with him…
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Running Times in and around Greenwich
South Dock 28th December 2013 (updated January 2015) (and again January 2026) I really enjoy going along to British Military Fitness Running Club on Wednesday evenings on Blackheath. I find that running with a group pushes you to run much harder than you would ever try when running alone. Every week is different but they often…
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Henley Half Marathon
13th October 2013 A 7 am start from London got us to Henley at about 8.20 in time to park without any hassle. It is not a good idea to leave this run too late as the traffic really builds up. The summer weather has faded away and cool drizzle was the order of the day.…
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The Ski Club of Great Britain is not going to like this!
16th February 2013 Umea Sweden Our Ski Marathon is tomorrow and I’m exhausted! Charlotte booked us onto the local Umea Ski Marathon using her very best new found Swedish language skills. It seemed to go pretty well until the Swedish gentleman asked her what club we belong to, explaining that we had to be members…