Running after Covid

I didn’t have covid particularly badly, in fact I’d say it was pretty mild. But the effects, particularly for running, have been long lasting. I do feel like I’m making progress now, but it has been frustrating! Covid in November 21, just about managed to pick up running a little bit in January - still...

Kettlewell trail Half Marathon race review – one to remember!

Three weeks ago, at the very end of May, was the time for the Kettlewell Half Marathon. Training had not been perfect, but with Staveley (11 miles) three weeks before and some hill training, I’d hoped it would be enough. Looking fresh at the start (I'd end up in the river later) This race is...

May training update – less miles than April!

Despite a few long runs in May, overall I did far less miles. Two big races in the month and I was trying to be easy on the body in between and not push too much. Quite a few trail runs, lots of wet runs and the usual everyday running from home. Training update: May:Miles:...

January 2021 training

I haven’t done a monthly training summary for quite some time, and thought that January was a good time to start. It’s been quite a good month really, even though I had one very bad week in the middle. Miles: 87.14No of runs: 16Strength sessions: 7 There have been lots of early morning frosty and...

Speed training plan progress

I’ve now been following a plan to try and increase my pace over short distance for a few weeks and I’m quite enjoying it. It’s only an 8 week plan, which to me feels doable, hopefully long enough to have an impact, but short enough to stick to. In my last post I’d put what...