I’ve signed up for this race 2 or 3 times before but have never been able to do it for various reason. This year I made it and was very interested in what one of the biggest races in London had to offer. Continue reading “London Winter Run Review/Recap – Feb 2019”
Category: Physical
Jabra Elite Active 65t Earbuds Review
This is not really a full review, more some advice to save your hard earned money and about the connectivity issues I had with the Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds. Continue reading “Jabra Elite Active 65t Earbuds Review”
Piling on the Pounds – Weight and Running
It’s the start of January and we’re all on clean eating and fitness regimes! Correct!
Well, I am. The London Marathon training started on 31st December – 17 weeks out from the marathon.
Because I like challenges, Continue reading “Piling on the Pounds – Weight and Running”
Nike Epic React Flyknit – Running Shoe Review
I spend too much time looking at running shoes. If I have 10 mins, I will go to the usual websites and look for new deals, colours or styles. I’m a Nike man through and through. The only non-Nike shoes I’ve bought in the last 10 years are the On Cloudventure, which I really like and are a specific off-road shoe. I reviewed them here. Continue reading “Nike Epic React Flyknit – Running Shoe Review”
An Ode to Parkrun – Why it’s so good!
My parkrun 50 t-shirt arrived recently.
I opened it in the office at work and intrigued colleagues asked: “What’s that?”
“It’s my parkrun t-shirt to show I’ve completed 50 parkruns” I said.
To which I got the reply – “What’s parkrun?” Continue reading “An Ode to Parkrun – Why it’s so good!”
On Running Mens Hybrid Shorts Review
Price – £80
Available – On Running
One of my most popular posts is my On Running Cloudventure Shoe Review. This is either my writing, the interest in On Running, a demand for waterproof shoes or people just like kit and kit reviews. Continue reading “On Running Mens Hybrid Shorts Review”
22 things to do for race day (possibly 20!)
I’ve done a fair few races in my time, but regularly in my own “I only need 5 minutes to get everything ready” way, I end up wandering around my flat looking for stuff and generally getting stressed. I then think “Why did I leave this until 11:45 pm to do this?”
I’ve racked my brains to think of things to do pre-race to make your race experience go as smoothly as possible. Continue reading “22 things to do for race day (possibly 20!)”
10,000 steps – Is it really a good target?
A couple of months ago, as part of a company health promotion, I started to track my daily steps. The aim was that teams of 4 would record their steps (and therefore distance) over 4 weeks with the aim to promote walking and moving more.
I was sceptical. Continue reading “10,000 steps – Is it really a good target?”
7 ways to avoid chafing when running
Chafing occurs where your skin meets some kind of friction, this can be most commonly between your legs, but also under the arms, around bra straps/wire and nipples. The outer layer of the skin is rubbed and becomes red and irritated. It can be skin on skin or skin against a fabric.
The repetitive movement of running and the exercise-induced sweat, make chafing a common occurrence whilst running. Continue reading “7 ways to avoid chafing when running”
Checking in – August 2018
This was going to be a post about motivation and races. This was brought on by missing another run following one to many beers on Saturday night. It was a good night, well-spent outside in a courtyard with family and friends in Poland. A good time was had by all. The late finish, sleeping in and headache put pay to the Sunday morning run. Continue reading “Checking in – August 2018”