What challenging times we’re in for sure. As the uncertainty of where we will all be in the next few weeks/months is a daunting thought. With no races in the distant future, my self-set challenge of completing 20 10k races in 2020 seems like a drop in the ocean in comparison to what has materialised [...]
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Running, Rocking and a Romantic day!
I start off with a short run on the morning of February 14th. What makes this unique is that not only was it ran on a busy romantic St. Valentines Day, but was a pre breakfast run. I had planned a nice surprise for my partner to attend a lovely dinner at a golf hotel [...]
2019, it’s good to be back…
Has it really been over a year since my last blog? Yeah, back in October 2018 I recaptured some fantastic highlights of what that year was all about. Was this year so different? I would definitely say so. Loads has happened in my running life and although I've not been as active with a structured [...]
A Tale of Three Half’s 🏃♂️💨
With the sun shining and cold Scottish air starting to lift off the top of the hills, registration complete and number pinned on the T-shirt, it was time to get changed and join my fellow runners for a warm up. I've done this routine loads of times, so why should this be any different? I [...]
Great Scottish Run, family and charity.
Great Scottish Run weekend and this always holds a unique place in my heart as it's the first run I took part in following recovery and is always a fantastic turn out, especially seeing the professional athletes and charity runners achieving great results. Friday was a gentle jog covering half the distance of the 10k [...]
Reading, Running and Lau-Land at the Edinburgh Festival.
Hey, where's the Scottish summer went? Following on from the book festival and feeling inspired to put pen to paper and finally getting round to preparing my autobiography, no time like the present to get started. These past few weeks have been great with getting back to the local ParkRun and training with the club, [...]
Running Locations, Gigs and Cake!
Pictures tell a fantastic story. A particular different blog this time with the focus on the last few weeks' holiday and training being portrayed through photography. From training in Ayrshire, East Lothian, Scarborough and St. Andrews to relaxing in some fantastic locations. Drinking lovely coffee, eating fabulous cake and enjoying some great chocolates from Bonnets [...]
Music, Running and Achievement…whats not to like about it?
Been a while since my last post and what a few weeks we've all had. From various running events to getting back into the training regime. Was great to see a brilliant singer/songwriter once again who's music always resonates with my own running journey. Kris Drever I first herd of this Scottish folk singer last [...]
Killearn, RoonTheToon and June 2013
Good morning all and the sun is still shining here in sunny Scotland 🏴 A mixed few weeks with the very sad news of the passing of Mr. Kenny Marr. He was a loving father and grandfather who will be sadly missed from everyone who knew him. He was also an avid supporter of Heart [...]
London Marathon, ParkRun and Ayrshire 5k Championships.
Good day everyone, how many runners have the VLM blues? What a phenomenal race we had at London and a magnificent performance by all who braved the conditions, from elite runners to those completing their first marathon for worthy causes. London Marathon and me My experience of VLM was out of this world. Every runner [...]
Ayrshire Runner 