I have recently completed the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London. It's not the first one I have run. I have done 5 halfs and one full marathon. My recent half marathon experience may help you to understand some aspects of what can happen for golfers! Leading up to the half marathon I hadn't done …
The few inches between the ears
Sunday was a great day of sport. Watching football and the Carling cup final and also watching the World Matchplay golf. Fortunately I did go for a run this morning just to make sure I didn't spend all day on the sofa! When I went running it always amazes how mental strength plays such a …
Progress report
I have just been reading one of my previous posts about how I wanted to keep going with the whole fitness thing after the marathon. Well I can report good news! I am still running on a regular basis. My average run distance is about 4 miles and the longer runs at the moment will …
Marathon Man
So the 17th April 2011 was a big day for me. I ticked off an ambition that has been on my list since I was about 12. I ran the London Marathon and have the medal to prove it. In many ways it was an awesome day, one that I wont forget for a while, …
Custom fitted trainers
Some of you may know that I'm running the London marathon in a few weeks and so have been pounding the pavement. I ran the Reading half marathon, which was good fun and afterwards my body did feel a little bit battered. On Sunday I ran 23 miles and my body felt completely shattered!!! I …
