Injured and Out For The Season!
I know that when we hear the word ‘injury’ these days, we might think about a footballer rolling around on the floor seemingly writing in agony because a light breeze blew up his shorts, but for runners, especially those seeking to push themselves, injuries may be...
read moreThe Things That Annoy Me About Running
Been away for a couple of weeks from this hobby blog of mine, and what better way to launch back into it than with a list of the things that annoy me the most when I run, eh? A quick update then.... The last week I ran just over 73 miles and that is a lot for me. My...
read moreShorts Psychology – Yes, Shorts psychology – The Debate Rumbles On Fanatically Here
Yes, you read the title correctly. No, I didn’t mean to write ‘sports psychology.’ This is one of those blog entries that is incredibly important and one of which I have invested a huge amount of time, effort and research into. It has been discussed in a wide number...
read moreGetting Back To Being Fat Adapted After Yellow Food Lapse!
What exactly is this that I am holding up in this photo then? I’ll tell you. It is a ketone urine test. It will help me indicate if there are ketones in my urine and to what level. This in turn will tell me if I am burning fat for my energy or carbs. The more purple...
read moreIn The Name Of Running Excellence, I had The Most Pretentious Breakfast In History
That blog title today makes a big claim, isn’t it? That title is fit to burst with expectation and promise… So let me just release some air from it: - It only seems pretentious when I say it out loud. - In history refers to my own personal history, though I have been...
read moreReflecting On 2015’s Running and My Running Goals for 2016
Welcome to 2016, running buddies! I have not written on this blog for a couple of months for a couple of reasons: 1. I have needed plenty of R&R after a big year of running for me. I felt I had little to say or add while I was not running. I put a bit of weight on as...
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