Early stages I am hit by the scene that waits for me as I turn the corner and make my way up the first part of the bridge slope. Manhattan appears in the distance against a mainly blue sky, beckoning us to reach it. The struts and cables of the bridge climb high above us [...]

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After my run today, I learned a valuable lesson: know when to push it and when not to push it. I had a good week, following the schedule and having a stong, fast six miles on Wednesday and a short three the next day, both on treadmill. I was feeling good, with few aches and [...]

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Six miles on my treadmill yesterday, and I felt good. Today…not quite so good! My calves have been tight all day but decided to give them a test for a three miles run. I’ve been wearing my leg compression sleeves from just after returning from my shin splints injuries, and they’ve really done the trick. [...]

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Ran for about 15 minutes, just over a mile, on the treadmill. Condition Before: Calves a bit tight, but felt I could run for maybe 20-30 mins. Condition After: Got cramp in left foot, which affected left leg, so didn’t push it and stopped. Felt fine cardio-vascular-wise, but didn’t want to damage leg. Ran whilst [...]

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Only did a mile outside tonight, but my calves now feel very tight. Beginning to wonder how out of shape my legs are! Need to get them in condition otherwise going to have problems. Good pace (< 10 minute mile) but nowhere near as comfortable as I’d like. Condition Before: OK, quads had recovered. Condition After: [...]

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After spending all that money on my new gear, I couldn’t wait to try it all out! So with my sparkling new bouncy trainers, high-tech shorts and top, fancy silver socks, and the Nike+ strapped to my wrist I set out on the paths down the road for my first proper training session. I ended [...]

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