Keeping with the 80’s top cheese theme, I couldn’t resist the reference to the fact that I HAVE ONLY ONE MONTH TO GO!!!! Oh crap. Oh crappity crap. This is getting serious now! Before I’ll know it I’ll be on the plane and the final preparations …
Read MoreNot-so-great north run
I was up north at the weekend, which meant two things: rain and hills (I’m sure my friends would offer a third – gravy!) Rain I don’t mind, but I was advised to avoid hills for the moment as they could give my knee problems. …
Read MoreInvincibility
I went to the doctor’s this morning after getting a surprising 9:10 appointment. He examined my knee by prodding and poking around, and after finding that I had very little pain with this, announced although I didn’t have a serious problem, I did have an …
Read MoreSeeking help but staying upbeat
As my knee was feeling much better, I decided I’d try another run tonight. Buoyed by the arrival of my funky new knee support, I was hoping for a pain-free run on the flat, at a slow pace, in the dry. Well, I got the …
Read MoreRunning the risk: drinks, drugs and gambling
Bloody knee. The thing is still hurting after over two weeks, restricting me to only a few pain-filled short attempts at mileage. Pain, aches, clicks – nothing serious it seems but enough of a niggle to know something’s wrong. Hopefully I’m going to see a …
Read MoreKeane to get going again
We’ve signed Robbie Keane! Listening to all the reaction to this transfer, it’s obvious there are two sets of supporters from each club: 1. Why did we let him go? I’m gutted! 2. Why did we sign him? He’s not worth that much! 3. Good …
Read MoreKnees-Up
Well, one knee, actually. I’m currently taking an enforced break in my running again, this time with a niggly pain in my right knee. The damage was definitely done in my fast Saturday run, and it still isn’t healed. I tried a few miles yesterday, …
Read MoreEasy does it
According to my schedule, this week is an easy week for me. According to what I’ve read, these are key to have every four or so weeks, to give your body a bit of a break. My schedule, however, must have a sense of humour, as by …
Read MoreThe Fast and the Furious
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 …
Read MoreOn a downer
Haven’t been able to run for two weeks now. My legs tingled constantly – every minute – for the best part of this time. After starting and really getting into it, it’s been quite depressing knowing after just a few runs my legs are in …
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