Tag Archives: running
Challenge 19: COMPLETE!
One of the great things that this project has reminded me, is that life isn’t perfect – it doesn’t always go the way you planned. But the thing to remember it’s not about focusing on the negative, it’s the way … Continue reading
Challenge 18: COMPLETE !
Having never been a drug addict, what I’m about to proclaim is only an assumption, but feel that it’s a pretty good comparison. I imagine people don’t start taking hardcore class A drugs on their first dabble. They start off … Continue reading
Getting involved!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – for someone with my sporting past to not only be running multiple marathons in the space of just 6 months, but to be encouraging (or inspiring if you will) other … Continue reading
Challenge 17: COMPLETE!
After deciding that it wasn’t logistically possible to do the coast to coast walk, I was of course gutted, but for the first time in a long time took the sensible approach rather than being stubborn (shocking I know). However, … Continue reading
Olympic sized presents!
During a gruelling day at work, it was great to come back to my desk, and be greeted with such a cool present from Isis: the Lego version of me next month, carrying the London 2012 Olympic Torch, as it … Continue reading
Challenge 16: COMPLETE!
I’m extremely pleased to announce that I have successfully ticked off another one of the 21 challenges I set myself but 16 months ago. The Greater Manchester Marathon was chosen for its 26.2 miles of endurance, but mainly because I … Continue reading
Challenge Nine: COMPLETE (finally)
After a rather disappointing delay since fracturing my leg the first time round, I’m extremely pleased and proud to say that challenge 9 (Hell Runner) is finally complete. I know that some people think that failure is not an option, … Continue reading
HELL RUNNER is back
Saturday 11th February sees the return of Hell Runner & my chance to finally complete challenge 9. It is going to be tougher and MUCH colder than before, but this little challenger is ready for it. Bring it HELL, bring … Continue reading
Wow. To be honest I’m still in a state of shock. Not that I’ve completed another challenge, as I’ve 12 under my belt now, but that I’ve completed the Dubai marathon; 26.2 miles in Middle Eastern heat. As my debut … Continue reading
Less than 12 hours until toughest challenge yet
So with less than 12 hours until I set out to run my first road marathon (hoping the Christmas tread mill marathon will stand me in good stead), the nerves are definitely starting to kick in. Bizarrely, while I’m going … Continue reading
Help for Heroes [21:21] Challenge 