Monthly Archives: September 2011

Loch Ness Marathon – The Final Preparations

Posted on September 30, 2011 by redwinerunner

So it’s Friday the 29th of September which means there is now less than 48 hours until the start of the 2011 Loch Ness Marathon. My final runs have been completed and the next time I’ll be lacing up my … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Loch Ness – 1 week to go…

Posted on September 25, 2011 by redwinerunner

This is the last training update of this training cycle! Missed a week? Here’s the rest… 8 weeks to go7 weeks to go6 weeks to go5 weeks to go4 weeks to go3 weeks to go2 weeks to go Training Scheduled: … Continue reading →

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What matters is inside

Posted on September 21, 2011 by redwinerunner

I was sitting down on the couch the other night with Badger in one of those rare moments where we are both not doing anything, watching anything, playing anything, eating anything…and were just talking. “You know” I said “I still … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Loch Ness–2 weeks to go

Posted on September 19, 2011 by redwinerunner

My goodness, I can’t even believe I’m typing that post title – 2 weeks to go?! and you know what it’s not even that – I’m writing this on Monday night so it’s actually THIRTEEN DAYS. In two weeks’ time, … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Loch Ness: 3 Weeks to go

Posted on September 12, 2011 by redwinerunner

Training scheduled week beginning 5th September 2011 Monday – Rest Tuesday – 6 miles Wednesday – Weights Thursday – 8 miles Friday – 5 miles Saturday – Rest Sunday – 22 miles ————— Monday – I was feeling in good … Continue reading →

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RACE REPORT – Great Scottish Run Half Marathon 2011

Posted on September 5, 2011 by redwinerunner

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon 4th September 2011, Glasgow 2hrs 15min 4sec, 6256th out of 8473 finishers I had been anticipating this race for quite some time, and I’m happy to report that it did not disappoint! As mentioned in … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Loch Ness – 4 weeks to go

Posted on September 4, 2011 by redwinerunner

Training scheduled week beginning Monday 29th August: Monday – RestTuesday – 6 milesWednesday – WeightsThursday – 10 milesFriday – 5 milesSaturday – RestSunday – Great Scottish Run – 13.1miles —- Training completed: Monday – Travelling back from Bradford – a … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Great Scottish Run

Posted on September 2, 2011 by redwinerunner

This Sunday I will be running my FOURTH half marathon! Can you believe that? I certainly am having some trouble getting my head around it. Back last November I remember nervously completing the online registration form for this race wondering … Continue reading →

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