Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Next Big Thing

Posted on October 26, 2011 by redwinerunner

So as of this week it is four weeks until my next goal; the Fraserburgh Half Marathon. Known locally as the ‘Broch’, Fraserburgh is a small town about 40 miles North of Aberdeen, stuck WELL out in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Birthdays and new PBs

Posted on October 24, 2011 by redwinerunner

This week I had a birthday! That’s right, on Wednesday I clocked up another year of adulthood and have progressed to the ripe old age of somewhere between 20 and 30. That’s all you’re getting; a real lady never discloses … Continue reading →

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Decision: Made

Posted on October 17, 2011 by redwinerunner

I knew that at either some point during my run on Saturday or perhaps before or after it, my true feelings on whether I really wanted to run the GO33 Ultra or not would emerge. I had gone out for … Continue reading →

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To Ogle or not to Ogle?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by redwinerunner

That, my friends; is the question. Well I’m fresh back from my follow up appointment at the physiotherapist who is happy with the way my ITBs feel and happy for me to start running again. She recommended a short run … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath

Posted on October 8, 2011 by redwinerunner

Six days post-marathon and I’m still happily basking in the glow of achievement. I finished a marathon! I’m glad to be able to report that 6 days post-race I’ve returned to more-or-less perfect health. Monday and Tuesday were very sore … Continue reading →

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RACE REPORT: Loch Ness Marathon 2011

Posted on October 4, 2011 by redwinerunner

5 hrs 12 mins 2 secs 2059th place, 336th in age group Badger and I left Aberdeen for Inverness late on Saturday morning after the rugby was over and made it to our B+B by 2.30pm. We got ourselves set … Continue reading →

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The Blood, the Sweat, the Tears

Posted on October 3, 2011 by redwinerunner

  The marathon will never take more than you can give, but in return you must give it yourall as it demands nothing less. Exactly 24 hours ago, at 10.10am I crossed the starting line at Fort Augustus with 4000other … Continue reading →

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