Monthly Archives: February 2012

Legging it is sheer class for marathon training

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Shaun

Men in tights are, in general, unlikely to be deemed a good thing. The professional ballet dancer a notable exception perhaps, but even then it’s something of a stretch. Robin Hood and his Merry Men might have tried to make … Continue reading →

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The 3am Club

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Shaun

The streets where I live are deathly quiet in the hour between 3am and 4am on a weekday, save the odd passing gritter or lorry hauling it’s cargo towards the motorway. It is a stillness to life which, when enveloped … Continue reading →

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A9

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Iain

As I came away from the ward and headed back to the car for the drive home down the A9 from Inverness to Edinburgh the tears welled up. I didn’t want to cry in front of my mum, because it … Continue reading →

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Dear Gym, can you please fix it for me …?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Shaun

It’s been three long weeks now since I’ve tried any running. Worse, it’s three weeks since I’ve done any exercise at all. Frustration is creeping in that having only just managed to get into something of a routine I find … Continue reading →

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