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How one colleague is inspiring marathon madness

My decision to attempt my first ever marathon this year is largely down to a work colleague who is quite simply an inspiration. Leading by example, she’ll be out treading the streets at all hours, readying for her own challenges … Continue reading

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Legging it is sheer class for marathon training

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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Climbing up on Calton Hill with Paul the Trainer

Doubtless when this year is done and dusted there will be things I look back on fondly. The camaraderie, the growth in self-confidence, the better fitness, hell…who knows, maybe even the weight loss. But it may take me a while … Continue reading

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Friends, Romans, Countrymen…Lent me your beers

My father-in-law leaves Scotland tomorrow for Sao Paolo to see his son Paul. Paul has lived over in Brazil since he was a nipper and is an admirable mix of Scottish and French blood living in a South American country. … Continue reading

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The Santa Dash

So. We made it then. Both Shaun and I have completed our first 5k together as The Two Fat Laddies. The times weren’t great (36 minutes and 38 minutes), and I was overtaken by a woman with a Labrador dog … Continue reading

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First Challenge Done And Dusted

It says a lot about my current condition that I am interpreting the fact I am not currently in a hospital after running/jogging/walking up the Royal Mile today as some kind of Olympic victory. That may sound a tad trite … Continue reading

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