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Officially kicking off my St Columba’s Hospice charity fundraising effort

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Shaun

This weekend I kick start my training towards the Amsterdam Marathon buoyed by the prospect of maybe doing a little good. I have adopted St Columba’s Hospice charity for my fundraising efforts as a thank you for the help they … Continue reading →

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How one colleague is inspiring marathon madness

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Shaun

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

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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Welcome To The Sweat Room

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Shaun

I’m a bit of a lone dog really. I’ve never been much of a one for clubs or groups and am quite content to do my own thing. I’ll frustrate people by going AWOL, wandering around town or having a … Continue reading →

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When Iain got a Swedish massage from Paul the Trainer

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Shaun

Paul the Trainer is a multi-talented chap. He’s also got a wicked sense of humour, which is why we had no doubts we were in for a night of heavy running just two days before he 10k. We turned up … Continue reading →

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Making sure Edinburgh 10k was no video nasty

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Shaun

So 24-hours on from the Edinburgh 10k and already it seems an age away, the high from completing it replaced by a desire to do something new. The expectation, anticipation and dare I say fear these past weeks has truly … Continue reading →

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Sunday (personal) best

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Shaun

Running is my new favourite thing. Each stride, drop of sweat, ache and pain worth it for an hour or so to do nothing but focus on the goal, and for a time forget everything else. Love it. Listen! Bookmark … Continue reading →

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The dog ate my trainers?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Two Fat Laddies

It’s sometimes easier to magic-up an excuse than go for a run and boy am I guilty of that! I managed to ‘run’ a marathon last year but that was only because I happened to find myself at the start … Continue reading →

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Iain’s Week 8 Weigh-in

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Iain

Last week was a long one. It was pretty much Friday before I saw the kids what with one thing and another. But it was great too. Both Shaun and I did something I never in a million years thought … Continue reading →

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