Category Archives: Marathons

Hellstone Marathon

Posted on May 6, 2019 by shazruns

Yesterday I headed East to Dorset to partake in The Hellstone Marathon. This was a bit of a last minute entry for me, ideally I wanted to do the half but this was sadly sold out so I thought what … Continue reading →

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Scott Snowdonia Trail Marathon

Posted on July 19, 2018 by shazruns

Wow, just wow! That was an incredible experience. After two lovely days travelling in Wales with hubby it was time for the main event. As normal at the start I checked out the other runners and my they were an … Continue reading →

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Catch up

Posted on July 8, 2018 by shazruns

Grab a cup of tea and a large packet of digestives this is a catch up post as I seem to have been missing in action for the whole of June! Where did that month go? I might not have … Continue reading →

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Too Much

Posted on May 31, 2018 by shazruns

I have a tendency to try and do everything, after all why not cram everyday full and run around like a headless chicken? I come by this tendency honestly from female relic but now am at an age (maybe growing … Continue reading →

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Road trip planned

Posted on April 15, 2018 by shazruns

Recently I wrote about needing a focus (here in case you missed that exciting post). In 2017 I had 100k run as a focus, in 2016 it was VLM and my first Ultra. 2018 I have been aimless and running … Continue reading →

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The best thing after long run?

Posted on October 29, 2017 by shazruns

Is it when you get a PB Is it the lovely achy tired feeling Is it the guilt free cake consumption  Is it the new bling or tshirt Is it post run healthy glow Is it the sense of achievement  … Continue reading →

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Salcombe Coastal Marathon-sort of

Posted on October 22, 2017 by shazruns

This week in the run up to the booked in marathon, I was full of doubts. I had not run since Saltmarsh75 (two weeks) and was wondering if I could remember how, irrational? yes maybe but factual. Maybe entering a … Continue reading →

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Struck Down

Posted on October 17, 2017 by shazruns

Yes dear reader, since Saltmarsh75 I’ve been struck down by a strange affliction that can only be the lesser known “nodesiretorunitus”. The symptoms are Feeling no desire to run! Finding feeble excuses not to run which have included-it’s too windy … Continue reading →

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Joining up the dots

Posted on April 16, 2017 by shazruns

Thursday was the last day of my Easter holidays. Granted I don’t go back to work till Tuesday, but hubby off Friday through Tuesday so this in my mind was my last day of freedom. The Teenager was given notice that … Continue reading →

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Public Service Announcement 

Posted on April 13, 2017 by shazruns

It is possible to run 26 miles with your knickers on back to front, without any adverse effects. I’m thinking this might be the way forward! You are welcome!

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