Category Archives: Milton Keynes Marathon

Milton Keynes Marathon (or 26.2 mile monsoon run)

The Good The marshalls The supporters Carla and Alma for braving the elements Meeting Nicky and running the last three miles with her (how can anyone look that immaculate after 20 plus miles?) Making the decision not to run with Mr … Continue reading

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Would it be possible….

to run 26.2 miles in :-  and carrying  maybe not possible but might well be necessary! Looking forward to obtaining feet like this:- (!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

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It’s all gone pear shape!

No not my figure though that is only a matter of time with carb loading currently in place, no life this week has not gone ideally. Wednesday ran hard with RB (note to self don’t agree to a run until … Continue reading

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Decision made

Eight years ago I started this running malarky, a year in I decided to mark a significant birthday with running the FLM. Whilst training for it I used this technology to measure my training runs:- I am sure it was … Continue reading

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Not long now

This arrived Friday Shortly after this arrived Good luck to Alma and Louise for tomorrow

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Eggscellent

This morning Madam and I headed in to London to get the tail end of The Big Egg Hunt. I have enjoyed reading about Zoe’s egg hunting expeditions and had planned a little hunt for ourselves, however when I heard … Continue reading

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Adapted training

I am fortunate to work term time, so this has meant a week off with Madam with one to go and we love it. We have kept busy with a belated party for madam, shopping, and for me spring cleaning! The training … Continue reading

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Toe trouble and time to taper

Saturday I ran 20.91 miles it should have been 21 miles, I am hoping the shortfall of .09 miles will not make a difference! RB joined me for 15 of those miles and I was very grateful for her company. The last … Continue reading

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Its been a funny week

Sunday-I took my reluctant tired sore legs for a run, limping slightly due to sore toes Monday-I brought Mr Garmin back to life by washing him, can only assume his buttons were clogged by sweat-nice! Tuesday-One of my toes went … Continue reading

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Running Buddy’s First Half

Today was my running buddy’s big day. Today was the day of the Brentwood half marathon. Rumour has it that she has not been fun to live with this week, fretting about the race, the weather and at times threatening not … Continue reading

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