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Edinburgh and the why of marathons

Questioning why, and finding out why - getting through the doubts and understanding the essence of marathons.

Posted on December 22, 2018

The Barkley marathons film review

The first thing to say about this film is that it's very funny. There's plenty of dark, sadistic yet twinkling gallows humour. The star of the show is Lazarus Lane, race co-founder and a master of comic timing

Posted on January 9, 2018

Running raincoats

Enough of the philosophy, show me the gear! Learning the difference between water resistant and waterproof

Posted on November 24, 2017

I'm running in the rain

Just running in the rain... let's not pretend it's easy getting out of the house when it's raining. But if you do, the rewards are all yours

Posted on September 27, 2017

Farewell and adieu to you fair Nimbus trainees

The asics Nimbus 16 were my first pair of 'proper' running shoes. I liked them so much I bought two pairs

Posted on July 25, 2017