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And so it begins… again!!

I feel like I’ve been here before… It’s five months until this year’s Bupa London 10,000, and we’ve gone from a team of five colleagues running the race, to 25! That’s right, we’ve roped in another 20 people from Bupa’s … Continue reading

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Trainer conundrum

How is it that a pair of trainers I have worn loads of times suddenly change and it feels like someone’s slipped sandpaper in your sock? I was going well at 2.5K in 20 minutes – not earth-shattering but OK … Continue reading

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My quick jog round the block

I like the odd jog round the block every now and then – just to convince myself I’m vaguely fit.  But running six miles without stopping?!  It doesn’t seem desperately likely at the moment. After the terrible realisation a few … Continue reading

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Eek – only 4 weeks to go!

December 2010 - I’ve been badgering my colleagues to take the plunge and sign up to take part in one of Bupa’s runs with me. Six people have said yes, and we’re all looking forward to kicking off our training. But not just yet, cos … Continue reading

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So it begins…

First week of proper training started with the exercise bikes and cross trainers and ended with using the treadmill – so some progress.  As they said about soccer player David Ginola (look him up)  I’m “carrying a bit of timber … Continue reading

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