Category Archives: Running

Chorlton-cum-Hardy

Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburb about 10-15 minutes out of Manchester’s central city.  It has this amazing park called Chorlton (or Ivy) Green which links Chorlton to Didsbury and Sale.  There are loads of waterways, and paths to run, cycle or

Chorlton-cum-Hardy

Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburb about 10-15 minutes out of Manchester’s central city.  It has this amazing park called Chorlton (or Ivy) Green which links Chorlton to Didsbury and Sale.  There are loads of waterways, and paths to run, cycle or

Back on two wheels

Since I have been focusing on running I’ve barely ridden my bike.  Often only once a week for the last two months, aside from fixie commuting.  Each week I’ve noticed a gradual reduction in cycling fitness, and my average heart

Back on two wheels

Since I have been focusing on running I’ve barely ridden my bike.  Often only once a week for the last two months, aside from fixie commuting.  Each week I’ve noticed a gradual reduction in cycling fitness, and my average heart

Mission accomplished

For 4-months I’ve been pounding the pavement training for the Onehunga Half Marathon.  Injury put woe to the Half, but I continued on training for the 10k event instead.  My goal was 55:00 or an average of 5:30min/km.  It was

Mission accomplished

For 4-months I’ve been pounding the pavement training for the Onehunga Half Marathon.  Injury put woe to the Half, but I continued on training for the 10k event instead.  My goal was 55:00 or an average of 5:30min/km.  It was

Woe to Gazelle week 9

Forcing my body into awkward positions and re-training my posture like a kid about to be smacked has paid dividends. No more calf pain, and I’m back into my stride with 3 runs a week. Phew. I have only 6

Woe to Gazelle week 9

Forcing my body into awkward positions and re-training my posture like a kid about to be smacked has paid dividends. No more calf pain, and I’m back into my stride with 3 runs a week. Phew. I have only 6