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I’m not one for the whole Resolutions thing. While the idea of flicking a switch on 1st January and creating a new and improved me may be appealing, I’ve done that and failed too many times to believe in big goals and instant changes.
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from more than five years of Chi Running is the power of incremental change.
Running London can be a daunting prospect, especially if it’s your first attempt at 26.2 miles. Here’s Lynsey Williams’ inspiring story of her journey to a Chi marathon…
Running club members encourage each other to enter the London Marathon ballot on the off chance they might be lucky enough to get a place.
Why do we find it so hard to walk away from a race, even when we know it’s the right decision?
On Saturday afternoon, my mind was made up. I wouldn’t run. I hadn’t given my ankles a proper chance to heal since turning them over. Running wouldn’t help them recover any quicker and could do damage. It just wasn’t worth the risk. Decision made.
It’s April. The evening’s are light again. Blossom’s bursting out everywhere. And so is spring marathon fever.
Still a couple of weeks to go until London. This weekend it’s the turn of Brighton. And Paris. And….Taunton.
My twitter feed’s full of fear and anticipation, in equal measure. Taper craziness is in the air.
Sometimes you need to take a step back with training.
For anyone who followed my mini-adventure on the West Deane Way ultra last year, you’ll know that I turned my ankle over a few weeks before the event. It caused me some bother on the day, although we made it round and there didn’t seem to be any lasting damage.
