Category Archives: running

did i mention how much i love running?

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Snippets of a Life

Did I mention how much I love running right now? Oh, I did? More than once? Sorry. Actually, I’m not sorry at all. I’m going to say it again. I love running. I love my running shoes being covered in … Continue reading →

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counting steps

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Snippets of a Life

I am so much enjoying running at the minute. I’ve never been this fit, or this fast, or this consistent. It’s great. I mean, I’m not going to be winning a race any time soon, but there’s a distinct possibility … Continue reading →

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late afternoon light

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Snippets of a Life

Well, there was me saying I didn’t know what to write, and here I am with three posts in two days! Ridiculous woman. Today has been gloriously sunshiney, and, in contrast to yesterday’s in-the-kitchen day, I’ve spent a lot of … Continue reading →

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showing off

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Snippets of a Life

I only made one Christmas present this year – a shiny medal holder for my sister. She has quite an obsession with them, and spent most of the 7 hours of our marathon last year muttering ‘must finish, shiny medal’ … Continue reading →

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this is why i run

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

Well, not this exactly. This is the view from the window when I arrived at the Burbage Bridge car park this morning. Hmm. Normally I run on roads and well-worn paths near the house, but now I’m getting a bit … Continue reading →

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thinking about triathlons

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

It’s Sunday morning, and I’m curled up in my new dressing gown with a cup of tea and a pile of library books about triathlons. Hmm. I spent last weekend with my friends from the online running forum I’m part … Continue reading →

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Running in the rain

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

I lay in bed this morning looking at the sunshine through the skylight, trying to cajole myself into getting up for my five mile run. When i eventually managed it, this is what greeted me outside the front door. Gah! … Continue reading →

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more running, and getting a bit emotional

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

I promise I’ll write about something other than running again soon, I really will. It’s just that it’s been occupying my thoughts (and my legs) lately, and it turns out I have quite a bit to say about it. I … Continue reading →

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woodland running

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

This morning’s run was shrouded in mist. I ran uphill along the road, then across the golf course, following the footprints in the damp grass because I couldn’t see the stile through the grey. The woods were muddy, and there … Continue reading →

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sheffield 10k

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Snippets of a Life

We walked to the start of the race this morning. It was cold and damp, and when we got there the ground was muddy. Pinning race numbers on to t-shirts seemed complicated today – next time we’ll add a practice … Continue reading →

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