by Julie

The night before

I’m off to London in the morning for a half marathon on Sunday. It’s my first flight in years, post Covid, post everything that’s happened. So I think I have everything I need: just need to get through the horrendous queue for security in Dublin airport. I will relax after that, I hope. Wish me luck and get ready for some London-themed content!
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by Julie

London Landmarks Half Marathon 24 March 2019

It’s been almost two weeks now since the London Landmarks Half Marathon and I have been busy with an assignment so I haven’t had a chance to write up my report. But I have been thinking about it ever since. It was a fantastic event, no doubt about it. The city, the route, the weather, the crowds, the support, the organisation: all were amazing. I was very excited about the whole thing and it was warranted. It was one of the best events I ever participated in. I felt great for most of it. The…
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by Julie

Thank you 2018

I haven’t run in a few weeks; I pulled something in my shoulder and that laid me up but I have also been lazy, and too full of food and drink to run. But I am not beating myself up. Tomorrow is New Years’ Day and I will try and start the new year with a run. I am running a half marathon in London in March and I did up my training plan for that today. So I will be back on the straight and narrow very soon. 2018 was all about the marathon,…
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by Julie

Top five reflections on a half-marathon

I haven't run a step since the half-marathon, between stiffness, travelling and general recovery. I am hoping to get out for a run maybe tomorrow or the weekend and get back into doing normal distances again.  Reflecting on our experience is the key to growth they say, so I wanted to get down on paper (sort of) what I have learnt from the whole experience of training for and running a half-marathon.  As John Cusack/Nick Hornby would say here are my top five reflections: 1. Strengthen your core! I think this is my top tip…
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