GTPS is a pain in the arse. That’s been my experience over the past two years. But what is it, how does it happen and what’s the cure?
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Project 20 – parkrun PB – small stones
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” So says Confucius. It doesn’t matter how big the task, it’s possible to […]
Continue readingWhy am I getting slower?
When I wasn’t getting slower Back in 2019 I hit two PBs. One I’m happy with, the other I’m determined to beat. The latter is […]
Continue readingThe Long Run
How long is long? In the film of the same name, friendly simpleton Forrest Gump ran for three years, two months and 14 days. He […]
Continue readingThe importance of recovery
Stop that, right now Don’t do it. Don’t go for a run. That’s right, you heard me. Take those shoes off, pop on your lounging […]
Continue readingRunning for weight loss
Can running help with weight loss? As always there’s a simple answer, followed by a complex one. The simple answer is – yes. Running can […]
Continue readingGetting children into running
Early potential My daughter is an occasionally enthusiastic runner. Her flickers of interest are backed by natural aptitude. With support and direction, she could be […]
Continue readingHow to survive the Great Garmin Connect Outage of 2020
What’s the problem? On the 24th of July 2020, social media was mobbed with “is anyone else having problems uploading to Garmin Connect?” Days later, […]
Continue readingHow long should running shoes last?
Impossible questions There are many impossible-to-answer running questions. “Which trainers should I buy?” is among the most common. This is closely followed by “how long […]
Continue readingMind over Matter
Brain Power Running isn’t a physical activity. It’s a mental activity that you do physically. Sure, other parts of your body are involved, but your […]
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