Category Archives: Running

I’ve done it!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by marathonnicki

Woohoo! Slower than I’d hoped because it was so hot but I’ve done it! Proper post to follow tomorrow, including a photo of the medal, but for now: Thank you again to everyone who supported me, cheered me on, looked … Continue reading →

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4 days to go…

Posted on April 13, 2011 by marathonnicki

You know the walking-to-the-dance-floor dance made famous by Peter Kay? I suddenly realised the other day that my running style more than slightly resembles it; a kind of self-conscious shamble, not quite following any rhythm or showing any style, but … Continue reading →

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This time next week it will all be over…

Posted on April 10, 2011 by marathonnicki

Dear Weather God, please will you make it a bit cooler and cloudier next Sunday? If you could add a breeze that is always coming from behind whichever direction I’m running in, maybe more of a powerful wind to help … Continue reading →

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10 days to go

Posted on April 7, 2011 by marathonnicki

I’d say I’m about 1/4 excited and 3/4 scared! How can The Marathon (cue ominous music) be so soon? I’m into the taper phase now, which means I’ve hit the peak of my training and the next long run will … Continue reading →

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Why am I doing this?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by marathonnicki

Okay, please can someone remind me again why I’m signed up for an event where they have to put info like this in the official magazine: Lovely… On a much nicer note, my fantastic sister-in-law who lives in Dubai is … Continue reading →

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Beautiful day

Posted on March 27, 2011 by marathonnicki

Wasn’t the weather amazing today? I did my long run before lunch and set off wearing my fleece jacket…well that stayed on for about 5 minutes then spent the rest of the time tied round my waist! It was my … Continue reading →

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Why 26.2 miles?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by marathonnicki

So then, why is the marathon 26.2 miles? Or ‘26.2 gruelling miles’ as almost everything I read about the London marathon puts it. Gruelling – not a word I like the sound of. Scenic, yes. Awe-inspiring, yes. Beautiful, yes. Downhill, … Continue reading →

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Progress update

Posted on March 15, 2011 by marathonnicki

Firstly, knee injury… Well it all seems to be good – my knee now bends and I can walk up stairs normallyish, so I’m feeling good. I still feel a bit like Bambi when he first tries to stand whenever … Continue reading →

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Epiphany

Posted on March 11, 2011 by marathonnicki

Well. I’m there. I’ve reached a state of calm about The Marathon. I have no idea how long it will last, but my anxiety finally peaked  and then fell away so now I even have moments of looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Summary

Posted on March 7, 2011 by marathonnicki

Here are some stats for you from my long run at the weekend: Number of times I laughed aloud while running along listening to a Miranda Hart audiobook: at least 10 Number of endorphins experienced: none Number of runners who … Continue reading →

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