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Tina Watson
Aug 30, 20212 min read
Marathon Training: Week Three
Going well then Tina? Other than running with the running club, amounting to a whole 5.8 miles over two runs - I have not run. My hip is...
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Tina Watson
Aug 22, 20212 min read
Marathon Training Week Two
Sunday evening, sitting in the garden, eating ice cream. Not even as a reward for today's long run. That's because there was no long...
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Tina Watson
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Week One Marathon Training (Part Two)
I had totally forgotten that I had embarked on Marathon training back in December 2020 and even wrote a post - (how do you forget that?)...
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Tina Watson
Aug 9, 20213 min read
Fitness Tracker - Friend or Foe?
I know that walking is supposed to be good for me - everyone says so and I really enjoy it. I, like many of you, have my fitness tracker...
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Tina Watson
Feb 21, 20213 min read
Running Off-Road
The cold-snap is over - all cheer. The rain has come - all cheer?? Well, it is better than frost and biting winds - right? Sunday is my...
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Tina Watson
Feb 16, 20214 min read
Tips For Running in the Cold
Me this morning - running uphill into a headwind, then being pounded by driving rain and soaked by a passing car, can you relate? Ok, I...
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Tina Watson
Jan 31, 20214 min read
Returning to Running after COVID-19
Disclaimer: This post does not serve in any way as medical advice. If you have had Covid-19, please speak with your GP if concerned about...
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Tina Watson
Jan 24, 20212 min read
Beginners: The top 3 reasons you should incorporate strength training into your running programme.
As a runner, you can be forgiven for thinking that your workouts should all be running - right? It’s not quite that simple. You can help...
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Tina Watson
Jan 17, 20212 min read
Should you stretch before heading out on a run?
Another short post covering topics for New Runners. As a new runner, you may think you have to "stretch out" before you embark on your...
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