A Mini Training Update & Nike+ Run Club App Review

When I started running in September, my plan was to aim for the London Marathon in May 2020. If you’re familiar with marathons, you’ll know this is probably one of the most popular races in the world, and as such, it’s not the easiest to get an entry to. This year, there were over 200,000 entries, from just about every corner of the globe.

And as you may have guessed, I was not one of the lucky few to get chosen this year. But I’ll keep trying until I get it. Since London is out, we can skip the race, right?

Nope. We’re just going to move it over a few countries to the east. We’ve now turned our sights on Istanbul, for their half marathon, with hopes that maybe Chara can convince them to relinquish a few more spots in the race (it does say to contact them after closing date if you want to run).

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Review: Nike Winflow 5 vs Asics GT 2000

There’s a saying that goes something like, ‘don’t skimp on the things that stay between you and the ground’. I’m not saying it quite right, but the point is, the things that go directly between you and the earth; like shoes, tires, or beds, for example, are not the ones you should cheap out on. So with that being said, finding the right shoes and replacing them regularly is essential.

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What About Bad Runs?


One reality of any sport is that you can’t be 100% perfect, 100% of the time. Some days are a struggle – physically, mentally, or some combination of the two. And running is no exception. Luckily, a bad run doesn’t have to be the end – unless you let it.

As you may have guessed, I recently had a ‘bad run’, and it got me thinking about why we classify our runs as ‘bad’, and what we can do about it. After all, having the ability and desire to run (no matter the pace), is not something that we should take for granted. And when the desire is lacking, our capacity alone often has to take the spotlight.

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It’s Bright and It’s Dark (Days 3 + 4)

When I lived in Spain, there were four distinct seasons – which meant for a fair portion of the year I was running in the dark and cold. It meant getting home from my job, immediately changing, and literally running out the front door in an effort to outrun my ‘demotivation’. And most of the time, it worked. I pushed through the depths of the dreary Madrid February – with a seemingly endless supply of icy winds and below freezing days.

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