March 2011 – Runningowl's trials & tribulations of life & running

Inspired by Dean Kanazes, The Trunce #1 & SY 5mile Road league fixture 1

“Struggling and suffering are the essence of a life worth living. If you’re not pushing yourself beyond the comfort zone, if you’re not demanding more from yourself… Read more “Inspired by Dean Kanazes, The Trunce #1 & SY 5mile Road league fixture 1”

‘We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon.’ Emil… Read more “Racing fellow runners, A strong hilly Club run & trying the Concord Parkrun”

“Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do Attitude determines how well you do it.”– Lou Holtz 8week 3days till The White… Read more “Recovery run, speeding thru the woods & Long,Slow,Tired Cycling”

Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion… Read more “South Yorkshire Half Marathon. First real test”

”Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. Give your dreams all you’ve got and you’ll be amazed… Read more “Weight loss, heavy miles & jogging a speed session”

”I have to change a lot of things before I become a good marathon runner.” Haile Gebrselassie 9Week 6Days till the White Peak Marathon or just 69days… Read more “A Changed Runner?, Trail running & Pacing Tigger”

There are as many reasons for running as there are days in the year, years in my life. But mostly I run because I am an animal… Read more “Running to work, 80% effort & Sunrise trail running”

“Running is a mental sport…and we’re all insane!” – Author unknown 10week 6days till The White Peak Marathon The above quote is, as every runner will say,… Read more “Damflask tempo running, Parkrun PB attempt & walking on sunshine”

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali 11week 3days till the White Peak Marathon The above quote… Read more “Quoting ‘the greatest’, pain free running & a little too far for speed?”