Training

10 Jul 2016
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Seasons: Spring….and a bit

Sticky Post By On July 10, 2016 With No Comments
Spring has come and gone (apparently) and here in the draughty corridors of Fellicionado Hall we’re having a clear out of some of the old memories from those halcyon days before the rains hit and brought with them, what we…
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26 Apr 2016
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Training: Psychology

Sticky Post By On April 26, 2016 With No Comments
Me and Rupert at Fitz Park (artist's impression)
I’m what I would call a realist. Others would take a look at that realism and in turn refer to me as a pessimist. This to me is ironically funny as that opinion in itself appears to be a pessimistic…
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17 Feb 2016
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Anatomy of a Hawk

Sticky Post By On February 17, 2016 With 4 Comments
Scottish National XC 2014....also muddy
My time in Scotland is drawing inexorably to a close and with it my membership of, without a doubt (and sorry Ambleside – you’ll understand), the best running club I have ever been a part of. Those that know me…
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03 Feb 2016
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Ride like lightning, crash like thunder……..

Sticky Post By On February 3, 2016 With No Comments
......crash like thunder.
You can always rely on those fellas from over the water for a good quote. Found this absolute beauty just now, totally by accident I must add, whilst looking for some Andy Hampsten soundbites. Thought it good to share; the…
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26 Jan 2016
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The Fellicionado ‘Wordsmith’ Awards 2015

Sticky Post By On January 26, 2016 With 2 Comments
We can’t move for books here in Fellicionado Heights. The wife’s doing her nut and wants them gone. I steadfastly refuse and so until she comes round to my way of thinking she’ll be in the garden getting her head…
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24 Dec 2014
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Training

Sticky Post By On December 24, 2014 With 3 Comments
Author selfie. I am a strong, independent woman.
Nothing like a good 4 month lay-off from racing to get you psyched for a touch of training. Especially when in your first race back you get spanked. I’ve joined a new club – Dundee Hawkhill Harriers who seem at…
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